Coronavirus Resources
Dallas County Coronavirus Updates https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/ https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/2019-novel-coronavirus.php 214-819-2000 or dial 211 City of Dallas COVID-19 resource and information hotline The automated hotline offers Dallas residents important and useful information 24 hours a day, seven days [...] The post Coronavirus Resources appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
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Dallas County Coronavirus Updates
https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/
https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/2019-novel-coronavirus.php
214-819-2000 or dial 211
City of Dallas COVID-19 resource and information hotline
The automated hotline offers Dallas residents important and useful information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English and Spanish.
Call 214-670-INFO (4636)
Business Assistance
Dallas County CARES Act Funding
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — or CARES Act, was passed into Federal law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion stimulus bill aimed at helping the people, states and businesses devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Among other relief, the bill provides direct checks to many Americans, expands unemployment insurance, offers loans to both small and large businesses, and provides additional resources to health-care providers and systems. Ends on December 30, 2020.
https://www.dallascounty.org/cares-act/home-en.php
Dallas Economic Development
Zarin Gracey, Assistant Director
214-670-9277
http://dallasecodev.org/562/COVID-19-Info-for-Small-Businesses
Health, Safety and Reopening Guidance
https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/guidance-health.php
https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/2019-novel-coronavirus.php
Employment
Dallas Regional Chamber Jobs for Displaced Workers
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Unemployment Benefits Services
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services
Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
Offers tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus.
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
Rental and Housing Assistance
https://dallascityhall.com/Pages/Coronavirus-Resources.aspx
Emergency Housing Assistance Program
Short-term rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to low income Dallas County residents living outside of the City of Dallas economically affected (loss/reduction of income) by the spread of COVID-19.
Dallas County CARES Act Funding
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — or CARES Act, was passed into Federal law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion stimulus bill aimed at helping the people, states and businesses devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Among other relief, the bill provides direct checks to many Americans, expands unemployment insurance, offers loans to both small and large businesses, and provides additional resources to health-care providers and systems. Ends on December 30, 2020.
https://www.dallascounty.org/cares-act/home-en.php
CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund Emergency Short Term Rental Assistance Program
https://dallascityhall.com/departments/housing-neighborhood-revitalization/Pages/CARES-Act-CRF-Rental-Assistance-Program-.aspx
Dallas County Housing Assistance Program– (excluding city of Dallas)
https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/ehap-cares.php
North Texas Fair Housing Center
469-941-0375
http://www.northtexasfairhousing.org/index.php
Dallas Evictions 2020
(for free legal guidance regarding evictions)
http://www.dallasevictions2020.com
Phone: 469-436-2704
Dallas Housing Authority
https://dallascaresactrent.org
The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Collaborative
Martin Luther King Jr Center
214-670-8416
North Dallas Shared Ministries
214-358-8700
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
Housing assistance service provided for individuals affected by the COVID-19 crisis in the city of Dallas, Dallas County and Collin County.
Catholic Charities Dallas for Dallas
Tenanthotline@dallascounty.org
214-653-6563 or 833-743-0072
– Please leave a message with your address, name and number and someone will contact you.
Utility Assistance
Dallas County CARES Act Funding
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — or CARES Act, was passed into Federal law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion stimulus bill aimed at helping the people, states and businesses devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Among other relief, the bill provides direct checks to many Americans, expands unemployment insurance, offers loans to both small and large businesses, and provides additional resources to health-care providers and systems. Ends on December 30, 2020.
https://www.dallascounty.org/cares-act/home-en.php
Need Help Paying Bills
(various assistance programs)
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/dallas_rental_assistance.html
Martin Luther King Jr Center
214-670-8416
North Dallas Shared Ministries
214-358-8700
Atmos Energy’s Sharing the Warmth program
https://www.atmosenergy.com/customer-service/bill-payment-assistance
https://dallascityhall.com/Pages/Coronavirus-Resources.aspx
Food Assistance
Feeding America
https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Emergency Food Assistance Program
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program
Why Hunger
Find community-based organizations and emergency food providers who are leading by example – actively forging new ideas, improving the health of their communities, and building the movement to end hunger and poverty.
https://networks.whyhunger.org
Meals On Wheels Association of America
https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org
Child Abuse Prevention
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
214-818-2600 or http://www.dcac.org
Child Abuse Squad
Child Abuse Sgt. Michael Vaughn – 214-275-1300
Child Protective Services
Report child abuse suspicions
800-252-5400.
Childcare Resources
Texas Workforce Commission’s subsidized childcare program
https://www.twc.texas.gov/students/child-care-program
Mental Health
Metrocare Coronavirus Support Line for Dallas County
214-743-1215
Texas Mental Health Navigation Line
Free guidance, information, resources and support for mental health and addiction, including telehealth options weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – 972-525-8181 or http:/www.herefortexas.com
Last updated Nov. 20, 2020
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