COVID-19 Community Resources Guide

PHLConnectED

PHLConnectED is the City’s initiative to help K-12 families get access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection. If you would like to learn more about PHLConnectED and find out if you’re eligible, dial 2-1-1 and choose option 1. The hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is available in over 150 languages.

Get more info on PHLConnectED: Download PDF (English) | Download PDF (Spanish)

ALL-IN-ONE COVID-19 Resource Collection

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COVID-19 Information and Updates

City of Philadelphia
List of testing sites in the Philadelphia area (kept up-to-date by the Inquirer)
How to make alternative face masks and shields
The Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus 24/7 Helpline is 1-800-722-7112
State of Pennsylvania
State of New Jersey
State of Delaware
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)

Getting Life Essentials

PA Benefits Center can help with assistance for groceries, prescription drugs, utilities, health insurance, property tax, and more. Call 833-373-5869
Philly renters can find resources here at phillytenant.org
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, Other Benefits
Apply for WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
COVID-19 & Child Care in Pennsylvania (from the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning)
Free meals for students are still available while schools are closed
Area Food Pantries
Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger Free PA can help Pennsylvanians access food resources in their community
Aunt Bertha – Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more
Get Credit/Mortgage/Rent Advice
Report price gouging (email link)
PECO is taking steps to power customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including suspended all service disconnections, reconnecting service for customers who have had service previously disconnected, and offering flexible payment options.
LIHEAP provides assistance for home energy bills for both low-income renters and homeowners
Comcast Internet Essentials – Two months free internet; $9.95/month after that

Educational Resources

Free Library of Philadelphia’s digital resources can be accessed from anywhere
Coursera is offering free courses for high school and college students, free career development courses, and free courses for well being
School District of Philadelphia’s Learning Guides are available for parents and caregivers
The National Constitution Center has set up an Interactive Constitution learning platform

Unemployment Info

Anxiety and Mental Health Resources

Healthy Minds Philly, tools and resources to support and improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Philadelphians, an initiatve of Philadelphia DBHIDS.
Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
The CDC has tips on Managing Anxiety & Stress during the pandemic.
How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
Mental health is incredibly important. If you or anyone you know is in crisis, you can text PA to 741-741

How to Talk to Children About COVID 19

Citizen To-Dos

Fill out the Census Form – Be counted, it’s quick and easy!
Vote by Mail in PA
Vote by Mail in NJ
Vote by Absentee Ballot in Delaware

Ways to Help Others

Philly Mutual Aid – Neighbors Helping Neighbors – This site connects people in need with neighbors who are able to help. Sign up to request or provide help.
Support the Homeless – Donate items or cash via Project HOME
Help the Hungry in Philadelphia
Join the Care Web for Philadelphia’s Disability Community – If you have a disability or are an ally of the disability community, join this care web of mutual aid and interdependence

Fun Things to Do From Home

Note: If you have questions about specific services here at JEVS, please contact the program directly during normal business hours or email us anytime at info@jevs.org.

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