Small Business Resiliency Assistance: In partnership with Washington State’s ethnic commissions, Latino Community Fund is contracting with community-based organizations to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate help to business owners-http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/small-business-resiliency-assistance/
Small Business Administration Funding Programs: SBA is here to help you overcome the challenges created by this health crisis. They offer multiple funding options for those seeking relief- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
UPDATE:
New Grant: Washington State Small Business Resiliency Grant. Small businesses have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowing how important small businesses are to our local neighborhoods and communities around the state, the Department of Commerce has developed the Community Small Business Resiliency Grant Program using $5 million in federal CARES Act funds. If you have any questions or need help filling out the application. Contact Eva Lujan, [email protected]
- Washington State Coronavirus Web Portal: The state has put together a meta site of resources, links and officials updates for businesses and workers- https://coronavirus.wa.gov/
- Association of Washington Business COVID-19 Resources for Employers – https://www.awb.org/covid-19-resources/
- Financial Resources for Washington Residents Impacted by Covid-19: This is a user-friendly list of all of the resources created to help Washington state residents, including information about Unemployment Assistance, Mortgage Assistance, Paying Student Loans, Paying Rent, Paying Credit Cards, Cash, Food, and Medical Assistance, Utilities Assistance, Short Term and Emergency Loans- https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources
ENGLISH BELOW
Reconocemos que con la situación de COVID-19 en constante cambio en todo el mundo, este es un momento sin precedentes para todos, un momento que, para muchos, está lleno de incertidumbre. Nuestros corazones y pensamientos están con todos y cada uno de ustedes.
Queremos que sepa que, como una organización, sigue siendo nuestra prioridad defender y apoyar a la comunidad latina en el estado de Washington y brindar información sobre esta situación y también ofrecerle los recursos disponibles para nuestra comunidad. A medida que continuamos siguiendo varias fuentes de información y continuamos ajustando nuestro trabajo y nuestra vida cotidiana, queremos tomar el tiempo para compartir con ustedes cómo el Latino Community Fund y su personal está respondiendo y trabajando para proveer algunos recursos.
Las noticias de COVID-19 son constantes y pueden llegar a ser abrumadoras. Aquí hay algunos recursos en los que confiamos para compartir lo mejor con la comunidad:
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Federal: Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades
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Salud pública local: el condado de King y el condado de Snohomish y el condado de Yakima
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Llame a una línea directa al 1-800-525-0127 y luego presione # para preguntas sobre lo que está sucediendo en el estado de Washington, cómo se propaga el virus y qué hacer si tiene síntomas.
Aquí hay algunos recursos estatales
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Apoyo a la salud mental: Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades Mentales (NAMI en inglés) y artículo del CDC sobre cómo manejar la ansiedad y el estrés
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Acceso a comida:
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Bancos de alimentos y apoyo de despensa en el estado de Washington
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Acceso a alimentos en las escuelas públicas: a nivel estatal, a nivel de Seattle y en todas las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de Yakima
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Información para trabajadores y dueños de negocios: información general
- Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda respecto a los servicios de salud, comuníquese con nosotros a través de nuestra línea de ayuda en español al
206-397-2440
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We recognize that with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation around the world, this is an unprecedented time for everyone — a time that, for many, is filled with uncertainty. Our hearts and thoughts go out to each and every one of you.
We want you to know that as an organization, it is still our priority to advocate and support the Latino Community in Washington State and bring information regarding this outbreak and the resources available to our community. As we continue to engage with several sources and continue adjusting our work and daily lives, we want to take the time to share with you how the Latino Community Fund and its staff are responding and working to provide you some resources.
COVID-19 news is constant and can become overwhelming fast. Here are some resources we are relying on to share what's best with the community:
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Local Public Health: Examples include King County and Snohomish County And Yakima County
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Call a hotline at 1-800-525-0127 and then press # for questions about what is happening in Washington state, how the virus spreads, and what to do if you have symptoms.
Here are some resources from across the state:
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Mental health support: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Managing Anxiety & Stress from the CDC
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Food access:
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Public school food access: At the state level, at the Seattle level, and at all Yakima School District schools
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Information for workers and business owners: General information and benefit access
- For any further questions in Spanish, contact LCF through our Spanish hotline at 206-397-2440
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