Youth Violence Prevention Network: COVID-19 Resources for Vulnerable Populations

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

YOUTH VIOLENCE

PREVENTION NETWORK

E-NEWSLETTER

SPECIAL EDITION:

COVID-19 Resources for Vulnerable Populations

YVPN is Dedicated to Supporting

ALL Community Members

The Santa Cruz County Youth Violence Prevention Network is committed to the health, safety & well being of ALL youth and families within our communities. We understand that COVID-19 is affecting everyone differently, particularly those in vulnerable situations.

We are sending this newsletter out to provide resources for vulnerable populations, essential workers, small business, and renters. In addition, we are highlighting how you can support Santa Cruz County community members and local organizations. As we are actively learning how to be supportive and responsive during this time, this is an opportunity for all of us to come together and support one another as we navigate

COVID-19.

Do you have an Urgent Question about COVID-19??

2-1-1 is available 24/7 in over 150 languages to support answers to COVID-19 questions and info on resources! Get connected! Get Answers!

Reliable, Current Information Sources:

County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency COVID-19 Updates
United Way of Santa Cruz County: COVID-19 Community Resource Page
County of Santa Cruz Shelter in Place Order (includes FAQ in English/Spanish)
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Info
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Info

In our continued commitment to EQUITY , we are highlighting the inequitable impacts of COVID-19:

Human Rights Watch: US: Address Impacts of Covid-19 on Poor
Time: How the Corona Virus is Exposing Inequality Among America’s Workers
HuffPost: For Asian Americans, there are two pandemics: COVID-19 & Daily Bigotry
Center for American Progress: Coronavirus Compounds Inequality and Endangers Communities of Color

Resources for Vulnerable Populations:

Health Justice Strategies to Combat COVID-19: Protecting Vulnerable Communities During a Pandemic
COVID Community Vulnerability Map
Listos California: Prepare for Public Health Emergencies
California Department of Public Health
Disease prevention Tips in English & Spanish
Undocumented Californians
COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians
Refugees, Asylees, & Immigrants
IRC Northern California: Response to COVID-19
California Immigrant Policy Center: COVID-19 resource guide (resources available in 16+ languages)
Asian Americans
CAA: Report COVID-10 Related Harassment, Discrimination, and Bigotry
Lawyers’ Committee Hotline & 24 hr telephone: 1-844-9-No-HATE or 1-844-9-66-4283.
Santa Cruz County Homeless Population
Homeless Services Information
KSBW: California plans to house homeless in hotels
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline : Staying Safe During COVID-19
Monarch Services: Resources & 24-hour crisis Hotline
KQED: How to Shelter in Place if you Live with Domestic Abuse
Survivors of Crime
Alliance for Safety & Justice: COVID-19 Response
Seniors
Administration for Community Living: Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Diversity Center: Virtual Groups during shelter in place.
People with Disabilities:
Disability Rights California: COVID-19 Information, Response, and Planning
International Disability Alliance: COVID-19 and the disability movement
LGBTQ+ Community
National Center for Transgender Equality: COVID 19 What Trans People Need to Know.
Diversity Center: Ongoing Peer Support Groups for Trans Youth During the Shelter in Place Order
Diversity Center: LGBTQ+ Youth Virtual Meet Ups During the Shelter in Place Order

Resources for Essential Workers, Small Businesses & Renters:

Emergency Childcare for ALL Essential Workers
Employee Rights: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Mercury News: Companies offering free stuff to medical workers during COVID-19
Downtown Santa Cruz: COVID-19 Resources
Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture: COVID-19 resources & webinars for workers & employers
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Santa Cruz County Eviction Moratorium
Community Action Board: Rental Assistance Program

Food bank & Food Pantry Information:

2nd Harvest Food Bank Distribution Schedule
Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds Friday, April 3rd 9:00am-1:00pm
Community Action Board: DRSC Food Distribution
April 7th 2:00-4:00pm
Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes: Pantry Program
Santa Cruz Food Pantries
Santa Cruz County Schools Food Distribution List
For Seniors
Meals on Wheels Client Application
Grey Bears Weekly Bag of Groceries

How you can support community members & local organizations:

Washington Post: How can you help during the coronavirus outbreak
Washington Post: How to support restaurants & small business

Donate to:
Santa Cruz County Health Department: Donate Protective Equipment & Supplies
Santa Cruz County Community Foundation: 3 Ways to Help Santa Cruz County’s Most Vulnerable & COVID-19 Local Response Fund
Volunteer Center Human Race: (organizations may struggle to gain new volunteers, access donated goods, and maintain the in-person connections that are vital to our community’s well-being. The Human Race as a six-week virtual campaign can play a crucial role in helping to counteract some of these challenges)
Domestic Workers Alliance: Coronavirus Care Fund
California Untied Ways COVID-19 Relief Fund
United 4 Youth Fund
United We Respond to support the nonprofit agencies working together to provide programs and services for youth and families- Donate Today!

Coming Up:

***Next week’s newsletter we will be sharing Youth Activities & Resources ***

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YVPN Coordinator

Amanda Gamban

agamban@unitedwaysc.org

Project Thrive Coordinator

Ruben Garcia Jr.

831.465.2211

rgarcia@unitedwaysc.org

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