Residents,
As we continue to face COVID-19 head on, I want to acknowledge the challenges and obstacles endured by you and your families. As Passover begins and Holy Week continues, let’s reflect on the sacrifices being made by everyone, including our frontline responders. They are our heroes who bring us hope.
Libraries Helping Unemployed
Today, a new group of heroes emerged as the State of Florida continues to fail the millions of residents seeking unemployment assistance. These heroes are our own Miami-Dade Public Library System employees who began to provide free paper copies of unemployment applications in English, Spanish, and Creole, along with an envelope, at 26 locations across Miami-Dade. Residents can pick up or drop off an application from 8 am to 7 pm daily.
I visited the libraries in District 5 that are handing out applications: the
Hispanic Branch Library
in Little Havana and the
Miami Beach Regional
. Residents can drive by or walk up to both of these sites. Completed applications can be dropped off at the library's regular book drop, and they will be overnighted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
Although it’s not a perfect fix, now those without access to the internet or a printer, as well as the tens of thousands that have been unable to submit online or via phone, can submit an application for assistance. I am thankful to the library staff and Miami-Dade police officers who have gone above and beyond to implement health and safety measures that will keep people safe as they pick up and drop off applications.
See my videos below from the visit:
