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As a reminder, you may sign up to receive text updates from New York City by texting “COVID” to 692-692 or “COVIDESP” to 692-692 for updates in Spanish.
Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) – cidny.org
NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities – nyc.gov
Disability Rights New York – drny.org
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guide to Disability Rights Law – ada.gov
New York Public Library programs and services for those with disabilities – nypl.org
Brain Injury Association of New York State – bianys.org
Lighthouse Guild
Tele-support groups for adults (35+years) with vision loss – lighthouseguild.org support for adults
Tele-support groups for young adults (20-34 years) with vision loss – lighthouseguild.org support for young adults.
Activities for low vision Children – pinterest.com games for children who are blind or visually impair
Golden Carers: 20 Activities For The Visually Impaired – goldencarers.com
DFTA Aging Connect hotline
Well Connected (English and Spanish): – covia.org
For LGBT elder’s community– sageusa.org
Senior Planet – seniorplanet.org
Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) – volsprobono.org
Helpful Links for families – schools.nyc.gov
Physical Activity – schools.nyc.gov physical education and physical activity
Department of Youth and Community Development Virtual Resources Toolkit – nyc.gov
New York Public Library Online Summer Reading activities – nypl.org
IncludeNYC – includenyc.org
Lincoln Center AT HOME – lincolncenter.org
East Harlem Asthma Center of Excellence (EHACE) – nyc.gov
PSS LIFE! University – pssusa.org/events/
Internet / Wireless Access:
New York City Department of Education:
Learning Tools and Online Programs:
Additional Resources for activities, books, art, and more:
Catholic Charites – catholiccharitiesny.org
402 East 152 Street, Bronx, NY 10455.
NY Common Pantry – nycommonpantry.org
1209 Hoe Ave, Ground FL, Bronx, NY 10459
917-982-2700
True Tabernacle Gospel Church (Pantry) – tgtchurch.org
1 West Tremont Ave, Bronx NY 10453
Davidson Community Center – www.thedccsite.org
2038 Davidson Ave, Bronx NY 10453
718-901-2786
NYC Department of Education Grab & Go – schools.nyc.gov
For any student at the entrance of every DOE school building
The Relief Bus Mobile Soup Kitchen – newyorkcityrelief.org
South Bronx Outreach, Brooke Ave (Btwn 147th & 148th St), Bronx, Ny 10455
1 800-736-2773
St. Jerome H.A.N.D. Community Center – jeromehands.com
330 E 138th Street, Bronx NY 10454
Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides – nycfoodpolicy.org
Websites discussing all delivery options – afb.org
NYC Food delivery assistance – cityofnewyork.us
Food Bank – foodbanknyc.org
Meals on Wheels – mealsonwheelsnys.org
Free delivery – invisiblehandsdeliver.org
Section 8 Recipients & NYCHA Tenants: New York City will automatically extend any section 8 vouchers that are set to expire. Holders do not need to reach out to the City for an extension. Additionally, all subsidy terminations in process will be suspended. Any New Yorkers who hold HPD Section 8 vouchers and are facing hardship paying their rent due to lost income should contact HPD. NYCHA tenants experiencing a loss of income should visit the NYCHA Self-Service Portal here.
Mortgage Relief: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced 90 days of relief on mortgage payments for New Yorkers experiencing financial hardship. All New York mortgage servicers will be required to waive mortgage payments for individuals facing financial hardship, and may not make negative reports to credit bureaus, or charge late or online payment fees.
Tenants’ Rights: If tenants need assistance, call the Met Council’s Tenants’ Right Hotline on Monday and Wednesday between 1:30-8:00pm, Tuesday between 5:30-8:00pm or Friday between 1:30-5:00pm for assistance in English and Spanish at 212-979-0611.
Homebase – nyc.gov
Coalition for the Homeless – coalitionforthehomeless.org
Catholic Charities – catholiccharitiesny.org
Cash Assistance NYC – nyc.gov
Information on how to apply for unemployment – labor.ny.gov
Website for unemployment assistance from NY – ny.gov
COVID-19 Assistance & Guidance for Businesses – nyc.gov
Columbia Emergency Loan Fund for Small Businesses – columbia.edu
MTA
Ferry
Access-A-Ride – new.mta.info
NYC: Text ‘COVID Test’ 855-48 to find COVID testing sites nearby.
COVID resources by neighborhood – nyc.gov
Free Testing COVID-19 – nyc.gov
Phone-a-Clinician hotline free tele-medicine consultation for those with COVID-19 related medical concerns
Free mask give away in NYC – nyc.gov
A Mask for Every American – dhvani.com
How to make your own face mask – cnn.com
COVID Pet Hotline – cnn.com
Self-Care Stress Management Toolkit – nyc.gov
Meditation – uclahealth
Links for audio meditation videos from the Daily Calm – audio meditation
Breathing Exercise – drweil.com
Limit News Consumption – How to stop compulsively checking the news
More Self Care routines – ncoa.org
VNYS Choice Virtual Exercise Series! Every Tuesday and Thursday – vnsnychoice.org
OMH Emotional Support Line for COVID-related stress – omh.ny.gov
NYC WELL, 24/7 crisis hotline in many language – nycwell.cityofnewyork.us
Mental Health Service Finder Beta – maps.nyc.gov
Service Program for Older People (SPOP) – spop.org
Lighthouse Guild – lighthouseguild.org
Mental Health.GOV – mentalhealth.gov
Teen Mental Heath – teenmentalhealth.org
NYS domestic violence support – opdv.ny.gov
Support for Domestic Violence Survivors:
Price Gouging Updates:
In addition to reporting price gouging within New York City by calling 311 or filing a complaint online, you can also submit complaints to the Office of the New York State Attorney General. You can file complaints about sudden increases in cost of essential items like food or consumer medical supplies here.
Mutual Aid NYC – mutualaid.com
Medly Pharmacy – medlypharmacy.com
NY State of Health – nystateofhealth.ny.gov
Community Health Advocates – communityhealadvocates.org
Census 2020 – 2020census.gov
Voting
Absentee Voting in New York – elections.ny.gov
Vote.org – vote.org
Board of Election in the City of New York – vote.nyc
These groups offer resources specific to their communities. Click on link to see the list of BID groups in Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. nyc.gov
Brain Injury Association Virtual March On for Brain Injury 2020 – bianys.org
ManyOne Can. Walk with Us to Cure Lupus – Registration lupusresearch.org
Reminder: These websites are from 3rd parties and were shared by various partners. We have attempted to streamline the information as much as possible but cannot verify the information is accurate. This is for information purposes only.
| Who | What |
|---|---|
| NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene | nyc.gov |
| NYS Unemployment | labor.ny.gov |
| NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission | nyc.gov |
| NYC Pets and Service Animals | nyc.gov |
| New York City Department of Small Business Services | Pre-application for Small Business Continuity Loan Fund Employee NYC Employee Retention Grant Program |
| New York City Economic Development Corporation | COVID-19 Emergency Supply Sourcing & Manufacturing |
| New York State | Procurement Form |
| US Small Business Administration | Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program |
| US Small Business Administration | Disaster Loan Assistance |
| US Housing Urban Development | Foreclosure Moratorium for Homeowners |
| US IRS | Coronavirus Tax Relief |
| Columbia University | Retail Assistance |
| American Health Insurance Providers | ahip.org |
| New York State of Health – Healthcare Marketplace | nystateofhealth.ny.gov |
| ConEd | coned.com |
| National Grid | nationalgridus.com |
| New York State | Guidance on Essential Services Under The ‘New York State on PAUSE’ Executive Order |
| New York State | Essential Business Classification |
| New York State Department of Labor – Cares Act | labor.ny.gov |
| New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer | Economic Impact of COVID-19 on New York City |
| 125th Street BID – COVID-19 Updates | 125thstreet.nyc |
| Federal Reserve Bank | federalreserve.gov |
