Complied by WES Member Mierka Willis, the following are resources that may be helpful:
I need…
| To apply for unemployment in: | DC | https://does.dc.gov/service/start-your-unemployment-compensation-process |
| Maryland | https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml | |
| Virginia | http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed/Claimant-Handbook/Claimant-Handbook/Applying-for-Benefits | |
| Health insurance in: | DC | https://dchealthlink.com/coronavirus |
| Maryland | https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/coronavirus-sep/ | |
| Virginia | https://coverva.org/covid19/ | |
| Financial support | USA covid mutual aid | https://www.usacovidmutualaid.org/find-your-local-group |
| United Way | Dial 211 | |
| Mental health support | Disaster Distress Helpline | 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 |
| Help with domestic violence | National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522 |
I don’t have money to spare but I can…
| Help out medically (I am not high risk) | DC | https://dchealth.dc.gov/page/dc-mrc-volunteer-application-form | |
| Maryland | https://mdresponds.health.maryland.gov/ | ||
| Virginia | http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc/apply-to-volunteer/ | ||
| Give blood (if I am healthy) | Red cross donation safety protocols/ appointments | https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus–covid-19–and-blood-donation.html | |
| Try sewing masks for medical professionals | DC – Children’s National | https://childrensnational.org/visit/resources-for-families/wellness-resources/coronavirus/supply-donation-faqs | Not currently accepting, forming waitlist |
| DC – GWU Hospital | https://www.gwhospital.com/health-alert | Scroll to bottom | |
| DC – Sibley | https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/sibley-memorial-hospital/ways-to-give/coronavirus-supplies.html | Pattern fabric only | |
| Maryland – Holy Cross Hospital | https://www.holycrosshealth.org/donate/covid-19-support/#homemade | Solid fabric preferred | |
| Maryland – Adventist hospitals | Not accepting homemade ppe at this time | ||
| Virginia – Virginia Hospital Center | Not accepting homemade ppe at this time | ||
| Pattern (with pocket) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIKJe03ecos | Check specifications of donation site | |
| Pattern (no pocket) | https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/dw4148ae36/static/landingpage/assets/MaskInstructions_V2.pdf | Check specifications of donation site | |
| Provide labor rights assistance to friends and family | Reach out to see if they need someone external to advocate for labor rights in their field of work | ||
| Call state government weekly to work on aid | 5 minutes is more than enough. Keep it short, actionable, and to the point. Prep what you want to say. | ||
| DC – Office of Muriel Bowser | (202) 727-2643 | ||
| DC – Ward Councilmembers | https://dccouncil.us/councilmembers/ | ||
| MD – Office of Gov. Hogan | (410) 974-3901 | ||
| MD – Mont. County Exec Marc Elrich | (240) 777-2544 | ||
| MD – PG County Exec Angela Alsobrooks | (301) 952-4131 | ||
| VA – Office of Gov. Ralph Northam | (804) 786-2211 | ||
| VA – Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson | (703) 746-4550 | ||
| VA – Arlington County Mgr. Mike Schwartz | (703) 228-3120 | ||
| VA – Fairfax County Exec Brian Hill | (703) 324-2531 | ||
| Call congress weekly to work on aid | 5 minutes is more than enough. Keep it short, actionable, and to the point. Prep what you want to say. | ||
| DC – Office of Eleanor Holmes Norton | (202) 408-9041 | ||
| MD – Office of Ben Cardin | (301) 762-2974 Rockville / (301) 860-0414 Bowie | ||
| MD – Office of Chris Van Hollen | (301) 545-1500 | ||
| MD – District 8 office of Jamie Raskin | (301) 354-1000 | ||
| MD – District 4 office of Anthony Brown | (301) 458-2600 | ||
| VA – Office of Mark Warner | (703) 442-0670 | ||
| VA – Office of Tim Kaine | (202) 228-6363 | ||
| VA – District 8 office of Don Beyer | (703) 658-5403 | ||
| VA – District 10 office of Jennifer Wexton | (703) 234-3800 | ||
| VA – District 11 office of Gerry Connolly | (703) 256-3071 |
I have money right now and I can…
| Contact and pay regardless of service my: | Barber/Hair stylist | ||
| Dog walker | |||
| Exercise instructor | |||
| Favorite coffee shop | |||
| Favorite local business | |||
| Favorite restaurants | |||
| Gardener/Landscaper | |||
| Housekeeper | |||
| Donate to local community resources* ** | Food banks | https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank | |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | https://www.thecommunityfoundation.org/covid-19 | ||
| Homeless shelters – DC | https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/city.cgi?city=Washington&state=DC | ||
| Homeless shelters – Maryland | https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/maryland.html | ||
| Homeless shelters – Virginia | https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/virginia.html | ||
| *Shelters are especially in need of PPE, personal care, and menstrual supplies. | |||
| **People experiencing homelessness are also practicing social distancing. When bringing supplies, respect that and provide adaquate space. | |||
| Donate to a mutual aid organization | USA covid mutual aid | https://www.usacovidmutualaid.org/find-your-local-group | |
| Donate to Native Nations who expect a slow response in federal aid | National Indian Health Board | https://www.classy.org/give/115808/#!/donation/checkout | |
| Navajo Hopi Solidarity | https://www.navajohopisolidarity.org/ | Diné Nation is experiencing a spike in Covid | |
| Partnership with Native Americans | http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pwna_materialservices_emergency | ||
| Donate to national organizations | The CDC foundation | https://give4cdcf.org/?utm_source=CDCF&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=combat-coronavirus | |
| Center for disaster philanthropy | https://disasterphilanthropy.org/donate-to-the-cdp-covid-19-response-fund/ | ||
| Meals on Wheels | https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/take-action/covid-19-response | ||
| Ntnl. Assoc. for Free and Charitable Clinics | https://www.nafcclinics.org/Coronavirus | ||
| United Way 211 funds | http://211.org/services/covid19 | ||
| Donate to political campaigns | Particularly those that are advocating for adaquate Covid response |