COVID-19 Testing Information
Governor's Phase Approach for Economic Recovery
Phase 2 Guidance for Businesses
Concerns aplenty about State Budget
Health Updates Specific To COVID-19
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Pierce County Cases (updated daily at 2pm)
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Sprinker Recreation Center is opening for shower use. Mon-Fri from 10:00am to 2:00 pm
Health Information
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Huffington Post - Supporting Health Care Workers
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Well & Good - Is your home disinfected correctly?
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Public Health Approved DIY Sanitizer Recipe
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Bloodworks NW is hosting several pop-up blood donations opportunities
Healthcare
- Special Enrollment for Apple Healthcare
- Health Department Multi-language Info
- CHI Franciscan providing FREE urgent care visits for mild COVID-19 symptoms
- State Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance - COVID-19 FAQ
- Virtual Town Hall: 2020 State of Black Tacoma
- Mary Bridge Children's Hospital COVID-19 page
- Seattle Children's is hosting a series of Facebook live events about parenting in stressful times
- Most insurance carriers are offering free telehealth care see list of providers
Behavioral Health
- The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis
- New POD for service providers - Take the survey
- South Sound 2-1-1 to serve as central coordinating entity
- Elevate Health will partnership with South Sound 2-1-1 to keep provider info updated
- South Sound 2-1-1 with Help Me Grow Pierce County - Support healthy childhood development
- Pierce County / Crisis Lines
- Beacon Health Options (24/7)
- 1-800-576-7764 / TTY 711
- Text HOME to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
- 1-800-273-8255
- The Trevor Project LGBTQ youth (24/7)
- 1-866-488-7386
- Domestic Violence Hotline
- 253-383-2593
- Beacon Health Options (24/7)
- LGBTQ Resources
- Rainbow Center
- 253-383-2318
- Oasis Youth Center
- Pierce County Aids Foundation
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources
- 253-383-2565
- OSPI launched a Behavioral Health resource page
- BE STRONG Families "living the Protective Factors During COVID-19"
- Anxiety Canada - free town hall events abut coping with anxiety
- Kids Mental Health Pierce County - free town hall events to support kids and parents
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network - handouts for kids and parents
- The Pierce County EOC has a subject matter expert on compassion fatigue - webinars facilitated for staff or volunteers by Ivan Tudela
- Service Member or Community member aware of services changes due to COVID-19 go to wa211.org.
- Complete the online form or email 211@uwpc.org
- WA State Behavioral Health COVID-18 Response
- Little Children, Big Challenges has partnered with Sesame Street
- Promoting Positive Patient Experiences While Wearing PPE
- PPE, A Guide for Kids
- Practical Tip for making PPE more approachable
- Becca Makes Buttons Website
- Password: helper
- Free virtual Summer Camp for kids
- Behavioral Health resources from the TPC Health Department
- Resource on Mental Health for First Responders - Criminal Justice Programs
- Resources from Mental Health America
- NAMI - Awareness Events - Mental Health Month
- Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) - contact lauren@onepierce.org
- Talk Saves Lives - Suicide Prevention
- Washington Listens - A Crisis Counseling Program - coming soon
- WA Counselors of Color Network
- Kids Mental Health Training in Spanish
- Webinar: The Well Being Series
- Resources from the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
- The Wellnes Society - Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook in multiple languages
- Webinar Series - The Well-Being Series
- Notice of COVID-19 Fundaing Availability for survivers of Domestic Violence
- Free Developmental Screenings for Children Birth to 3
- 2020 Mental Health Resource List
Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Treatment Services
- Mary Bridge Child Abuse Intervention Dept
- Children's Advocacy Center
- 253-403-1478
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Rebuilding HOPE - Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County (13 yrs old and up)
Child Care
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Supplemental Guidance for Childcare Programs that remain open
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Help Me Grow Pierce County - is providing free diapers and wipes. You can also contact wa211 for resources.
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Coronavirus could lead to better child care if Washington Acts Now
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- Why the child care crisis in the US affects all of us
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Childcare/Education - Seattle tech leaders release guide to help employers support working parents and caregivers
- Role of Play for Children and Adults, During Pandemic
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Report Released: State of Babies
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Commerce Seeks Applications for Child Care Partnership Grants - Applications due July 10
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Pierce County Allocates Cares Act dollars to childcare, Vouchers and Provider Relief - Sign up to be part of the conversation
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Comprehensive guide to affordable childcare through Interest.com
Employment Related
Expenses Support
Faith Community
Financial Related
- Tax Incentives for Donations
- Tacoma-Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness, looking for lender to cash stimulus checks for people experiencing homelessness
- COVID-19 scenarios and benefit
- Unemployment Benefits Explained
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WA State Unemployment has become more flexible
- Measure your financial well-being
- Goodwill Olympics & Rainier Region compiled this list of resources for grants and funding opportunities around Western Washington Region
- Tacoma Mutual Aid Collective
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Chronicle of Philanthropy - Federal Stimulus Bill and non-profits
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National Law Review - changes to charitable contributions, stimulus package
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PSE Crisis Affected Customer Assistance Program - Additional Information
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Upsolve - A government backed 501 (c)(3) that helps low income families file for bankruptcy for free.
Financial Related - Businesses and non-Profits
- City of Tacoma financial resources for business and non-profits
- Senate approves new $470 billion spending package to the Paycheck Protection Program
- If you did not receive funding from the first package, work with a SBA bank, questions contact us
- PayPal is now offering Paycheck Protection Program Loans
- Frequently asked question for businesses
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WA State Department of Commerce Funding Opportunity - Housing the vulnerable grant
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Federal COVID-19 Aid
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Help is Here - COVID-19 Rapid Response Team
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Washington Non-profits will be hosting a free webinar about the rules surrounding PPP, May 21 Register
Food Distribution
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Emergency Food Network: Interactive Map's
- Tacoma Public Schools bus meal delivery map/schedule
- Operating food banks in Pierce County
- Food Bank Finder
- Pierce County Food Delivery Program
- Most current info from the USDA
- Learn more about SNAP
- Food Backpacks for Kids
- Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound - Grab & Go Meal Sites
- Effective 6_8_20, BGCSP is transitiong to the summer schedule
- Meals can be picked up at Lakewood, Henty T Schatz & Bremerton fron noon to 1pm
- Effective 6_8_20, BGCSP is transitiong to the summer schedule
- Key Peninsula Community Services - Seniors only - 60 years or older bagged lunches
- Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition - Apply
- Frank Tobey Jones is buying gift cards to local grocery stores - Click here to help
- USDA extends flexibilities, paves the way for Meals for Kids to continue through the summer
- Pierce County Connected Spotlight: Working together to feed our neighbors
- Pandemic-EBT Emergency School Meals Program
- Interactive Summer Meal Map
Food Support/Systems for Non-Profits
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United Way is hosting 30 min coordination calls for food providers if you want to join, email: shawnp@uwpc.org
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DSHS Receives supplemental funding
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WA State Dept of Agriculture - Bleak view for Food Insecurity
General
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The Mustard Seed Project working to make sure Key Peninsula elderly are being taken care of.
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253-884-9814
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- Crisis begins to hit professional and public sector jobs one considered safe
- Sound Outreach
- Tacoma Pierce County Chamber
- United Way of King County
- King County Public Health
- King County Public Health - Gathering
- United Way World Wide
- Workforce Central
- Washington House Republicans COVID-19 resources
- Center for Urban and Racial Equity resource
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Representative Derek Kilmer - Resource page
- WA State COVID-19 Response
- Governor's Website of Resources
- WA State Department of Commerce released this WIFI hotspot location finder
- How to answer tough questions about the Crisis
- Sound Outreach is launching new webinar series on Credit, Collections and Coaching
- Information about sourcing PPE for your company can be found at Business Health Trust
- Two Local Companies design shirts to Support Tacoma small business and non-profits
- Looking for a safe and creative way to help our community
- Pierce County CARES funding website
- Veterans Employment Rideshare Initiative
- Establishing you value in a volatile job market
- Changes coming to Pierce Transit in May and June
- Community Cards from Kids Program - Contact Chelsea Talbert
- Free Cloth Face Masks - Link to order
- Pierce County Covid-19 Adaptation Grant Program - Reimbursement of Expenses Related to COVID-19 Safety Practices
- The 2020 ALICE report has been issued by United Way
- The Mustard Seed Project is offering free cloth face masks for Key Peninsula Seniors & Caregivers email
- Paid Family & Medical leave Outreach Grants for Pierce County - The Perigree Fund
Now Hiring In Pierce County
School Operation Plans / Meals
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Pierce Transit deploys busses as "Hot Spots" for students
- Schools will remain closed through the end of the school year
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Pierce County Meal Sites Interactive Map
- Tacoma Schools: Breakfast & Lunch Map
- University Place Schools
- Bethel Schools
- Franklin-Pierce Schools
- Peninsula Schools
- Puyallup Schools
- Steilacoom Schools
- Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools
- Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) has TRIO resources for parents of Tacoma, Franklin Pierce, and Bethel Schools
- League of Education Voters
- Graduate Tacoma
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Tech Help Needed for Students - Contact Erika Tucci
- National association of school psychologists on countering COVID-19 stigma and racisim, tips for parents and caregivers
- For Students: The Edge Foundation is offering on to one coaching
- The First Five Years Fund - child advocacy
- Washington School Districts report to state about services they are providing
- OSPI Reopening Washington Schools 2020-2021Workgroup
Shelter & Housing Information
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If there are any organizations in Pierce County providing rental assistance to undocumented people, please contact Jennifer Ammons
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Clients in this situation are unable to qualify for unemployment or stimulus, and unable to pay rent fear being evicted
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Funding Opened - Pierce Co Human Services - Agencies supporting COVID-19 homeless response can apply
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Metropolitan Development Council is having conversations every Monday and are recorded. Recordings can be found at www.mdc-hope.org
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A Way Home Washington - has seen outpouring of concern for young people experiencing homelessness
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St Vincent de Paul has seen an increase in requests for motel stays. Contact for assistance. assistance@svdptacoma.org
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U.S Department of Affairs announced it has expanded support for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness due to the pandemic
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Online conversation with Congressman Kilmer - Cost of Home Conversation
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Altheimer emergency shelter - returned to 24/7 operations
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Targeting Homeless Prevention - June 10 HUD webinar
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HUD to distribute over $6M more for homelessness and homeless prevention in Pierce County
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New shower options for people experiencing homelessness - List
Supportive Services - General
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Tacoma Rescue Mission continues to provide services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Tacoma
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Harvard Business Review - The discomfort you are feeling is grief..
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Olive Crest - Safe Families for Children
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Gig Harbor Senior Center - "Senior Shopping Service"
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Everything feeling heavy - Ted Talk with Laura Va Dernot Lipsky.
Supportive Services - Protecting The Protectors
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UPPC has space for first responder childcare
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Guidelines for Good Practice - Managing Stress in Humanitarian Workers
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CDC - Emergency Reponders - Tips for taking care of yourself
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American Institute of Stress - Compassion-fatigue
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Supplemental Guidance for Childcare Programs that remain open
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How are allocations prioritized - DOH has an outline
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Volunteering
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Volunteering or Donations to Nativity House and Family Housing - Contact Shannon
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Volunteering at Tahoma Indian Center for Donations & Volunteering - Contact Colettea
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National Volunteer Week - If partners want to email "shout outs" email Allison Loft