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Date: October 15, 2020 at 3:00:38 PM EDT
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Subject: NEW: Coronavirus Resources Update
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To keep you updated on the latest resources for your community during this
time, we will continue sending this email and updating our website regularly.
If you have any additional resources we can share, please respond to this
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Coronavirus Resources & Updates
October 15, 2020-
Highlighted Resources:
UPDATED: Federal Eviction Halt
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) has declared a temporary halt in residential evictions.
Learn more about the order and download the declaration for tenants, lessees,
or residents HERE. You can also find additional information and help from SC
Legal Services HERE.
UPDATED: Find Your Stimulus Payment
Good news for those who have not yet received Economic Impact Payments (EIP).
The IRS has extended the deadline to November 21, 2020, to register. Are you
looking for more information on how to submit your information for the
Economic Impact Payment before the NEW November 21 deadline? Check out THIS
VIDEO. Want to see how much the stimulus will put in your pocket? Use a
stimulus calculator to find out HERE! The IRS has begun distributing economic
impact payments and has launched a new tool soon to help you track the status
of your payment. You will need your Social Security number, date of birth and
the address on your last tax return. Only enter this information in the
official IRS Get My Payment portal. You can learn more HERE.
Masks for Nonprofits
Thanks to Bank of America, SC Thrive, partnered with Central Carolina
Community Foundation, is distributing disposable masks (PPE) to nonprofits in
the Midlands that serve the most vulnerable populations, such as
low-to-moderate income families, rural communities, and communities of color
that have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus. The masks are
available for staff, volunteers, and clients of Midlands nonprofits, as well
as frontline workers, schools and health centers serving these communities.
Interested organizations can fill out a form to request masks HERE.
SC CARES Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
Is your organization in need of assistance to effectively serve your clients?
The SC Department of Administration is assisting South Carolina nonprofits
through the SC CARES Nonprofit Relief Grant Program. The application period
runs from October 19 to November 1, 2020. To learn about the requirements and
how your organization can apply, click HERE.
Utility Assistance
Do you need help with utilities? Companies like Duke Energy returned to
standard billing practices beginning October 1. Some families may qualify for
assistance from other government or nonprofit programs. SC211 has added
information to its website about how to find help in South Carolina with
utilities. Duke Energy and other energy assistance companies are asking
customers who are having difficulties paying their bills to contact them for
further assistance as soon as possible. You can learn more HERE.
Voting Safely
While Election Day is getting closer, South Carolina voters will face a big
change during the 2020 election. For the first time in a presidential
election, South Carolina voters will receive a paper ballot to insert into
the ballot marking device. You can review everything you need to know about
the 2020 voting process in South Carolina from AARP South Carolina HERE and
from No Excuses SC HERE.
New Resources:
Business Recovery Resources
Are you looking to help your small business navigate the pandemic? Find
everything you need to rebuild your small business, keep employees safe and
healthy, and revitalize your community through the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) Recovery Hub. There are even resources to help you serve
your community through your business. You can find the Recovery Hub HERE.
Coronavirus Outbreak Data
Interested in the data behind the COVID-19 outbreak for a grant or research
project? SC Office for Healthcare Workforce has data on the healthcare
workforce addressing the pandemic that you can find HERE. Tableau has
published a data hub with data and visualizations relating to COVID-19 that
you can find HERE. Datawrapper has also published a blog with live
visualizations of data sets that you can find HERE. Research-based
informative articles from the Kaiser Family Foundation about Coronavirus
policies are available HERE. Emory University has recently made a COVID-19
Health Equity Dashboard available. This interactive tool can be found HERE.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is documenting United States COVID-19
cases and deaths by state. The data is regularly updated to show current
trends and can be found HERE.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
These pandemic days are impacting adults, teens and young children
differently. However, there are things you can do to care for yourself and
your loved ones. Learn about symptoms of stress and strategies to cope during
the COVID-19 pandemic from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) HERE.
Navigating the Remote Job Market
Are you interested in remote jobs and flexible work options? Mental Health
America (MHA) held a free webinar on October 13, 2020, that discussed current
trends in the remote and flexible job market, including how the pandemic has
changed the landscape and increased the opportunity for this type of work.
You can find the recording and slides HERE.
Request COVID-19 Flyers
DHEC has a dedicated site for organizations to request flyers, posters and
other educational COVID-19 materials! The request form is available in
English and Spanish, but both surveys allow the option to order materials in
both English and Spanish. You can access the request form in English HERE and
in Spanish HERE.
Resources for Jobseekers
If you’re looking for a job, Richland Library has put together a list of
companies currently hiring. Some of these companies are in the Midlands, but
others are available statewide. There is also information about earning extra
income, job search tips, and more. You can access the resources HERE. If you
need help finding a job, but prefer communicating in Spanish, contact Mayte
Velasco Nicolas at mnicolas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Goodwill Job Connection
Centers across the state are also reopening or helping individuals find work
virtually. You can learn more from Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands
South Carolina HERE and Palmetto Goodwill HERE. If you have been laid-off
from work, you may have time to take courses to gain certification in various
professional areas and
Palmetto Goodwill has funding that could pay your tuition. Available classes
and certifications include; Commercial Driver’s License, Medical Billing and
Coding, Medical Office Manager, Certified Personal Trainer, Clinical Dental
Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, HVACR Certified Technician, Chartered Tax
Professional, Email Marketing Associate, Social Media Associate, Certified
Welding Planner, Welding and more. For more information, call the Palmetto
Goodwill:
Myrtle Beach – 843-918-1062.
North Myrtle Beach – 843-353-3595
Carolina Forest – 843-790-9461
Are you looking for career placement assistance in the Georgetown area?
Helping Hands of Georgetown is offering a one-stop-shop for job-related
resources through the Georgetown County Career Connections (GC3) program.
Learn about GC3 and contact the program leader HERE.
Safe & Fun Halloween Tips
Halloween is quickly approaching, and many families are questioning the
safety of traditional Halloween activities. Explore general guidelines from
de Beaumont to learn about suggested safe practices for Halloween activities
with family and friends HERE. You can also find additional information from
the CDC about safe trick-or-treating HERE and other fall activities HERE.
Simplified PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury
Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck
Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less on October 8, 2020. View
the simpler loan forgiveness application and instructions HERE.
Teen Mental Health
Teen mental health concerns are valid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety.com has compiled a list of resources just for them. Explore mental
health resources related to cyberbullying, substance abuse, smartphone
addiction and more HERE.
What You Should Know About Hosting Gatherings
The holiday season is right around the corner. Do you know how you will
navigate gatherings safely? The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers
strategies to safely engage in various social activities such as hosting
gatherings, restaurant dining, using gyms and more. You can find this
information HERE.
Youth Mental Health First Aid During and After COVID-19
Whether your child’s school is currently using remote learning or meeting in
person, it’s critical to consider the effects this difficult time may have on
the mental and emotional health of your kids. Help support your child and
family as you navigate COVID-19 with tips from Youth Mental Health First Aid
that you can find HERE.
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