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Everyone in California is required to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. If you go out, stay at least 6 feet away from other people. This order began Thursday, March 19, 2020 and is in place until further notice. For more information visit: https://covid19.ca.gov/ Governor... Read More ➞
The Unity Council is launching “Fruitvale is Open,” an online campaign to help support Fruitvale businesses operating with limited service during this time. The campaign includes a list of restaurants offering takeout and/or delivery in the Fruitvale business improvement District and lots of social media marketing inviting East Oaklanders to support their favorite neighborhood businesses. Click here to check out the... Read More ➞
Listed below are helpful links to resources to better help you understand and deal with the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Public Benefit Resources Disability Insurance Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Leave Unemployment Insurance Workers’ Compensation The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Eviction Moratoriums & Financial Relief Oakland’s Moratorium on Residential and Commercial Evictions California Eviction Moratorium Relief from financial institutions 90-day grace... Read More ➞
Free & Low-Cost Internet Comcast Internet Essentials Spectrum Internet Unlimited AT&T Home Internet Activity Ideas for Home Are you struggling to keep your kids engaged during the quarantine? Do not worry! Our Head Start staff and teachers compiled a list of Head Start approved websites and indoor activities you can do with your kids. All resources are free and will... Read More ➞
City of Oakland Specific Resources Oakland Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Business and Worker Resources Recursos para Pequeños Negocios para ayudar con los Impactos del Coronavirus Small businesses that need Taxes Assistance due to COVID-19 Tax Assistance Employers experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll... Read More ➞
Follow the steps below: If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. For additional information visit CDC’s webpage on Prevention’s Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick! Stay... Read More ➞
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Have you lost wages or been laid off because of Coronavirus? We can help you access benefits like temporary unemployment insurance or food stamps. Fill out our Career Center's intake form and our staff will contact you within 48 hours to help you.
Intake Form¿Han disminuido sus ingresos o ha sido despedido debido al Coronavirus? Podemos ayudarlo a acceder a beneficios como seguro de desempleo temporal o estampillas de alimentos. Complete el formulario de admisión del Centro de carreras y nuestro personal se comunicará con usted dentro de 48 horas para ayudarlo.
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