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Silicon Valley Pet Project
Silicon Valley Pet Project is helping save local at-risk shelter pets. If you’re looking to adopt or foster a pet or would like to donate or volunteer, check out Silicon Valley Pet Project in San Jose
Urban League-ACLU of NorCal
The Bay Area Urban League Is committed to racial justice and stands against systemic oppression within our communities. Find out how you can get involved.
And learn how the ACLU of Northern California is focused on protecting and advancing civil liberties here in the Bay Area.
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV)
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley believes everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home. They help to preserve affordable housing by providing critical repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners at no cost. The majority of the families served are seniors or people with disabilities.
Spare the Air
Spare the Air provides updates on unhealthy air quality and tips to reduce air pollution. Spare the Air focuses on educating and helping us make better choices to improve air quality and make the Bay Area a healthier, more enjoyable place to live.
Cal Fresh
The CalFresh Program provides monthly benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program is here to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by giving them a means to meet their nutritional needs. Find out if you qualify and how to apply
Second Harvest of SV
In Silicon Valley hunger continues to be at an all-time high despite the region’s wealth. Second Harvest is now serving an average of 500,000 people every month, twice as many people as it reached pre-pandemic. Second Harvest also connects people to federal nutrition programs and other food resources.
Child Advocates of SV
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley brings volunteers from our community to help show up and lift up foster kids. You can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate. The CASA Program is to ensure every child in the Santa Clara County foster care system has a caring, stable adult in their life to mitigate the effects of having experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
R.A.F.T.
This Back to School year “Raft” The “Resource Area For Teaching” is offering educators discounts on school supplies along with classroom idea sheets, teacher tips and low-cost STEAM projects.
PHP Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents supports, educates, and inspires families to build bright futures for youth and adults with special needs. You can become a Mentor Parent by sharing your personal experience, and emotional support to another parent.
SV Pride
August is Pride Month in Silicon Valley! Join us for The Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival August 28th and 29th at Plaza De Cesar Chavez in Downtown San Jose! And don’t miss the Pre-Pride event “Out at the Ballpark” Friday August 27th at Excite BallPark. Find out more at SVPride.com
Family Giving Tree
The Family Giving Tree Back-to-School Drive is hoping to give tens of thousands of backpacks filled with essential school supplies that aid in STEAM learning. Plus kids will get an essential Health Kit with a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, hand sanitizer, and a face mask. You can help our kids start THIS school year right by helping the Family Giving Tree back to school drive.
Hope Services
Hope Services mission is to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs here in Silicon Valley.
Tickets are available now for Hope Services’ largest fundraiser of the year, benefiting programs and services to more than 3,200 Bay Area individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.
Second Harvest of SV
Free summer meals are back for kids! Any child who is 18 or younger can get a safe, free lunch at more than 80 sites in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties—no registration needed. Some sites also offer free breakfast and an afternoon snack as well as low cost meals to adult caregivers.
For help finding a meal site or other food resources this summer text “Summer” for English, “Verano” for Spanish, “Muahe” for Vietnamese or “Лeto” for Russian to 876-876 or visit www.shfb.org/getfood.
Spare the Air
Spare the Air provides updates on unhealthy air quality and tips to reduce air pollution. Spare the Air focuses on educating and helping us make better choices to improve air quality and make the Bay Area a healthier, more enjoyable place to live.
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley (RTSV)
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley believes everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home. They help to preserve affordable housing by providing critical repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners at no cost. The majority of the families served are seniors or people with disabilities.
Silicon Valley Strong-Shop Local
As life opens up throughout California, you can support local businesses right here in Silicon Valley. Get the latest on Silicon Valley Strong and help lift up your favorite local businesses.
Early Start
Early Start California helps parents of young children with support services for improving outcomes for babies or toddlers who may have developmental delays or disabilities. Parents can contact the California Early Start Program.
Sacred Heart Community Service
Thanks to funding from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and a network of private partners, the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System has rental and financial assistance available for those on the edge of homelessness.
R.A.F.T.
You can enroll your kid in RAFT’s “STEAM” Design Challenge Summer Camps. Children get to engage with hands-on activities grounded in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive is now open for weekends and holidays. Catch a stunning documentary in the IMAX Dome Theater and explore interactive exhibits that will supercharge your creativity and imagination.
SV Pride
Silicon Valley Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. It all started back in 1975 as a gay rights rally and evolved into San Jose Pride Festival and is now Silicon Valley Pride. Save the date! SV Pride 2021 “twenty-twenty one” is August 22nd through 27th!
Pivotal Now
Pivotal Now helps local foster kids with their education. They provide coaching, scholarships, tutoring, workshops, summer internships, and job placement. Find out how you can support Pivotal in their mission of creating better outcomes for foster youth in Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley Strong-Shop Local
As life opens up throughout California, you can support local businesses right here in Silicon Valley. Get the latest on Silicon Valley Strong and help lift up your favorite local businesses.
Early Start
Early Start California helps parents of young children with support services for improving outcomes for babies or toddlers who may have developmental delays or disabilities. Parents can contact the California Early Start Program.
Sacred Heart Community Service
Thanks to funding from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and a network of private partners, the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System has rental and financial assistance available for those on the edge of homelessness.
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley
The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley is dedicated to helping sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife with free care, rehabilitation, and the opportunity for release. You can learn more about their mission and how you can help the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley
SF Pride
SF Pride is happening throughout June with the theme: “All in This Together!” The celebration will be the best version of what is possible at this time, prioritizing public health while providing many opportunities for LGBTQ+ people and allies to experience visibility, solidarity, and joy. Take part in new and exciting Pride events throughout all of June.
HDSA-Huntington’s Disease Society of America
You can help improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s Disease. Sign up for the San Jose Team Hope 10K Run/5K Walk Saturday, June 19th at Campbell Park at the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Get more info and registration to join San Jose Team Hope
Silicon Valley Pet Project
Silicon Valley Pet Project is helping save local at-risk shelter pets. If you’re looking to adopt or foster a pet or would like to donate or volunteer, check out Silicon Valley Pet Project in San Jose
Subscribe to Live
Bay Area Music venues can now get financial help. The non profit “Giving Back Fund” has launched “Subscribe to Live” in support of San Francisco’s independent live performance venues. Through community crowdfunded micro-donations, #SubscribeToLive will help pay venues’ essential bills.
Urban League-ACLU of NorCal
The Bay Area Urban League Is committed to racial justice and stands against systemic oppression within our communities. Find out how you can get involved.
And learn how the ACLU of Northern California is focused on protecting and advancing civil liberties here in the Bay Area.
Children’s Discovery Museum
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose welcomes you back inside! Now you can bring your kids in for a day of fun and learning. Whether you’re visiting us in-person or online, their mission is to inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Santa Clara County COVID Vaccination Information
You can book your appointment for a COVID vaccine now and find out more information about vaccine safety. It’s all available from The Santa Clara County Department of Health
Pajaro Valley Shelter – Benefit Run or Walk
Outrun family homelessness this Mother’s Day with Pajaro Valley Shelter Services: registration for the virtual Mother’s Day Run & Walk is open! Show families you care – run or walk One, Five or Ten K – anytime, anywhere! Join in this 37-year-old Mother’s Day tradition! Find details and registration online at PVSHELTER DOT ORG.
Santa Clara County COVID Vaccination Information
The Santa Clara County Department of Health has complete information on Covid-19 Vaccinations with the latest updates on availability and eligibility.
Silicon Valley Pet Project
Silicon Valley Pet Project is helping save local at-risk shelter pets through rescue, community involvement, and education. If you’re Looking to adopt or foster a pet or would like to donate or volunteer check out Silicon Valley Pet Project in San Jose
San Francisco County Department of Public Health
You can get information on openings, vaccines, testing, flex spending for Covid costs and much more. It’s all available from the San Francisco County Department of Public Health.
First Five California
Hey Parents, First 5 California has launched an updated website. You can access parenting tips, articles, instructional videos, and review updated scientific and medical data. First 5 can also connect you with agencies for COVID resources and much more.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is now providing food to an average of 500,000 people every month in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties – double the number served before the crisis. Donate to Second Harvest and help lift someone up
Urban League-ACLU of NorCal
The Bay Area Urban League Is committed to racial justice and stands against systemic oppression within our communities. Find out how you can get involved.
And learn how the ACLU of Northern California is focused on protecting and advancing civil liberties here in the Bay Area.
Covid-19 Community Resource guide
You can get an easy to use COVID-19 community resource guide for help with food, rental assistance, health care, public benefits and more. All available now!
COVID-19 Community Resources: Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County COVID Vaccination Information
The Santa Clara County Department of Health has complete information on Covid-19 Vaccinations with the latest updates on availability and eligibility.
Silicon Valley Pet Project
Silicon Valley Pet Project is helping save local at-risk shelter pets through rescue, community involvement, and education. If you’re looking to adopt or foster a pet or would like to donate or volunteer check out Silicon Valley Pet Project in San Jose
CityTeam
CityTeam helps to fill local needs here in the Bay Area. They offer hot meals, groceries, shelter, housing and restorative programs, learning, career help,and more. COVID-19 continues to displace those most vulnerable. Donate or volunteer to CityTeam serving us here in San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco.
San Francisco County Department of Public Health
You can get information on openings, vaccines, testing, flex spending for Covid costs and much more. It’s all available from the San Francisco County Department of Public Health.
First Community Affordable Housing
If you’re looking for a place to live here in the Bay Area … First Community Affordable Housing has resources that provide lots of information about affordable housing. You can search listings and resources for financial and rental assistance.
LGBTQ+ Billy DeFrank Center
You can still connect with others safely and have fun. The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Plus Center has virtual activities online every week including games, activities and discussions.
School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County
School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County is committed to providing high quality primary medical care to low income families. And of course, the pandemic has made the need greater for people who are uninsured.
You can make a donation to School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County.
Covid-19 Community Resource Guide
You can get an easy to use COVID-19 community resource guide for help with food, rental assistance, health care, public benefits and more. All available now!
COVID-19 Community Resources: Santa Clara County
College of Adaptive Arts
The College of Adaptive Arts provides a lifelong, equitable collegiate experience to adults with special needs who historically have not had access to college education. Students can take an individual class or can complete a variety of study curriculums.
Sacred Heart Community Service
Thanks to funding from the County of Santa Clara, City of San José, and a network of private partners, the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System has additional rental and financial assistance available for at-risk residents who’ve been financially-impacted by COVID-19.
Martha’s Kitchen
Martha’s Kitchen serves people most vulnerable to food insecurity in our community. The amount of meals provided by Martha’s Kitchen on a weekly basis has increased by 100%. Martha’s Kitchen serves over a million prepared meals and groceries in and around the Bay Area. You can help their mission to provide food to the needy by donating.
Healthy Kid Foundation
Healthier Kids Foundation envisions all Silicon Valley Youth achieving good health, educational equity, and success in life. They partner with community organizations, schools, preschools, daycare sites, and parents to make sure that nothing gets in the way of good health for kids
Santa Clara County Department of Health
Covid Testing helps identify people without symptoms who could be spreading the virus so that they can stay away from work and public places until their infectious period is over. Find out how to get a test from the Santa Clara County Department of Health
Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is now providing food to an average of 500,000 people every month in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties – double the number served before the crisis. Donate to Second Harvest and help lift someone up
SF-Marin Food Bank
The SF-Marin Food Bank is facing an unprecedented challenge to support the hungry due to Covid. More of our neighbors are facing food scarcity because of lost hours, wages, or jobs. Donate to SF-Marin Food Bank and help lift someone up
COVID-19 Dashboard
You can reference a live dashboard of COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County. Help protect yourself and others by wearing a mask and following local protocols.
Help a neighbor through a gift with purchase
Right now, when you purchase a ‘Best Of’ item from Cop.Copine Paris, a European made women’s fashion line in San Francisco, an item will be donated to a person of your choosing. https://cop-copineus.com/
Urban League-ACLU of NorCal
The Bay Area Urban League Is committed to racial justice and stands against systemic oppression within our communities. Find out how you can get involved.
And learn how the ACLU of Northern California is focused on protecting and advancing civil liberties here in the Bay Area.
Cal Fresh – Santa Clara County
CalFresh Food is a nutrition program to help out low-income households by increasing your food budget to buy healthy food at most grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and some restaurants. Find out if you qualify
Alum Rock Counseling Center
Alum Rock Counseling Center is the only non-profit agency that serves youth with a specific focus on East and Central San José. ARCC provides care to improve truancy, school failure, anger management, and family violence.
Santa Clara County Public Libraries
Santa Clara County Libraries give you free access to eBooks, eMagazines, audiobooks, music, streaming video, online research and a lot more! And it’s all free to every resident of Santa Clara County.
Social Justice – Do The Bay
Donating, educating, voting, and protesting, are all ways to help the Black Lives Matter movement, but where you choose to spend your money has just as big of an impact. Supporting Black-owned restaurants, cafes, cannabis brands, bakeries, and other businesses is a great way to get involved in the movement. For a more comprehensive list, check out Soleil Ho’s sheet. If we’ve missed any of your favorite spots, please drop us a line at [email protected].
Santa Clara County Department of Health
Santa Clara County Department of Health is committed to providing accurate and reliable reports on Covid. Decisions moving forward will be based on the science, data and facts related to the specific conditions in our communities.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
The economic crisis created by the pandemic has pushed many families deeper into poverty and caused others to seek food assistance for the very first time. Anyone who needs a healthy meal should be able to get one. Donate to Second Harvest and help lift someone up
Legal Advocates for Children & Youth (LACY)
Legal Advocates for Children & Youth provides free and confidential legal assistance to children and youth in juvenile dependency, family law, probate guardianship, education matters and many other areas impacting child welfare and legal rights.
Free Flu Shots-Santa Clara County Department of Health
Every person aged 6 months and older needs the flu vaccine, and it’s especially important this year with Covid widely circulating in Santa Clara County. Free Flu Shots are available every Saturday at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. No appointment needed. All are welcome regardless of immigration status. Brought to you by the Santa Clara County of Public Health
One Warm Coat
The need for warm coats this fall and winter will be greater than ever before.
Families who were already struggling are now at severe risk, and many will be unable to pay their utility bills. You can bring warmth this season by donating to One Warm Coat
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue San Francisco
Muttville is a San Francisco care and adoption service for dogs, aged seven years and older, helping to create better lives for them through rescue, foster, adoption, and hospice. If you’re looking for a new member of the family or want to donate get in touch with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
Urban League-ACLU of NorCal
The Bay Area Urban League Is committed to racial justice and stands against systemic oppression within our communities. Find out how you can get involved
And learn how the ACLU of Northern California is focused on protecting and advancing civil liberties here in the Bay Area.
Cal Fresh – Santa Clara County
CalFresh Food is a nutrition program to help out low-income households by increasing your food budget to buy healthy food at most grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and some restaurants. Find out if you qualify
Second Harvest
Living in the Bay Area can be expensive. But you don’t have to choose between paying bills or eating healthy food. Second Harvest offers a number of free food resources. Many don’t even require ID to apply.
Silicon Valley Pet Project
You can help support the adoption of pets right here in the South Bay. Just select Silicon Valley Pet Project when you purchase anything on Amazon by going to smile.amazon.com. You can also make a donation through their Amazon wish list.
Sacred Heart Community Services
Sacred Heart Community Services is working to create a Bay Area free from poverty by creating hope, opportunity, and action. You can be a part of the solution by volunteering your time or donating goods. And, Sacred Heart can help you apply for available community resources.
Breathe California
Breathe California offers free indoor air quality assessments and recommendations for cleaner indoor air to help reduce asthma symptoms and help us all improve our health.
Stanford Children’s Health
Stanford Children’s Health physicians want to remind families to not delay routine care and to keep up with your child’s immunization schedules. Specialty service and primary care clinics are seeing patients in person as needed and have safety protocols already in place.
California State Parks
California has 280 state parks, over 340 miles of coastline, 15,000 campsites, and 4,500 miles of trails. We have the largest and most diverse recreational, natural, and cultural heritage holdings of any state. Find out how to enjoy more of our beauty by visiting the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is challenging all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote. Find out what you can do to help support voting rights. And vote safe. Vote early.
Urban League-ACLU of NorCal
The Bay Area Urban League Is committed to racial justice and stands against systemic oppression within our communities. Find out how you can get involved
And learn how the ACLU of Northern California is focused on protecting and advancing civil liberties here in the Bay Area.
Organization: Santa Clara County WIC Program
Santa Clara County offers Nutritional programs for Women, Infants and Children with assistance for food benefits, health care and community services. Find out if you qualify.
League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is challenging all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote. Find out what you can do to help support voting rights. And vote safe. Vote early.
San Mateo Foster City School District
Parents! The San Mateo Foster City School District website has everything you need to help support your student, including Distance Learning guides, technology resources, and community resources.
Sunnyvale Community Services
Sunnyvale Community Services is an independent, nonprofit emergency assistance agency working to prevent homelessness and hunger in our local community. They are part of the safety net for all zip codes in Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara County Resources
You can reference a live dashboard of Covid 19 cases in Santa Clara County. Help prevent the spread and wear a mask to protect you and others.
League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is challenging all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote. Find out what you can do to help support voting rights. And vote safe. Vote early.
sccvote.org
Now all Santa Clara County voters will automatically receive a Vote by Mail (VBM) ballot beginning October 5th. Vote safe. Vote from home.
The Hardly Strictly Music Relief Fund: Bay Area is now accepting applications from local musicians. Created by Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, this $1.5 million charitable effort seeks to recognize, appreciate, and care for the people who lend their creativity, heart, and hard work to the American roots music ecosystem in the Bay Area. The fund includes $450,000 for individual musicians’ relief and additional support for local music venues and their workers.
The individual grant program is open to roots musicians living full time in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, or Sonoma Counties. Applications will be accepted through September 14, 2020, at 5 p.m. Applicants will be notified about their award status by September 25, 2020, followed immediately by the disbursement of funds.
The Fund will be administered by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) and the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI). CCI has a longstanding practice of prioritizing those who have been marginalized in the conventional arts and culture field. They have mobilized their many years of expertise in supporting individuals to facilitate COVID relief funds for artists, and have successfully worked with the cities of San Francisco and Oakland, as well as the State of California, on COVID relief. Both ACTA and CCI bring their long commitment and experience as grantmaking intermediaries supporting individual artists and cultural communities towards advancing racial and cultural equity.
In addition to the musician grant program, The Hardly Strictly Music Relief Fund includes a grant program for Bay Area music venues with a track record of presenting American Roots styles. The nomination process for venues is now closed with funding announcements being made soon.
For more information on the individual musicians grant opportunity and to apply, visit actaonline.org/hardlystrictly.
For more information on the venue grant opportunity, visit http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/2020/music-relief/
Santa Clara County’s eviction moratorium has been extended through August 31st. Renters now have up to 6 months after the moratorium expires to repay at least half of the past-due rent, and up to a year to repay the full past-due rent. Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing
Parents! The Milpitas Unified School District has answers on home-schooling. Learn more about “educate-every-where” flexible learning to get the most out of the new school year.
Rebuilding Downtown San Jose
The Rebuild Downtown Fund will help impacted small, local and minority-owned businesses recover and rebuild downtown through murals, art and beautification. The San Jose Downtown Foundation will administer the funds directly to the businesses, nonprofits and artists that make up the heart and soul of our community.
Black Lives Matters
Black Lives Matters is committed to struggling together and to imagining and creating a world free of anti-Blackness, where every Black person has the social, economic, and political power to thrive. Find out what’s happening here in the Bay Area and how you can become involved
The African American Community Service Agency
The African American Community Service Agency is dedicated to preserving the dignity and culture of the diverse Bay Area black community, and promoting full participation of all of Santa Clara County.
ACLU of Northern California
The ACLU of Northern California is focused on protecting and advancing the civil liberties of people in the Bay Area, and all over the country. Find out more and how you can be a part of the process.
Register to Vote
Voting is one of our most important rights as citizens. As long as this country has existed, communities like ours have had to fight for the right to vote. There are still people today who don’t want some people to vote. It’s our turn to stand up and vote to preserve this right the honor of those who went before us.
Know Your Rights
“Know Your Rights Camp” is Colin Kaepernick’s organization aimed at advancing education, self-empowerment, and mass mobilization of people of color all over the US.
Life Services Alternatives
Life Services Alternatives believes all people with developmental disabilities have the right to live a full and happy life. They support adults with special needs in neighborhood homes throughout Santa Clara County and provide personalized skill building programs to help make a difference in the South Bay.
The Tech Interactive
The Tech interactive can halep teachers and parents this summer. They’ve pulled together a collection of lesson plans and activities that you can be adapted for at-home learning. You’ll find a variety of materials for different grade levels, subjects and levels of independence, but what they all share is our mission of developing the problem-solvers of tomorrow.
Santa Clara County Child Abuse Prevention Council
In times of crisis and economic insecurity, rates of child abuse and neglect increase. However, reports of abuse have declined dramatically. When children stay at home, they are isolated from those who look out for their safety and well-being. We all need to step up: family members, neighbors and essential workers. Contact 1-833-SCC-KIDS that is 1-833-722-5437. Brought to you by the Santa Clara County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Department of Family & Children’s Services, First 5 of Santa Clara County and the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
Child Abuse Prevention Council
Santa Clara County Employment
If you’re looking for employment resources and help navigate support from the state, we have a quick link to the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency.
Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Santa Clara County (WIC) Nutrition Program
Have you heard about the “WIC” Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children? It serves the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. The program can also help single and foster parents.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Martha’s Kitchen
Martha’s Kitchen is feeding about a thousand meals a day to keep up with extra need. You can help out by contributing to a GoFundMe charity page that has been created to raise the additional funds.
Loaves and Fishes
Dedicated staff and volunteers at Loaves & Fishes are committed to providing nutritious meals to our hungry and homeless neighbors in need. Requests for services have tripled. Please donate today to help out those suffering on the edge.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley continues to help our neighbors who are facing food scarcity. As the need continues, you can donate online to help those most vulnerable.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Santa Clara County Libraries
Libraries throughout Santa Clara County are expanding online services. Everything from kids storytime, to career and job development resources, and access virtual film and book clubs are now up and running! And it’s all free to every resident of Santa Clara County.
Resource Area For Teaching (RAFT)
Get access to free online activities for your kids! RAFT’s new STEAM Learning Activity Sheets guide both parents and students through hands-on learning. You’ll find new downloadable activities each day by specific grade level Pre-K to 8th.
Santa Clara Department of Mental Health
A lot of people are feeling stressed out and anxious these days. Just a reminder that the Santa Clara Department of Mental Health has resources and continues to provide services and support for the stressors affecting us all.
Santa Clara Department of Mental Health
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
The state of California has identified six critical indicators the state will consider before modifying the stay at home order and other Covid-19 interventions.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
The need for food services to our most vulnerable is ongoing especially for at risk populations and those who have been affected economically by Covid-19. Please consider making a donation to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Santa Clara County of Public Health
The Santa Clara County Office of Public Health offers local guidance on face coverings, social distancing and conducts facebook live broadcasts to keep you updated.
If you’re a worker impacted by COVID-19 the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency has information and resources on available benefits.
San Jose has halted evictions if you cannot pay your rent because of the coronavirus. Find out more here
As we hear, read or watch news about the COVID-19 pandemic we may each experience unique feelings of stress and anxiety. For help managing your mental and emotional health you can contact the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department
Covid-19 Mortgage and Rental Relief
If you’re a homeowner or renter and having problems paying your mortgage or rent because of COVID-19 you may be able to lower or suspend your payments for up to a year. Find out how you can take action
Covid-19 Student Loan Relief
To provide relief to student loan relief during the COVID-19 national emergency, federal student loan borrowers are automatically being placed in an administrative forbearance, which means you can temporarily stop making your monthly loan payment. Student Aid
Employment resources
If your hours have been reduced or your employer has shut down or you are unable to work due to Covid-19, you can file a Disability Insurance claim. Same applies If you are working less or not working at all because your child’s school is closed and you need to care for them. If you’re unable to work because you’re caring for a sick or quarantined family member, you can file a Paid Family Leave claim.
EDD Disability Insurance claim.
EDD Unemployment Insurance claim.
DIR Paid Sick Leave eligibility.
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County residents can now call 2-1-1 for information on the coronavirus. You can also receive information by texting the word “coronavirus” to 211211. Phone and text services are available 24/7 in English and Spanish. More info at sccgov.org
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Santa Clara County
During the shelter-in-place vulnerable children face a heightened risk of abuse and neglect. School closures keep them at home and away from the nation’s biggest group of mandated reporters, the educators. The Child Abuse Prevention Council encourages all of us to surround children with healthy relationships that are safe, respectful, kind, and never violent or abusive. There are resources for how you can help at sccgov.org.
Uplift Family Services
Uplift Family Services is remaining open and is committed to providing behavioral health and psychiatric services during this difficult time for your family and our community. Uplift is designated as an Essential Service and is providing tele-health options to all families, as well as in-person crisis response services for those in need. If you would like more information or to make a referral, please contact their Customer Services Department at 408-379-3796, or visit their website at upliftfs.org. If a child under the age of 18 is experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis, contact their mobile crisis services at 408-379-9085 for help.
Santa Clara County’s Meals on Wheels
As we shelter in place, Santa Clara County’s Meals on Wheels program, operated by the Health Trust, is available to provide hot, nutritious meals for home bound seniors. We have information on how to sign up at healthtrust.org.
If you want to help others during this health crisis:
California Volunteers is a website that has been set up by the office of the governor with information on the wide variety of ways you can help during this time. Visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov to find out how you can help.
American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are healthy, consider donating blood now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Learn more.
Stanford Blood Center has a need for all blood types and is asking anyone healthy and eligible to make an appointment to donate blood at one of our three centers (in Menlo Park, Mountain View and Campbell) by visiting sbcdonor.org or by calling 888-723-7831. Note that the shelter-in-place does not apply to blood centers and their donors.
The Health Trust is looking for drivers for Meals on Wheels. To help, you need to be 18 or older with a driver’s license and your own vehicle. Get more info here.
Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers to pre-box and deliver food. Find out more at shfb.org.
Silicon Valley Strong is looking for volunteers to ensure food security for the most vulnerable residents among the 1.9 million people in this County. They focus our delivery efforts primarily on seniors and the medically vulnerable who are urged to self-isolate for their own safety. Find out more at sanjoseca.gov.
More helpful links:
If you’re a worker impacted by COVID-19, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency has information and resources on available benefits. Learn more at labor.ca.gov.
If you cannot pay your rent, San Jose has halted evictions if you cannot pay your rent because of the coronavirus. You can find out more at www.sanjoseca.gov.
If you cannot pay your mortgage, you may be able to lower or suspend your mortgage payments for up to a year. Get information about how to qualify and signup at knowyouroptions.com or myhome.freddiemac.com.
If you cannot pay your student loans, the federal government is allowing people with student loans to skip payments for 60 days without interest or penalties. You can contact your loan holder to make the arrangements or visit studentaid.gov.
If you are unable to work due to having or being exposed to the coronavirus, you can file a Disability Insurance claim here, EDD Disability Insurance claim.
If your hours have been reduced or your employer has shut down operations due to coronavirus, you can file an Unemployment Insurance claim here, EDD Unemployment Insurance claim.
If you are working fewer hours or not working because your child’s school is closed and you need to care for them, you can file an Unemployment Insurance claim here, EDD Unemployment Insurance claim.
If you’re unable to work because you’re caring for a sick or quarantined family member with coronavirus, you can file a Paid Family Leave claim here, EDD Paid Family Leave claim.
If you or a family member are sick, there may be paid sick leave or other paid leave that is available. Additionally, employees at worksites with 25 or more employees may also be provided up to 40 hours of leave per year for specific school-related emergencies, such as the closure of a child’s school or day care by civil authorities (see Labor Code section 230.8). Whether that leave is paid or unpaid depends on the employer’s paid leave, vacation or other paid time off policies. Discuss your options with your employer, and read more about Paid Sick Leave eligibility here, DIR Paid Sick Leave eligibility.
If your business has suffered substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus, you can apply for a low-interest federal disaster loan at disasterlaon.sba.gov.
If you need to file a price-gouging complaint against an individual or business, you can file a claim at oag.ca.gov.
If the coronavirus has impacted your ability to file your state income tax return on time, you can file for an extension at ftb.ca.gov.
If your driver license or vehicle registration is expiring soon and you don’t want to risk coronavirus exposure or transmission, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering a 60-day extension for renewals of driver licenses and vehicle registrations with expiration dates beginning March 16, 2020. More information can be found here, dmv.ca.gov.
If you are low-income and need assistance to stay housed, the Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) program provides temporary financial assistance (e.g. rent, deposit, or utilities payment) to low-income families or individuals who are struggling to maintain their housing. Learn more at destinationhomesv.org.
If you are a San José State University student who is being affected by their campus closure, please contact SJSU Cares.
If you are experiencing homelessness and your access to resources are being affected by Coronavirus, please check out shelter services with City of San Jose’s Homelessness Response Team, CityTeam, and Sacred Heart.
