COVID-19 UPDATES From Metro United Way

Metro United Way takes very seriously the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus and feels our entire community must play a role in helping contain the virus. In following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Governor’s office, the Kentucky Department of Health, as well as the Mayor’s office and Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness, we have closed our offices and directing all Metro United Way (MUW) employees to telework through January, 2022.

Our community must Stand United in the face of this COVID-19 situation to ensure an expedient resolution.  MUW leadership will continually assess the ongoing COVID-19 updates and remain in constant contact with health and government officials to inform when we will resume normal operations.

We have also ensured our 2-1-1 resource may be leveraged as a source of information and referral to the community. If you or someone you know needs help, CALL 2-1-1 or TEXT your zip code to 898211. Our call specialists are available 24/7 and will help connect you to food, housing, health, education and other resources available in our community.

 

Get The Facts About COVID-19

For the most up to date COVID-19 information, please visit the following websites:

CoronaVirus.gov – https://www.coronavirus.gov/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

KENTUCKY

Vaccine Information: https://govstatus.egov.com/ky-covid-vaccine

kycovid19.ky.gov – The official Team Kentucky source for information concerning COVID-19.

Kentucky Department for Public Health:

Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness:

For Healthcare Providers reporting a possible case of COVID-19 or with questions about testing, please contact:

  • KDPH: 888-404-1539
  • KDPH After Hours (888) 9REPORT or (888) 973-7678

How to report Kentucky establishments that won’t comply with COVID-19 shutdown

  • State of Kentucky – 1-833-KY-SAFER / 1-833-597-2337 (tollfree)
  • City of Louisville – Metro311

INDIANA

Vaccine Information: www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/

Indiana State Department of Health:

Indiana Department of Workforce Development:

  • Assists employers, workers, and agents during this emergency.  If you are temporarily closing or reducing worker hours, please encourage your employees to file for unemployment insurance benefits.  They must do this online, through a computer or via smartphone.
  • Visit unemployment.in.gov for Frequently Asked Questions, video tutorials, and a link to file for unemployment insurance.

Virtual COVID-19 Screenings for Indiana Residents

  • IU Health has launched a virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana regardless of age free Coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings using the IU Health Virtual Visit app. Staffed 24/7 with IU Health physicians, advance practice providers and registered nurses, the clinic will screen patients from home, potentially eliminating the need to visit physician offices, urgent cares or emergency departments. The team will recommend and facilitate appropriate pathways for care, and provide direct access and communication with local hospitals as medically appropriate.
  • Coronavirus Virtual Visits Instruction Flyer.If you have additional questions, you can call the ISDH Epidemiology Resource Center at 317-233-7125 (317-233-1325 after hours) or e-mail epiresource@isdh.in.gov

Resources for Individuals and Families

  • School Information

    Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Information:

     

     

    Greater Clark County Schools Website 

    Lanesville Community Schools Website

    New Albany Floyd County Schools Website

    Shelby County Public Schools Website

    Bullitt County Public Schools Website

    Oldham County Schools Website

  • COVID Testing

    Jefferson County, KY

    Indiana

    For the latest information on drive-through testing, visit the Indiana State Health Dept. site. 

  • Job Search

    Who’s Hiring in Kentucky Report 

    Job Seeker Connection program

    GLI has partnered with KentuckianaWorks to launch a Job Seeker Connection program. This program supports workers who have lost their job or experienced a pay reduction due to COVID-19.

    • Job seekers can share their contact information and key data like skillsets, preferred industries, and willingness to participate in additional training. This information will be filtered and shared with potential employers who will reach out directly to job seekers with opportunities.
    •  Find more information here: https://www.greaterlouisville.com/job-seeker-resources/
    • Direct link to the form: www.liveinlou.com/job-seekers

     

  • COVID Financial Relief Information (Government stimulus and loans)

    Federal Government Economic Impact Payments

    CLICK HERE to see the latest information from the IRS on what you need to know about the Economic Impact stimulus package payments.

    The Treasury and IRS launched a new online tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments. CLICK HERE to learn more.

    For individuals who don’t have a bank or credit union account on file with the IRS, the time to do so is now to avoid having to potentially wait months for a paper check.

    • Step 1: Get your bank or credit union account number. If you don’t already have one, open a safe and affordable certified Bank On account online. Visit bankonlouisville.org for more information.
    • Step 2: Sign up with your bank account number at this IRS’ webpage.

    SCAM WARNING: YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY FEES AND SHOULD NOT TAKE OUT A LOAN TO GET YOUR COVID PAYMENTS. Anyone who filed a 2018 or 2019 tax return or who gets SSDI will automatically get a check, but if they have changed addresses, they can file a simple form to make sure it gets to the right place HERE.

    One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund:

    • Beginning March 19, financial assistance is available to help with rental assistance, childcare, transportation, food and utilities. Eligible households may call one of seven Neighborhood Place sites to apply. MORE INFORMATION HERE. 

    LIHEAP is now taking applications for an added spring open enrollment period due to the COVID-19.

    Emergency Relief Fund for Southern Indiana:

    Community Action of Southern Indiana, with the help of the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, has established an Emergency Relief Fund for individuals and families from Clark and Floyd Counties who are being negatively financially impacted by the current COVID-19 crisis.

    • Applications for Emergency COVID-19 assistance are available at casi1.org or by calling 812.288.6451.

    Loans:

    Louisville Housing and Opportunities Micro-Enterprise (LHOME) $500 Lifeline Loan and $25,000 Small Business Continuity Loan applications are available as of Monday, April 6. For more information, visit: www.lhomeky.org, email info@lhomeky.org or call 502-882-8091.

    Small Business Administration Loans

    Kentucky has been approved for loans from the Small Business Administration, and most nonprofits are eligible to apply by working with a local lender. Click to see the available loan options. Importantly, the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can be fully or partially forgiven if you are able to keep staff employed or return to them to employment.

  • Volunteer Opportunities & Donation Needs
  • YMCA Childcare for Essential Workers

    EMERGENCY CHILDCARE FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS

    The YMCA of Greater Louisville, in cooperation with officials in Kentucky and Indiana, is offering full-day, weekday childcare to our area’s state-approved essential workers. Eligible employees can register for their preferred location online or by calling 502.587.9622.
    State-approved essential workers eligible for emergency childcare vary by state. Employment verification is required. See more information and register for the YMCA’s emergency childcare offerings for essential workers.
  • Meal Programs

    JCPS

    Meals continue as the 2020-21 school year began through Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) on Aug. 25. Breakfasts and lunches will be available from 10 a.m. to Noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 131 sites. Read more here.

    Federal guidelines require that:

    • Children must be enrolled in Jefferson County Public Schools to receive meals.
    • Parents or guardians should present the barcode they received in the mail for each student OR be prepared to provide the name, date of birth and the school each child is enrolled in.
    • Only students eligible for free or reduced meals, including all students enrolled in schools where all students usually receive free meals, can receive free meals.

    The School and Community Nutrition Services website has information about signing up your child for meals, paying for them if necessary, reporting any special dietary needs and more.

    Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT)

    The Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) is now available to Kentucky households with a child or children receiving for free/reduced-priced meals at school. The P-EBT provides a benefits card families can use to buy food to replace free school breakfast and lunch while schools are closed. Program enrollment/access will differ based on the below household circumstances.

    • Group I—Benefits will be automatically loaded on existing EBT cards for children already receiving SNAP benefits.
    • Group II—Benefits will be loaded on new EBT cards and automatically mailed to families of students who access programs—including Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF, as well as youth in foster care—but who do not currently have an EBT card.
    • Group III—Eligible households—those with students who qualify for free/reduced-price school meals AND students who attend schools that provide free meals for all students—with children not currently enrolled in these programs must apply for P-EBT benefits at benefind.ky.gov . Applications will be taken from June 1 through June 30, 2020. The application will require student name, address, date of birth, and Statewide Student Identification (SSID). After applying, eligible families will receive a new EBT card in the mail with their benefit.
    • More information can be found on the Kentucky Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

    Dare to Care KIDS CAFE EXPRESS GRAB AND GO MEALS

     

    Jefferson County

    JCPS Meals Program:

    JCPS has opened 45 sites for families to pick up BREAKFAST AND LUNCH to ALL children 18 and under while schools are closed. The district is operating sites from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Only one meal per child present will be allowed. Here are links to a list of sites, a map:

    • Sites List
      • NOTE: A few of the distribution sites have changed: Jacob Elementary School and Shawnee High School have closed. The Shawnee site has moved to Young Elementary, Maupin Elementary has moved to J.F. Kennedy Elementary and Hazelwood Elementary moved to Iroquois High School all due to school construction and renovations.
    • Menu

     

    Bullitt County

    NuTrI Bus

    • FREE Meals at NuTrI Bus stops are first come, first serve, and are available to any child 18 years of age or under.  Students do not need to consume meals on-site however, students must be present at the site to receive a meal to take home (Unfortunately, we are not able to give meals to parents).
    • Please check www.bcpsmeals4me.com, for specific NuTrI Bus stop locations.  Meals served at various times between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm.
    • If you have questions pertaining to school meals during the BCPS school closure, please contact Angela Voyles at angela.voyles@bullitt.kyschools.us.

    Oldham County

    Oldham County School District Emergency Feeding Plan for children 18 and under in the district.

    Monday through Friday a to-go breakfast and lunch will be provided. Call 502-241-35136 by 9 a.m. to request meals, and pick up between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. These are pickup and take-home meals. Meals will be distributed in the student pick up/drop off lane at:

    • La Grange Elementary (Map)
    • Oldham County Middle School (Map)
    • Kenwood Station Elementary (Map)
    • Harmony Elementary (Map)

    Oldham County Public Library Closed

    • Starting on Wednesday, March 18th, drive-thru and curbside pick up of holds only will be available at all locations. Holds must be placed on items through the library’s online catalog. Patrons will be notified when their holds are available. Pick up is available from 2-6pm, Monday-Friday only.

    Shelby County

    SCPS Free Breakfast and Lunch

    • Shelby County Public Schools will be providing FREE meals to kids during the school closure. One lunch and one breakfast meal will be given to each child who comes to one of the schools listed below between 10:30 and 12:30 Monday – Friday. Meals will be provided to all children under the age of 19.
    • For more information and list of meal sites, visit this website: http://www.scsk12.org/coronavirusfacts/studentmeals

    Southern Indiana

    Indiana “Pandemic EBT” program

    The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today an expansion of SNAP that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning the week of May 18. Learn more here.

    Indiana Food Assistance Availability Map

    New Albany Housing Authority – Sack lunches will be available 12-1 p.m. at all NAHA community centers and gym locations.

    South Harrison Community School Corporation (SHCSC) – 

    West Clark Community Schools: Sack lunches can be picked up via drive-through from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Silver Creek Schools (main entrance SCES), Borden Schools (main entrance Borden High School) and Henryville Schools (main entrance Henryville Elementary).

  • Explaining COVID and helping Kids Cope

    The CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.

    Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) A Parent Resource from the National Association of School Psychologists

    Exploring the New Coronavirus – A Comic Just For Kids

    Conscious Discipline an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to social and emotional learning, is offering free resources to support professionals, caregivers, families, and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Free resources can be found here.

    Preschool COVID-19 Resources For Educators and Families from The Governor’s office Of Early Childhood Education.

    Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

    COVID-19 Toolkit – How to Talk to Kids from the Beverly Hills Unified School District

  • Activities & Online Learning for Kids

    Metro United Way is committed to continuing to provide you with developmental support for your child, especially now that childcare centers will be closing. We have developed a list of fun activities and resources which you can utilize to help enhance your child’s learning while at home. In addition, we will also continue to update Metro United Way’s Facebook page (www.metrounitedway.org/ASQgroup) daily with additional activities.

    One of the best things you can do to help your child adjust in this time of change is time is to establish a daily routine.  Here are some additional resources where you can find fun at-home activities:

     

    JCPS Summer Learning (June 15 – July 31)

    • In an effort to continue to support our students throughout the summer, JCPS will provide various virtual learning opportunities for its students. Learn more HERE.

    HEALTHY LIVING – FREE YMCA VIRTUAL RESOURCES FOR YOU

    The YMCA is continuing to offer a full array of virtual opportunities to keep our community healthy in spirit, mind, and body. We encourage you to check out their collection of free virtual resources, including fitness classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, family activities, and more, to stay active and connected to the Y virtually during these difficult times.

     

    Activities and Learning for Kids

    EVERFI – EVERFI’s digital lessons are used by more than two million K-12 students, and are always available to school districts and educators at no cost.

  • Lift Up Lou
  • Unemployment Information

    ​Unemployment Information:

    Kentucky

    • In Kentucky, Governor Beshear has issued policy changes that make unemployment insurance more available to people who lose their jobs due to the coronavirus, including waiving the one-week waiting period for receiving benefits and the requirement that recipients prove they are actively looking for work. Click here for more infrormation (Kentucky Career Center).
    • Unemployment Insurance & How it Works (WFPL)
    • Note: even if you are unsure if you will qualify, you are urged to apply.

    Indiana

    Indiana residents can file for unemployment online at: https://www.in.gov/dwd/2334.htm

    When the Paycheck Stops: An AFL-CIO Survival Guide to Unemployment

    • A useful document with tips on surviving unemployment, taking charge of personal finances and looking for a job.
    • Click here to view the guide.

    70 Resources for Navigating Long-Term Unemployment and Finding Your Next Job

    • OnlineMSWPrograms.com has compiled a list of resources that can help workers of various ages and skill levels who are searching for employment. CLICK HERE to visit site.
  • Utilities Updates & Information

    Louisville Water Company Suspending Shut-Offs for Customers
    The Louisville Water company is suspending water shut-offs for failure to pay until further notice, an official with the utility confirmed Friday.

    About 2,000 people have their water service shut-off each month, but as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and officials encourage residents to maintain good hygiene the city’s water company will cease all shut-offs for residents who cannot afford to pay their bill, said Vince Guenthner, a senior utilities consultant with Louisville Water.

    Residents do not need to take any action to ensure they won’t have their water shut-off; Guenthner said the utility simply is not executing the shut-offs.

    FREE Internet for Students: See information here

      • Spectrum 
        • Eligibility:
          • Household with student in K-12 or college
          • Teacher without internet access at home
          • Does not have a currently have a Spectrum wired internet plan or has signed up with Spectrum in the last 30 days
        • How to Sign Up: Call: 1-855-220-5211, (844) 488-8395
      • ATT Access
        • Eligibility:
          • Household receives SNAP benefits
          • Household has a child in K-12 school
          • Cannot be a current ATT wired internet subscriber (not related to cell phone subscriptions)
        • How to Sign Up:

    Louisville Gas & Electric Company (LG&E), Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) and Old Dominion Power will no longer disconnect services for residential customers unable to pay their bills. Those disconnections will be suspended until May 1. Additionally, the utilities companies said they will waive all late fees incurred during that period. Read more here.

    Duke Energy announced on Friday that it will not disconnect power for nonpayment of bills effective immediately. This applies to all accounts in Indiana and Kentucky. Read more here.

    COVID-19 updates from major phone and internet carriers:

    Child Care – Indiana Residents

    Prescription Assistance

  • Housing Resources

    Coalition for the Homeless Eviction Prevention Assistance

    Visit the Coalition for the Homeless’ website for resources and ideas if you cannot pay your rent and are concerned about eviction.

     

    EVICTION PREVENTION ASSISTANCE for Households

    Eviction prevention assistance – up to 3 months rental assistance – is available to help individuals and families experiencing the threat of eviction related to the COVID-19 pandemic. LEARN MORE HERE.

    How to apply:

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    • Guidance for Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19. Read full document.

    Indiana Eviction & Foreclosure Resource Guide

  • Opening a bank account

    Having a bank account on file with the IRS is the fastest, safest, and most affordable way to receive the federal economic impact funds.  Bank On Louisville – a collaborative partnership working to connect people to safe, affordable, and certified banking accounts – offers these resources and guidance:

    • Encourages Louisville-area residents to open a Bank On certified account where holders can access mobile banking, direct deposit, bill pay, ATM’s and more through area banks and credit unions with which they are familiar.
    • Check the listing of Bank On Louisville financial institution partners at bankonlouisville.org. Bank and credit union partners of Bank On Louisville offer accounts that are safe, affordable and functional. Several partners also offer Bank On Certified accounts which meet a rigorous set of standards related to affordability, consumer safety and functionality.  Specifically, these certified accounts do not allow overdraft or non-sufficient funds fees, so holders will never be hit with a surprise fee. They also charge $5 or less per month and do not charge for mobile banking, deposits, withdrawals, or bill payments.
    • The process to open an account varies by financial institution, but many offer the ability to open an account online. In general, accounts can be opened online, in-person, over the phone or via a mobile app. A full list of bank and credit union partners and those with certified accounts can be found at: www.bankonlouisville.org.
    • Not having a banking account on file with the IRS means that your economic impact payment will take longer to receive because it will come via paper check in the mail.
    • Having a banking account will also ensure that other forms of income or benefits are received timely and safely – unemployment insurance, paychecks, tax refunds, etc.
  • Assistance for people with disabilities

    The Center for Accessible Living has received funding under the CARES Act of 2020 to assist people with disabilities who have been directly affected by COVID-19.

    To be eligible for funding:

    • Have a physical, mental, or developmental disability.
    • If you are not a consumer with our agency become one.
    • Fill out a grant application with verification of the need you are requesting.

    Some Examples of funding received could be:

    • Rent and utilities assistance
    • Food or transportation assistance
    • Personal Protective Equipment such as masks, gloves, cleaning supplies or hand sanitizer
    • Assistive technology
    • Transitioning out of a nursing facility

    Funding will be based off the need and documentation of that will be required. It must be a need that has directly affected you due to COVID-19. All payments will go to the entity (landlord, utility company) no cash will be released to the consumer.

    Please contact the center directly at 502-589-6620 and ask for: Sara Johnson, CARES Act Project Coordinator for additional information or email at sjohnson@calky.org.

  • Healthcare Resources

    If you currently need insurance:

    Given the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been several positive changes in relation to Medicaid and resources available.  For those individuals that need insurance due to not working, you may be eligible for Medicaid coverage during this period. Kentucky’s Governor has expedited the process for enrollment.  Please see below on how to get coverage through completing a Presumptive Eligibility (PE) Form.  Although “PE” is temporary, all you would need to do is complete an application within 30 days (and/or by June 30th) to maintain.

    Below are links to Presumptive Eligibility (PE) forms that are being used to sign up those in need for Medicaid coverage to expedite the enrollment process during this COVID-19 pandemic.

    A form (link below) needs to be completed for EACH person that needs insurance

    • If you have you, your husband and a child and the child is already covered by Medicaid then you must complete a form for you and your spouse
    • In the household section, you will need to list ALL members of your family, including the child that is already covered by Medicaid
    • Click here to complete the form.

    Presumptive Eligibility only gives up to 3-months of coverage, through JUNE 30, 2020

    • At this time “PE” ends on June 30th, regardless of when applied for
    • Once your information is confirmed for eligibility you will be assigned to an MCO and sent an ID card
    • If you want to change your MCO you can call Benefind and asked to be switched to the MCO of your choice
    • To continue coverage, you MUST complete an application to apply for Medicaid, you can do this via the following ways

    Again, at the time of application you may ELECT your MCO of choice, otherwise you will be assigned one randomly

    YOU can change your MCO within the first 90 days by calling Benefind and requesting the MCO of choice

    Other resources available:

    As for additional resources to assist those enrolled with Passport as well as general information for the public at large, wanted to list out additional resources that are of benefit.  As you know, Passport serves all 120 counties in Kentucky and want to make sure folks understand that we are here for them.  We are working remote, but still accessible.  A couple of Key Resources I would like to share with you are:

     

  • The Bail Project - Louisville Resources

    The Bail Project – Louisville is providing services to anyone released from jail during the COVID-19 Pandemic

    • Services include: court date information, transportation to and from court, updating contact information, agency referrals, emergency housing, cell phones, supplies, ect
    • Reach out via Facebook here or at any of the numbers below:
      • (502) 324- 7442
      • (859) 813 – 5421
      • (502) 252 – 1526
      • (502) 438 – 9194
      • (502) 509 – 5472
      • (502) 299 – 1234

    SNAP Application Identification for Released Individuals

Resources for individuals over 60

2-1-1

If you or someone you know needs help, CALL 2-1-1 or TEXT your zip code to 898211.

Our call specialists are available 24/7 and will help connect you to food, housing, health, education and other resources available in our community.

 

AARP Resources

AARP’s Caregiving during Coronavirus resources: www.aarp.org/coronavirus

AARP’s Prepare to Care guide is free and available to all:  www.aarp.org/preparetocare

AARP Community Resource Finder:  https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/

AARP Tele-Town Hall: March 26

 

Louisville COVID-19 Match

  • Louisville Covid-19 Match Website
  • This matching service identifies healthy young adults (whose risk factors are low) who are willing to be paired with an elder or an individual who is at high risk in our community in order to coordinate the delivery of essential supplies if/when needed. We also want to encourage regular check-ins with these elders by phone or other electronic means. Sign up here.
  • For any additional questions, please contact Erin Hinson at (502) 791-7930.

Information for partners and organizations

Rapid Response Survey: KY Nonprofits & COVID-19 – Let us hear from you!

  • Metro United Way has been working alongside Kentucky Nonprofit Network, Grantmakers of Kentucky and regional partners like CNPE, FFTA, private and corporate foundations, and Metro Government partners to gather needed information from Kentucky and Southern Indiana’s nonprofits about the impact of COVID-19. Your responses will enable KNN, GOK and other partners to determine the resources needed.
  • *This poll is specifically designed for nonprofit organizations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
  • Fill out the survey here. Be sure to fill out part two of the survey ASAP!

Louisville Metro Council COVID-19 Relief Fund (CRF)

Louisville Metro Government is accepting applications for the Louisville Metro Council COVID-19 Relief Fund (CRF) – established to supplement relief organizations experiencing an incremental surge in demand for services from persons impacted by the COVID-19 health pandemic. More information and the application link can be found HERE.

  • Loans & Relief Funding
    Louisville Metro Government is accepting applications for the Louisville Metro Council COVID-19 Relief Fund (CRF) – established to supplement relief organizations experiencing an incremental surge in demand for services from persons impacted by the COVID-19 health pandemic. More information and the application link can be found HERE.

    Metro United Way RFPs

    • SOUTHERN INDIANA: Metro United Way is launching an RFP process to distribute emergency COVID-19 relief in Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties in Southern Indiana through the Lilly Endowment and Indiana United Ways (IUW) United Way Covid-10 Economic Relief Initiative. Request login credentials to our RFP site HERE.
    • OLDHAM COUNTY: MUW has been working in collaboration with community partners in Oldham County to launch COVID-19 relief funds. The RFP process is open. Request login credentials to our RFP site HERE.

     

    Funding to support local organizations providing emergency food and shelter in Jefferson County, KY

    • Metro United Way is convening a local board to distribute a total of $821,957 in federal funding to Jefferson County emergency assistance providers. The funding flows from the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP). These dollars will support critical services in areas such as food commodities, meal services, shelter provision, and rent and mortgage assistance for individuals and families facing significant financial challenges.Nearly two dozen proposals were submitted for funding consideration, and MUW will submit recommendations for expenditures to the national board by May 29.

    Louisville Housing and Opportunities Micro-Enterprise (LHOME)

    $500 Lifeline Loan and $25,000 Small Business Continuity Loan applications are available as of Monday, April 6. For more information, visit: www.lhomeky.org, email info@lhomeky.org or call 502-882-8091.

    Small Business Administration Loans

    Kentucky has been approved for loans from the Small Business Administration, and most nonprofits are eligible to apply by working with a local lender. Click to see the available loan options. Importantly, the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can be fully or partially forgiven if you are able to keep staff employed or return to them to employment.

     

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants: Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children. Learn More Here.

  • GLI Resources on bringing employees back to work during COVID-19

    Resources on bringing employees back to work during COVID-19

    Review information on when your industry is reopening and minimum state government requirements for reopening at the Healthy at Work website.

    Note: Different sectors will have additional minimum requirements tailored to their industry. Those requirements, when available, will be posted on this page (scroll down on the page).

    UI Employer Handbook:

    The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet has developed a UI Employer Handbook for COVID-19. Please refer to pages 12 and 13 of this document for guidance on helping employees transition from unemployment back to employment.

    Key things to know:

    • Notify employees as soon as possible of the date they are expected to return to work.
    • According to the UI Employer Handbook, furloughed or laid-off employees may continue to draw unemployment benefits until their employer “begins operations.” If an employee has already filed a claim for this time-period, they should contact Kentucky’s UI help line to adjust this information: 502-564-2900
    • Please refer to page 13 of the UI Employer Handbook for guidance on what to do if a furloughed or laid-off employees chooses not to return to work after your business has restarted operations or requested that they return to work.
    • As an employer, you are entitled to have an opportunity to protest any claim for unemployment benefits by an employee. Learn more at the Kentucky Career Center’s Benefit Appeals website.

    Additional Recruitment Tools:

    Trends across the country have indicated that employers are having difficulty in filling openings and recalling workers. GLI has partnered with KentuckianaWorks to launch a Job Seeker Connection program. Job seekers can share their contact information and key data like skillsets, preferred industries and willingness to participate in additional training.

    Our team will filter this data and connect employers to interested candidates. By bringing opportunities directly to job seekers, our connection program incentivizes workers to return to the labor market sooner, allowing us to restart our economy more seamlessly.

    If you are an employer who is interested in receiving contact information from job seekers please email GLI’s Director of Education and Workforce Connectivity, Jessie Schook, jschook@greaterlouisville.com.

     

    Additional Resources:

  • General Resources for Nonprofits

    Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) – continually updated COVID-19 Nonprofit Resources List.

    Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN) –  COVID-19 Resource Page

    Nonprofit Guide to COVID planning

    National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Toolkit for Direct Service Providers

    HSC CPAs and Consultants – Coronavirus Resource Center

    Remote Work-Learning Resources. A list of different free platforms that can be utilized during this time to work, study or teach remotely. This list was put together with participation of different states, we selected some of them to save you some time in going through over a 100 list. Organizations suggest to pick one or two for your purpose and stick to it to reduce confusion.

    1si Cares! This free resource is created by One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties. This initiative is a three-pronged approach to assist businesses to navigate the current health crisis through 1si Connects, 1si Collaborates and 1si Calls

  • Youth Programming

    BLOCStar Helpful Hints for continuing to serve high program quality during the COVID-19 crisis.

    Facilitating Virtual Trainings Tip Sheet from Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC)

COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR KENTUCKY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

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If you or someone you know needs help, CALL 2-1-1 or TEXT your zip code to 898211.

Our call specialists are available 24/7 and will help connect you to food, housing, health, education and other resources available in our community.

To see our 2-1-1 dashboard that reflects the number of calls taken since March 9, 2020 in comparison to 2019, click HERE.

One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund:

  • Financial assistance is available to help with rental assistance, childcare, transportation, food, and utilities. Eligible households may call one of seven Neighborhood Place sites to apply. MORE INFORMATION HERE. 
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