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Getting OrganizedA List of Tangible, Emotional, and Spiritual Supports for These Times TOC \h \u \z Material Aid PAGEREF _u55xu1ab4hpv \h 3Massachusetts PAGEREF _l6z8a7u58ell \h 3Boston PAGEREF _jtza12c0s1u2 \h 3Cambridge PAGEREF _3z8d9g12s8tg \h 4Quincy PAGEREF _3h5120byqeaz \h 4Financial Aid PAGEREF _p6ks9bavped \h 5For Artists & Musicians PAGEREF _xvmxqu2btpt5 \h 5For Community Members PAGEREF _a3cqa2ks056n \h 5For Workers and Industries Affected PAGEREF _e5ol4wkz69fu \h 6For Those in Prison or Jail PAGEREF _4dqo7zms5smt \h 6Miscellaneous PAGEREF _g8sdss8uy2q9 \h 7Caring for Ourselves PAGEREF _g04m1yj47l4z \h 8Physical Care PAGEREF _khuukee9240e \h 8Emotional Care PAGEREF _5pyg9rlt4snc \h 8Recovery Resources PAGEREF _uz1vzonrrjbp \h 9Spiritual Care PAGEREF _5fnmhc52ax2t \h 9Nourishment (Food & Recipes) PAGEREF _r97q6tbyc0ji \h 10Staying Connected PAGEREF _aqs5zbnpxt6p \h 11Virtual Hangout Options PAGEREF _ib27khl3crc1 \h 11Resources for Faith Communities PAGEREF _esvaumkbafgg \h 11To Do at Home PAGEREF _2wx1aqrmf1oo \h 12Working from Home PAGEREF _ni8iu3g0whq8 \h 12Entertainment PAGEREF _slk6l0avwp03 \h 12Kids PAGEREF _j4tmmxhtgs3n \h 12Activism PAGEREF _4zy6motnscva \h 13Health and Safety PAGEREF _n831z0rejsxl \h 15National PAGEREF _rwp8wsyzdd7p \h 15Boston PAGEREF _erzqu1704cqw \h 15Cambridge PAGEREF _iu9f44aoajig \h 15Quincy PAGEREF _8j3f1w1s9pgp \h 15Additional Resource Listings PAGEREF _8byg0p5ypj5o \h 16Material AidResources for giving and/or receiving tangible resources during these timesMassachusetts211 - Visit the website or call 211 for 24-hour hotline. “Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Always a confidential call, Mass 211 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies.”Project Bread - “Project Bread is working with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and many schools and community partners to provide families with access to school meals while schools are closed.” Find a map of meal sites on this website.Project Bread’s Foodsource Hotline - Toll-free hunger help-line for Massachusetts residents: 1-800-645-8333 BostonDorchester Community Care - “By filling out this form, you are adding yourself to a list of neighbors in Dorchester. People will be able to see your name, email address or contact info. They are invited to reach out to you directly about support you need or things you can offer or help with.”Mutual Aid Jamaica Plain and Roxbury - For neighbors to support each other in JP and Roxbury. “...we all have something to offer and we all have something we need. Feel free to fill out both ‘needs’ and ‘offerings.’”Greater Ashmont Main Street - “During this particular moment in time...we are proud to be able to act as the fiscal agent for a small group of mostly Dorchester residents working to help neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.” Donate to support these efforts on their website.Greater Boston Food Bank - “The Greater Boston Food Bank works passionately to end hunger across Eastern Massachusetts by providing our neighbors in need the healthy food and resources they need to thrive…. Search by zip code to access food for you and your family. Plus find SNAP assistance and FAQs.”Boston Public Schools - Coronavirus updates, Chromebook requests, free meal locations, digital learning resourcesCambridgeMaterial Aid and Advocacy Program - “The mission of the Material Aid and Advocacy Program (MAAP) is to support and empower community members experiencing homelessness or living in poverty, through material aid, access to resources, and advocacy opportunities.” Donate or check out their Emergency WishlistCambridge Mutual Aid Network - Cambridge residents can request and offer support to one anotherCambridge Public Schools - Updates for CPS families, Chromebook access, emergency meals program info, emotional & social support resourcesQuincyFather Bill’s & MainSpring - “Our mission is to end and prevent homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness, or are at risk of homelessness, achieve self-sufficiency.”Quincy Public Schools - Info for QPS students and families including breakfast and lunch distribution info, medication pick-up info, and tips for talking with children about the virusFinancial AidFor Artists & MusiciansArts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund by the Arts Administrators of Color Network- “in support of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists AND administrators (consultants, facilitators, box office staff, seasonal/temporary employees, etc.) who have been financially impacted due to COVID-19.”(Boston) Artist Relief Fund - “The Boston Artist Relief Fund will award grants of $500 and $1,000 to individual artists who live in Boston whose creative practices and incomes are being adversely impacted by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).”Boston Music Maker Relief Fund - “The Record Co. has established a fund to provide financial relief to Boston area music makers experiencing lost income as the result of performance cancellations related to COVID-19.”Resources for Visual Artists Staying Home - “This is a list for artists by artists, aiming to collect and share resources that can help visual artists and students of art who are staying home to slow the spread of Coronavirus.”For Community MembersSupporting Bostonians in Need during COVID-19 - “For every dollar you donate, UCB will put that exact total amount on Visa gift cards to send to Greater Bostonians in need….”City of Boston Rental Relief Fund - “The funds will help income-eligible tenants in the City of Boston who do not have access to expanded unemployment benefits, or because of the nature of their jobs, the unemployment benefits they will receive represent a significant reduction in their actual income.”COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC Folks - “We are prioritizing LGBTQI+, non-binary, gender fluid, and gender non-conforming people of color because we often have less ties to familial support networks, we have historically been simultaneously overlooked and surveilled by welfare state systems, our needs have been surplus to mainstream political formations, and we tend to work in the gig economy.”United Way COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund - Your generosity will help families and people in need access critical information and services like food, shelter, and more through our United Way network. 95% of your donation will provide relief to those left vulnerable by the pandemic.MA Application for Unemployment - “Have you lost your job? You may qualify for temporary income to support you while you look for a new one.”F.A.Q. on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus Bill - NYTimes article posted after the Senate passed stimulus bill on 3/26/20. “The Senate relief bill would send money to Americans and greatly expand unemployment coverage.”For Workers and Industries AffectedBoston Area COVID-19 Restaurant Emergency Fund - “This emergency fund is being established as an aid for workers in the hospitality industry, particularly the restaurant sector, in Boston, MA and surrounding communities who have seen a direct financial impact as a result of the current COVID-19 health crisis. Coronavirus Care Fund through the National Domestic Workers Alliance - “The National Domestic Workers Alliance is working to slow the spread of the virus by providing emergency assistance for domestic workers that enables them to stay home and healthy.”List Of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Relief Programs - “Below is a list of federal, state and lender-specific support to pursue, which will be updated to include programs as they’re released and refined. Return to this page regularly for updates.”Here’s How To Support Local Businesses During The Coronavirus Pandemic - “Local restaurants, coffee shops, hair salons, cleaning services, independent booksellers and other spots are suffering from a lack of customers.”Massachusetts Workers Emergency Relief Funds - “Compiled by Massachusetts Jobs with Justice for workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers should apply for these funds regardless of immigration status. Please research, apply, and share.”MassUndocuFund - “The MassUndocufund For Covid-19 Relief in Massachusetts Is Currently Raising Funds To Assist The Victims Of Covid-19 Pandemic, Which Has Caused Thousands Of Undocumented Workers to Lose Their Jobs And Livelihood Across The State”Sex Worker Harm Reduction Resources (U.S. Based) - “This document will be continually updated, so check back soon for more information!” Includes mutual aid funds, safety and health related resources, and quite a bit more. From Coyote RIHow to Support Independent Bookstores Right Now - “If you’re looking to support independent bookstores right now, whether they’re in your local area or not, here are a few ways you can start”For Those in Prison or JailBeyond Bond and Legal Defense Fund - “We’re raising money to help our neighbors get out of immigration jail right here in Boston.”Mutual Aid for MA Prisoners during COVID-19 - “Help us get soap and other items to our neighbors inside to help mitigate the deadly harm of incarceration.”MiscellaneousShowing Up for Racial Justice Emergency Fund - “The situation is escalating rapidly, and information changes all the time - our main goal in pooling our resources is to within our collective ensure that we are shifting resources to Roxbury, Dorchester, and working class communities of color in Boston who will face much higher unemployment and financial hardship + increased risk of being effected by COVID19.”Caring for OurselvesPhysical CareYou Can Take Care of Yourself in Coronavirus Quarantine or Isolation, Starting Right Now - NYTimes article with tips for moving your body at home, as well as some links (at the end) to resources for workouts, yoga, and meditationPhysical activity guidelines for older adults - Includes links to a number of specific exercises4 Corners Yoga and Wellness - Multiple recorded classes and community offerings20 Black Yoga Teachers with Online Classes in 2020 - from Yoga Green BookTwelve Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep - Helpful any time, but especially if all of this is negatively impacting your sleepDancing Alone Together - “In this unprecedented time of isolation, Dancing Alone Together aims to be a central resource for the digital dance world that is beginning to bloom.”Emotional CareGetting Emotionally Organized in a Crisis - “Especially if you’re someone who reacts to crisis by feeling like you’re in a fog, it can be helpful to slow down and get emotionally organized.” Article written by a coach.Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety - “Resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty.”Domestic Violence Support - Safelink Hotline. “SafeLink is Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence.” Call (877) 785-2020 or TTY (877) 521-2601Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine - “What expectations of normal am I letting go of today?” And a few moreTaking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty - from the American Foundation for Suicide PreventionMental Health and Wellness Tips During Covid-19 - “As we start facing the prospect of several weeks of social distancing or quarantine, we will have to start establishing our own ways of preserving our mental health at home.”National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders - Information, support (including online support groups), and helpline to address eating disordersNational Suicide Prevention Helpline - 1-800-273-8255 - call any timeSupporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis - article from Child Mind InstituteSupporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis - article from Child Mind InstituteThat Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief - article from Harvard Business ReviewNAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide - From the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Full of tangible resources and tips.Recovery Resources(Thank you to Fenway Health here, which also lists many resources on their site)Al-Anon Electronic Meetings - Also includes a list of phone meetings. “Electronic meetings, like all Al?Anon meetings, offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.”Boston Recovery Services - “311 is the City of Boston's confidential 24/7 referral center for addiction treatment and recovery services. If you are calling from outside? of Boston or from a payphone, call 1-855-494-4057.”In the Rooms - Online recovery communityOnline AA Meeting Directory - Online Intergroup, Alcoholics AnonymousOnline NA Meetings - Narcotics Anonymous web listingsOnline SMART Recovery Meetings - Calendar listing of online sessions and events from SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) RecoveryRefuge Recovery Online Meetings - “Refuge Recovery is grounded in the belief that Buddhist principles and practices create a strong foundation for a path to freedom from addiction.” Spiritual CareAn Anarchist Quaker’s Prayer to Soothe Anxiety - “What my therapist said when she closed her office because of coronavirus.”Caring for Self and Others in Times of Trouble: Some Spiritual Tools and Tips - “Please share these wherever you wish, taking what you need and leaving the rest.”Connection in a Time of Covid-19 - From Quaker Emily Provance. Includes virtual workshops and family devotionalsFree Mindfulness Resources - “Whether you're looking for live guided meditations connecting you to others, a quick practice to help you find your ground, or a free course on how to meditate, here’s how the Mindful community is coming together to serve in the days and weeks ahead.”Resources for Maintaining (Religious) Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Information about virtual religious services, religion classes, kid-friendly info about different religions, etc.Staying Grounded, Connected, & In Community During Covid-19 - Website created by Quaker and justice-based facilitator/trainer Lisa Graustein. “Until we are on the other side of this pandemic, I am going to be devoting this space to resources to help us stay grounded, connected, and in community while our daily lives experience the disruptions and challenges of this time.”Spiritual Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic - from Harvard Divinity SchoolSeder Zeraim in a Time of Isolation - “This is a resource for anyone who wants to learn Jewish text and relate it to the world today. It goes book by book through the first order of Mishna (Seder Zeraim, or the Order of Seeds) and samples texts that may be especially relevant in a moment of communal crisis.”Nourishment (Food & Recipes)How to Stock Your Kitchen If You're Worried About Coronavirus - Food & Wine article5 Tips From Chefs on Cooking From Your Pantry If You’re at Home - Time articleCooking Through It: A (Very Flexible) 10-Day Meal Plan for Our Current Cooking Moment - “Right now our cooking has to be more flexible than ever, so here's a guide to cooking with whatever you have on hand—and a community that will cook along with you.”Easy Baking Recipes - For those who find comfort in distractibakingEasy Pantry Recipes - from The Food NetworkEasy Recipes to Cook While You’re Self-Quarantined - from NYTimesStaying ConnectedVirtual Hangout OptionsZoom - Video chat with multiple people at onceNetflix Party - “Netflix Party synchronizes video playback and adds group chat to your favorite Netflix shows.”25 best video games to help you socialise while self-isolating - article from The GuardianTrickster Cards - Free platform for playing card games with friends online. “Let the fun begin. Play the games you love with friends and family or get matched with other live players at your level. Trickster Cards offers customizable rules so you can play cards your way!”Keep Your Game Night Rolling (At A Safe Distance)... - Three online services to play board games from a distance. Article from NPR.How to Cultivate Meaningful Online Gatherings - For anyone facilitatingResources for Faith CommunitiesBeing the Church Online - Resources on live streaming technology, information about using Zoom, tips for online faith community gatherings, and links to additional Quaker sitesNew England Yearly Meeting - Quaker umbrella organization in New England; currently lists tools for virtual worship & gatherings; resources for pastoral care; support for youth and families; list of meetings holding virtual worshipResources for Community- and Faith-Based Leaders - from the CDCTo Do at HomeWorking from Home5 Tips for Working from Home Amid COVID-19 - There are so many of these articles out there. This one from Psychology Today is short and sweet8 Tips To Make Working From Home Work For You - From NPR, this article links to resources for caring for kids while at home, too, and reminds us to recognize what we can’t doWorking at home during the coronavirus crisis with kids… - Tips from CNBCEDUCATORS/Related Service Providers (OT, PT, SLP): Supporting Students/Families with IEPs/Support Needs - “Educators, please complete this form and you will be matched with a family who is looking for a phone call, a google hang out, zoom call, or a video chat to better support their children with disabilities.”EntertainmentFree classical concerts you can listen to and watch online - “With many arts organizations and concert halls closing their doors due to concerns from the coronavirus, there has been a surge in performances offered for free online during the closures. Here is our updated list of great performances and concert libraries that you can enjoy from home.”Virtual Tours of Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, and Theme Parks - “‘Walk’ through some of the world's most prestigious cultural institutions, like The Met and The American Museum of Natural History, then go for a ‘ride’ on Disney's new Frozen rollercoaster with the kids.”Streaming & Downloadable Media from Boston Public Library - Just because a number of library branches are closed doesn’t mean you can’t access free audiobooks, ebooks, movies, TV shows, etc. This link is to BPL, but you can look for the equivalent in your area.Montreaux Jazz Festival - “Montreux Jazz Festival would like to bring a little magic into your home! We have made over 50 Festival concerts available to stream for free, including performances by Ray Charles, Wu-Tang Clan, Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Deep Purple, Carlos Santana, and more.”Park Activities You Can Do from the Comfort of Your Home - “From family friendly activities to an immersive audio experience, there are a variety of ways you can bring the wonder of our national parks into your home.”Watch 66 Oscar-Nominated-and-Award-Winning Animated Shorts Online... - Courtesy of the National Film Board of CanadaKidsIf your kids are alive and fed, you're doing just fine - Article in Today’s Parent. “There are no best practices for parenting, working and living through an international crisis. You need to function in whatever way works best for your family.”Creating a new normal for kids during the uncertainties of COVID-19 - article from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Sample Schedules For Kids Home From School During Coronavirus Outbreak - Collection of sample schedules for referenceCoronavirus Guide for Parents: 100s of Activities and Resources - from Mommy Poppins. Their resources are organized into different categories in case that makes this sheer number seem a bit less daunting.Teachers Share Their Favorite Free Learning Websites And Apps For Kids - This HuffPost article links to a number of resourcesIndoor Activities You Can Do With Kids To Help Avoid Coronavirus Risk - HuffPost article focusing on indoor activitiesA List of Indoor Activities That Will Keep Kids Entertained While Stuck at Home - Another article with indoor activities, this one from PopSugarA Growing Collection of CV-19 Tales From Kids, Parents, and Global Storytellers - “Storytelling is a time-tested way to build safety, intimacy, and creativity in the home, and scientists have collected many of the reasons why…. In response to the coronavirus outbreak, we are reaching out to storytellers, parents, and children all over the world to collect stories that bring a little healing and levity into our homes.”Free Kids’ Audio Books via Audible - “For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.”ActivismAmericans of Conscience Checklist - Sign up to receive weekly checklist including - 1. A weekly list of clear, well-researched actions in support of things we can all agree on:DemocracyVoting accessEquality for all AmericansBasic respect for aspiring Americans2. Thank-you notes to people advocating for these issues on both sides of the aisle.3. Encouraging good news about the values we share.How to Beat Coronavirus Capitalism - “...an online teach-in with Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, with a musical performance by Lia Rose”Organizing in a Time of Social Distancing - “**THE WISDOM OF DISABILITY JUSTICE ORGANIZERS**....featuring: Patricia Berne, Lydia X. Z. Brown, and Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarsinha….Even if you’re not able to attend [Thurs, Apr 2, 7-8pm], register and we will send you a recording after the event.”Showing Up for Racial Justice Boston - “SURJ BOSTON is a local chapter of Showing Up For Racial Justice, a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice…. For more information about SURJ Boston, anti-racism events and educational opportunities in the Boston area please join our email list and follow our calendar of local racial justice events.”Vote Forward - Write letters to encourage voting. “Vote Forward is shifting our focus to a new effort, a set of campaigns designed to accumulate a very large volume of “Please Vote!” letters to be sent on October 27th, 2020. We are continuing to host experimental voter registration efforts as well, and will be adding these periodically, but our primary emphasis in the months ahead is on kick starting our 2020 get-out-the-vote project.”Health and SafetyNationalCDC - Find up-to-date information and recommendationsBostonBoston Public Health Commission - “Information is rapidly changing, and the Boston Public Health Commission will update this post as new and relevant information becomes available.”CambridgeCity of Cambridge - The site lists recommendations, resources (including related to housing), and other updates as they become availableQuincyCity of Quincy - Local updates are being posted on this site. You can also sign up for Alert Quincy to receive alerts for the city as they ariseAdditional Resource ListingsBoston + MA COVID19 Resources - “A Limited List of Resources Compiled by the Asian American Resource Workshop (a small grassroots pan-Asian organization) (Boston and Massachusetts specific with some national resources).” Includes resources esp. related to mutual aid, support for workers, social justice and human rightsCOVID-19 Support - from Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County. “Dealing with the effects of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can be stressful. The CAC of Suffolk County is committed to providing continued support and services for children and families during this time. Please see below for links to community resources and tips on talking with children about the virus.”COVID-19 Resource Guide for Boston’s Immigrants - from the City of Boston. Includes information (helpful to everyone) about housing, food access, medical care, legal outlets, and other supports available.COVID-19 Resources - From Massachusetts Jobs with Justice. “Boston groups are compiling lists of resources for communities. Please share and email us with any updates at massjobswithjustice@”Resources for Massachusetts LGBTQIA+ Youth During COVID-19 - “This list is compiled by the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth based on submissions from partner organizations and the community. Please send submissions to commission@ma- for us to review and potentially add!” ................
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