Updates to Events due to Coronavirus

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is committing $10 million to help meet the immediate needs of warriors who are in urgent and significant financial crisis due to the loss of household income caused by the coronavirus pandemic. We are asking able companies and foundations to join the effort to support our nation’s heroes by matching the $10 million commitment.  https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/covid-grant 
 

COVID-19 Response - Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore --The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is carefully monitoring developments regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our community. We will continue to serve our community as effectively as we can for as long as we can. Important updates - https://foodbankonline.org/covid-19/ 
 

Guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on keeping our household finances together. The post is embedded with links to key resources. 

• Find it here: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-yourself-financially-from-impact-of-coronavirus/

• Online Budget Tool: https://www.nfcc.org/resources/planning-tools-and-calculators/monthly-budget-planner/
   

Important Information for Unemployment Insurance - If you have filed an unemployment insurance application (UI), you must then file a weekly claim for each week or you will NOT be paid!  VEC recommends you do this on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday of each week if you remain unemployed and want to be paid for the prior week.  You can complete and submit your weekly UI payment request by calling 1-800-897-5630. You can also find more information by visiting our website at vec.virginia.gov.
 

Virginia Beach Public Schools Extended Closure Food Services Options - See Flyer
 

Portsmouth Public Schools Food Services - COVID 19 - See Flyer

• PPS Update Grab and Go Program​
   

Chesapeake Public Schools Food Services - See Flyer

• Update to Grab and Go Luches for Students
   

As we all navigate this difficult time in dealing with COVID-19, here are some resources and services that can help ease the pain and continue education..

• EveryoneOn www.everyoneon.org is a nonprofit organization can assist families with obtaining Internet equipment resources at a discount if you meet certain income requirements.
   

• Cox Connect2Compete Program https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html: families must meet certain income guidelines to get the $9.95 per month rate
   

• Goodwill Thrift Stores (Microsoft certified devices): https://goodwillvirginia.org/location-finder/ Use the link to search for a local store location and call first to see if that store carries computers. All stores do NOT sell technology devices, but there are many locations on the Southside from which to choose.
   

• Local Pawn Shops https://nationalpawnbrokers.org/member-directory/#!directory/map : use the link to input the zip code to find a local pawn shop where one may purchase low-cost Internet devices (tablets, laptops, computers)
   

• Apartment communities: check with local apartment managers for the availability of business centers or computer rooms on the property.
   

• Don't forget to utilize the distance education programs by your assigned adult & continuing education teachers!
   

• ALL VA CAREER WORKS CENTERS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - See Flyer for Details
   

Childcare Away toll-free Parent Referral line- 1-866-KIDS-TLC or email ksharal@va.childcareaware.org and one of their Referral specialists will assist parents in locating alternative child care options.
 

Unemployment Insurance Information - See Flyer for Details 
 

Grandfamilies as Parents - Resources to Help
 

Tenants and Evictions during COVID-19 Crisis - See Flyers below for details.

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