SPECIAL E-NEWS EDITION: April 13
57 cases reported in Elmhurst as of 4/13/20.
D205 Grab-N-Go Meal Service

To assist students, the Elmhurst School District 205 Food Services Department is offering meal pick-up services during the closure period. District 205 will supply meals for any students under 18. Please follow this link for available location and pick-up times.
The D205 Foundation has launched its Community Response Fund With philanthropic support, this fund will allow the foundation to rapidly deploy flexible resources to Elmhurst schools and community based organizations who are at the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Senior Citizen Resources
The City of Elmhurst has compiled the following list of resources for senior citizens , including senior shopping hours at grocery stores and pharmacies, details about food banks, and contact information for local organizations that are focused on providing senior assistance. If senior citizen information does not apply to you directly, we are hoping residents will share this information with senior citizens they know.
I AM EXPERIENCING ANXIETY AND FEAR. WHERE CAN I SEAK HELP?

Anxiety, stress and fear are common mental health issues that many of us are facing at this time. If you or someone you know (adults or children) are experiencing fear and anxiety about coronavirus please review the CDC’s information about  Mental Health and Coping with COVID-19.
COVID-19 Impacts on Transit and Shared Mobility
Cities all over the world are reviewing the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on transit and shared mobility.  Although public transit ridership overall is down, especially in areas where the shelter-in-place restrictions are in place, some forms of mobility like bike and scooter sharing saw an increase in ridership.    The Shared-Use Mobility Center published a Case Study  on these findings.  The study reports on the general trends of public transit and ride share, including Uber and Lyft and the new policies that protect customers and allow for social distancing. The case study explains how the overall interconnectedness of all modes of transportation is clear now more than ever and that walking and biking have become a more viable option as people look for safe and convenient ways to get to where they need to go. 
Giving DuPage
There are many volunteer opportunities for Elmhurst residents to help their community respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Giving DuPage is currently coordinating multiple charitable and community service organizations that all have urgent needs. Many volunteer organizations rely heavily on dedicated senior citizens who are most at risk from COVID-19. Please go to the GivingDuPage volunteer needs portal to fill in for those who have had to step back.
#ElmhurstStaysHome
We’re calling on residents to get creative! Send us your pictures and videos on how you and your families are staying positive and having fun through the State’s "Stay at Home Order". We will collect this content through the month of April, and feature it on our website and social pages. Some of the submissions may also make a debut in the next City of Elmhurst Front Porch Newsletter.
All you have to do is fill out this form!
Featured Resident #ElmhurstStaysHome
What is Laura doing to stay positive and have fun through the State’s "Stay at Home Order"?

" Lighting up the night with hope." 

Thank you for your commitment to loving our community. #ElmhurstStaysHome

Submit your photos here!
Support Our Community BINGO!
 Mail or email your compiled Bingo Card with your name and phone number to the 
City of Elmhurst, ATTN: BINGO 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 
or email econdev@elmhurst.org with subject line: BINGO!
Each week through April 30th, the cards will be entered to win a weekly drawing. 
Winners will be notified by phone and will receive an Elmhurst-Opoly Game!  Game! 
Connect with the City of Elmhurst on COVID-19 Updates
Over the next coming weeks, you’ll find timely information and updates on our  City's website   to help you and your family stay safe. We also encourage you to follow the City's  Facebook  and  Twitter pages, and to subscribe to our  Alert Center . We will continue to send  E-Newsletters with updates on the virus as it relates to our community. Please also make sure you are subscribed to receive our  CodeRED Alerts. We will use this method to communicate any information requiring a direct and immediate need to take action for public safety. These notifications will enable us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations.
City of Elmhurst
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