Galveston County COVID-19 Resource Updates

Galveston County COVID-19 Resource Updates

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Representative Randy Weber Telephone Town Hall

? "I know this is not an easy time for any of us but I realize it is harder for some than for others. Twenty-two million American workers have been laid off; small businesses have been forced to shut their doors--some forever--due to government orders to cease or limit operations. Many of you are having to make incredibly tough decisions about your physical and financial health. Through no fault of your own, we know many of you are suffering. I want you to know that we are doing everything we can to get you the assistance, support and information you need."

? "I will be hosting a telephone town hall inviting all TX-14 constituents to join me and other local, state and federal government officials to answer your questions regarding the latest updates on the Coronavirus response."

? Please join us Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6:20 pm. Call-in#: 877-229-8493 ID Code: 111533 To ask a question, dial *3

America's Small Business Development Center

? ASBDC Texas Gulf Coast Network is hosting Daily Webinars On SBA Recovery Assistance: StepBy- Step Information

? Tune in daily for these no-cost webinars on COVID-19 disaster loan updates and resources. Presenter Rebecca Schultz will provide you with daily updates to processes, new options, and information provided by SBA.

? Each session will take place at 11 a.m. and will allow for chat Q&A. o Wednesday, April 29 Register o Thursday, April 30 Register o Friday, May 1 Register

COVID-19 Grants

? Google, LiftFund, Restaurant Strong, Hello Alice and local community grants are being distributed immediately to small business owners impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. o Sam's Club Small Business Grant o Assist Her Emergency Relief Grant o Save Small Business Fund (applications have closed) o Google Small Business, Medium Business Grant o Hello Alice COVID-19 Grant o Restaurant Strong Grant o LiftFund Grant & Loans (grant program closed, some loan programs still available) o Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Grant o More Grant Information

Updates!

State of Texas ? Governor Abbott's Reopening Orders can be viewed in more detail here ->

? The Governor outlined the following points in his address: o Phase I - Begins May 1st

1) The Governor's Orders supersede any local Orders. 2) Stay at Home Orders to expire as planned on April 30th. 3) Vulnerable individuals ( over 65 years of age ) are recommended to stay at home until the

middle of May. 4) Retail businesses, including restaurants, malls, and movie theaters, including museums, can

reopen May 1st but can have no more than 25% capacity of customers. 5) Churches can expand over 25%. 6) Wear masks, if you feel safer, especially in areas where appropriate social distancing is not

possible. Masks are not mandated. 7) Bars, Gyms, Barbershops, and Hair Salons are to stay closed at this time and may be able to

open May 18th. 8) Outdoor Sports, such as tennis and golf, of no more than four people, are permitted. 9) Increase State-Wide Testing and Infection Tracking o Phase II - Begins May 18th 1) Retail businesses, restaurants, etc. can go to 50% capacity, if infections are under control. 2) Bars, Gyms, Barbershops, Hair Salons, etc. will be evaluated to possibly open.

3) Beach opening was not addressed and will be decided by Galveston City Council during their April 30th meeting.

4) The Small Business Administration resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program loan applications at 10:30 am EST today 4/28/20.

? Governor Abbott announces comfort food care packages for Texas youth and families during COVID19:

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Texas Homeless Network

? They have a COVID-19 Homelessness & Health Preparedness Resource page! I also just attended a webinar from them regarding the virus that provided these other resource below and some helpful information regarding a plan for the homeless community. I will provide the link to the recording when it becomes available.

? Resource page: ? COVID-19 and the CoC webinar: Tuesday April 28th: 2:15 - 3:45pm

NIFA Food and Agriculture Service Learning Funding Opportunity The Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program increases the knowledge of agricultural sciences and improves the nutritional health of children through food, garden, and nutrition education within host organizations or entities, such as school cafeterias and classrooms. This program fosters a higher level of community engagement between farms, school systems, and brings together stakeholders from all parts of the food system. The initiative is part of a broader effort to increase access and improve the quality of school meals for low-income children, but also to dramatically improve their quality. Closing date is June 4, 2020. Range of awards: $0-$225,000. More info Food and Agriculture Service Learning funding opportunity.

Rosenberg Library

? Share Your COVID?19 Pandemic Story

o Call and leave us a message at (409) 763 ? 8854 ext. 126 or email gthc@ for more information.

? Aliens: Escape from Earth o On Tuesday April 21st @6:00pm Science Tellers presents Aliens: Escape from Earth, an interactive science and storytelling program where science is used as special effects to create an adventure that is out of this world! Recommended ages 4-12

o Please private message our Facebook page or call and leave a message to register. We will message or call you back with the password, (409) 763 ? 8854 ext. 135 to register.

? Resource List:

UTMB Education Center

? The Alzheimer's Association continues to offer care and support services through our 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900. We are available through virtual and phone meetings to help address dementia care questions and concerns. Visit COVID19 to learn how caregivers and persons living with dementia can stay healthy.

? Support groups

o Please call (800) 272-3900 to get more information to connect with a group. o ALZCONNECTED : Our online community to connect with other individuals.

Testing

Galveston County Health District

? Free COVID-19 testing will be offered this week as follows: o Texas City: Tuesday through Friday To make an appointment please call 409.978.4040 between 8:00am-1:00pm Tuesday through Wednesday Galveston County Health District, 9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway. o Galveston: Thursday and Friday To make an appointment please call 409.978.4080 between 1:30-5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday Fire Station No. 5, 5728 Ball St. o League City: Tuesday and Wednesday Please note that all appointments in League City are filled.

Website for eligibility criteria and further information:

Free coronavirus testing sites:

? United Memorial Medical Center ? Legacy Community Health ? City of Houston

Private, for-pay testing sites: ? UTMB: Please call for screening 800-917-8906 ? Memorial Hermann ? League City: virtualdashcare ? My Family Doctor ? Next Level Urgent Care

Community Health Network ? How to Reach Us

o If an individual is experiencing or "has") any symptoms and would like to be screened for COVID19, please call 281-824.1480, send a text message to 281-385-8401, or visit .

? Testing Center Locations o Scarsdale Family Health Center 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., Suite 160 Houston, Texas 77089

o Freeport Community Health Center 905 N. Gulf Blvd. Freeport, Texas 77541

o Adoue Family Health Center 1111 W. Adoue St. Alvin, Texas 77511

COVID-19 Specific Resources

American Banking Association

? Banks providing assistance during COVID-19 Government Shut-Down o For more information and to see the list of banks offering assistance:

Bud Light - Open for Take Out ? Simply put in your zip code and a mile radius on their Open for Take Out website to see which bars and restaurants in your area are open for takeout and/or delivery. ?

CARES ACT ? Questions can be sent to Naomi Cantu, Homeless Programs Administrator, at

naomi.cantu@tdhca.state.tx.us or 512-475-3975. ? Economic Injury Disaster Loan

o Apply online:

? Paycheck Protection Program o For an overview of the program, click here o If you're a borrower, more information can be found here o The application for borrowers can be found here o HBDI is releasing updated information as soon as we receive. Please contact them for additional resources and/or information:

Collaborative for Children

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