Please check the listings below for resources about how area programming has changed, how clients can still access the support they need, and how to take care of yourself and your staff during the days ahead.
United Way of Hampshire County Creates Local Resources Directory
Despite the uncertainties of COVID-19, United Way of Hampshire County's goal is to remain open to support their 30 partner agencies performing front line work with our most vulnerable neighbors. UWHC will continually assess the situation to balance giving support with responsible public health practices.
Human services nonprofits can submit postings about ways the community can assist during the COVID-19 outbreak. There is also a volunteer opportunities board. Learn more right
HERE.
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our clients may now be facing employment-related problems and finding it hard to navigate the COVID-19 landscape as it relates to their rights regarding unemployment compensation, paid leave, and other matters. Community Legal Aid is working with people directly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure they can access vital support. Check out their flyer
HERE.
COSA MEETS:
COSA will finalize a decision about our April meeting as we draw closer to the date. Check this space for the latest information in our next edition.
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Northampton Survival Center is continuing operations. They have an updated page with information about services HERE.
Get the latest information about all of the continuing programming at ASC by clicking HERE.
Neighbor, meet Neighbor.
The Western Massachusetts Community Aid Spreadsheet provides opportunities to post updates about support and requests for assistance.
How can I help?What if I need help? Learn more
HERE.
Stay up to date with news about action on COVID-19. Check out Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa's Twitter feed HERE for the latest. Join in her virtual office hours HERE.
Rep. Dan Carey can help keep you informed about ways MA state government is working on the COVID-19 pandemic. He's got a Twitter feed HERE.
Learn how clients can access services from Fuel Assistance, Information & Referral, WIC, Center for Self Reliance Food Pantries, Family Center and more. Click
HERE.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has updated its services. Get information
HERE.
Updates from the CDC to Flatten the Curve:
What can you do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Take 2 minutes to learn 6 steps you can take today.
Need a new favorite 20-second song to help with your handwashing?
April 13, 2020 is the new RFP deadline for projects to be funded through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project. Please see the attached for more details:
MASSHIRE staff continue to work and assist customers by phone, email, or web. Their website will be updated daily. Detailed information for those seeking to file unemployment claims is HERE.
Baystate Health regularly updates information about
coronavirus in our area. They include a
glossary of terms.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care has an updated information page and lots of resources including posters, you can read it all HERE.
Do you or your organization have additional supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? Baystate Health welcomes your donations of this life-saving equipment. Cal 413-794-6552 or email
COVID19PPE@baystatehealth.org.
Many thanks to Massachusetts Nonprofit Network for assembling a helpful list of links to help you manage your nonprofit during this outbreak. Look
HERE.
Senator Comerford has scheduled a series of community conference calls on COVID-19 for the Senator to speak with constituents.These are open to the public and will be an opportunity to ask her questions directly and hear updates on the Senate working group on COVID-19. Full schedule of April 1, April 4, and May 2 calls
.For all calls: Dial (605) 313-5111, and use access code: 378045.
Mark Your Calendars!
Organizations and programs are continually adjusting public events to respond to the corona-virus outbreak. COSA urges you to
check directly with providersabout any events to learn if they have gone "virtual"or been postponed to a new date.
