COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations

The global coronavirus has brought uncertainty and anxiety into people’s lives, workplaces, and neighborhoods, particularly for those who work to improve the health of our communities.

Many of our grantees are working tirelessly on multiple fronts to help people who are struggling with the impact of COVID-19, especially the most vulnerable.

Below is a list of national, State, and local resources for our grantees and other partners that may help their organizations and the New Yorkers they serve during these difficult times. NYHealth will continue to add more resources and initiatives as they are made available.

Employment/Workers’ Rights

• U.S. Department of Treasury, “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Resources and Relief Assistance” (national)
• U. S. Department of Labor, “Coronavirus Resources for Workers and Employers” (national)
• New York State Department of Labor, “Pandemic Unemployment Assistance” (statewide)
• New York State Department of Labor,”New Paid Leave for COVID-19” (statewide)
• NYC Small Business Services “COVID-19 Assistance & Guidance for Businesses” (local)

Food Assistance

• US Food Banks, “Database of U.S Food Banks by State” (statewide)
• City Harvest, “Food Distribution Sites in NYC, Free of Charge” (local)
• Coalition for the Homeless (NYC-based) “Mobile Soup Kitchen Routes” (local)
• Community Food Advocates, “Food Assistance Resource Finder NYC“(local)
• Feeding America, “Find Your Local Food Bank” (local)
• Food Education Fund, “COVID-19 Food Hub NYC” (local)
• Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center, “Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides” (local)
• Meals on Wheels, “Find Your Local Program” (local)
• NYC Department of Education, “Take-out Meals for Remote Learning Students” (local)
• NYC Department of Education, “Free Meals for Any New Yorker” (local)
• NYC Mayor’s Office, “NYC Food Assistance Delivery Portal” (local)

Guidance/Assistance for Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, “COVID-19 FAQs for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies” (national)
• Fiscal Management Associates, “Paycheck Protection Program Toolbox” (national)
• National Council of Nonprofits, “Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136)” (national)
• The Bridgespan Group, “COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Funders” (national)
• New York Academy of Medicine, “What Can I Do?” (statewide)
• New York Council of Nonprofits, “COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits” (statewide)
• Find Help, “Free or Reduced-Cost Programs for People Affected by COVID-19” (search by ZIP code)
• Adirondack Foundation, “Special and Urgent Needs Fund” (local)
• Brooklyn Community Foundation, “Brooklyn COVID-19 Response Fund” (local)
• Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan “COVID-19 Response Fund” (local: Orange and Sullivan counties)
• Long Island-Based Organizations: “NYVOAD COVID-19 Rapid Support Survey” (local)
• Long Island Community Foundation, “COVID-19 Long Island Philanthropic Response Fund” (local: Nassau and Suffolk counties)
• Mutual Aid NYC Network, “Coronavirus Response” (local)
• Neighborhoods First Fund (local: NYC)
• Northern New York Community Foundation, “Grant Information” (local: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties)
• NYC.gov, “COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal” (local)
• NYC Veterans Alliance, “Resources for Veterans & Families During COVID-19 Emergency” (local)
• Robin Hood, “COVID-19 Relief Fund” (local, NYC)

Health and Safety (General)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Coronavirus (COVID-19)”(national)
• County Health Officials of New York, “Contact Your County Health Office,” (local)
• Fund for Public Health NYC, “Coronavirus (COVID-19): What New Yorkers Should Know” (local)
• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, “Information on Coronavirus” (local)

Health Care Services/Assistance

• Adirondack Health Institute, “Telehealth/Telemedicine Resources” (local)
• CancerCare, “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources” (free professional support for anyone affected by cancer)
• Community Service Society of New York, “Community Health Advocates” (statewide)
• National Association of Community Health Centers “Novel Coronavirus Information and Resources for Community Health Centers“
• Patient Access Network “FundFinder“
• Patient Access Network, “COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention Fund“
• The Assistance Fund
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “COVID-19 Workforce Virtual Toolkit: Resources for Healthcare Decision-Makers Responding to COVID-19 Workforce Concerns“

Housing/Legal Services

• Homeless Shelter Directory, “New York Homeless Shelters and Social Services” (statewide)
• Coalition for the Homeless (NYC), Crisis Hotline, 212-776-2177 (local)
• New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), “NY COVID-19 Legal Resource Hotline” (local)
• NYC.gov, ACCESS HRA: Cash assistance for those unable to pay their rent due to reduced work schedule. Apply online, in person at a job center, or 718-557-1399 to learn how to apply by mail (local)
• NYC Housing Preservation and Development, Section 8 voucher holders having trouble paying rent because of income loss should email DTRAI@hpd.nyc.gov. (local)

Immigration

• Legal Aid Justice Center, “Know Your Rights During the COVID Crisis” (videos in English and Spanish)
• Protecting Immigrant Families, “Factsheet: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Health“
• New York State Office for New Americans, “NYS New Americans Hotline,” 1-800-566-7636 for confidential, multilingual free legal assistance and other services.
• New York State Youth Leadership Council, “Emergency Funds for Undocumented Youth and Families” (local)

Mental Health Resources

• For the Frontlines, free crisis counseling and text line 24/7 for frontline workers and their families (national)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 800-950-6264 M-F 10am-6pm (national)
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline, 1-800-985-5990, 24/7 (national)
• National  Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) “Free Support and Education Programs” (statewide/local)
• New York State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line, 1-844-863-9314 (statewide)
• Mayor’s Office for ThriveNYC, “Mental Health Support New Yorkers Can Access While Staying Home” (local)
• NYC.gov, “NYC Well: Text, Call, or Chat” (local)
• NYC COVID Care Network (for essential workers and their families), “Connect to Support” (local)
• Queens Long Island Community Services, psychotherapy by telephone and video conferencing: e-mail QLICScounseling@gmail.com or call 516-547-4318 or 718-461-6393 (local)
• Richmond University Medical Center Crisis Hotline (Staten Island), 718-818-5766 (local)