Friday March 20, 2020 |  Louisville KY.

COVID19 Updates and News

+ Lift Up Lou Initiative

Lift Up Lou is designed to keep our spirits up during the fight against Coronavirus. You can find a  list of things to do and things to accomplish during our COVID19 social distancing. They will also hear your stories and ideas for this initiative.

Spread the word and encourage your communities to participate!

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+ Mayor Fischer announces One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund to help Louisvillians impacted by virus outbreak

A coalition of government and philanthropy has joined together to create the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to households, businesses, and community-based organizations (nonprofit organizations) working at the front lines of the Louisville-area coronavirus outbreak.

Please note that eligibility requirements include proof of SSN/ITIN copies for all household members. (Or proof of age for youth under 2 years old)

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+ Some Louisville-area stores reserving 1st hour of the day for seniors-only shopping

Beginning on Wednesday March 18, Some grocery stores in both Kentucky and southern Indiana have announced special shopping hours for the elderly shoppers and shoppers whose immunity systems are compromised.

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+USCIS offices temporarily closed to the public in response to COVID19

Effective March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is suspending in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices and Application Support Centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This suspension of services will be effective until at least April 1.

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+ Kentucky unemployment insurance implements new procedures

In an effort to serve the large influx of Kentuckians who are filing for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits as efficiently as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC) is implementing new UI filing procedures and starting new local office phone lines for customers.

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+ The 2020 Census is happening now. You can complete your questionnaire online or by phone.

The quickest way to respond to the 2020 Census is online with your Census ID, which easily links your response with your address. Your Census ID can be found on the letter or questionnaire you receive from the Census Bureau.

However, you can still respond if you don't have a Census ID.

Learn more in how to respond online

Census Invitation Postcard

COVID19 Resources

Louisville COVID-19 International Language Handouts

Small Business Resources COVID-19

State Unemployment Insurance

Lift up Lou Resources and Activities 

+ JCTC HUB Pantry Pick-Up: Wednesday - Friday

Due to COVID-19, the HUB at Jefferson is working diligently to make arrangements for students to receive food items from the pantry. This week, students can receive food  from Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, March 20 from 12:00 -2:00 PM. This will be on a first come, first serve basis each day. 

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+ Benefind Programs

For all public assistance programs access the benefind website at https://benefind.ky.gov or by calling the DCBS call center at 1-855-306-8959. The website can be found in multiple languages and offer an option to check eligibility. 

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+ JCPS Sites for Meal Distribution

JCPS Nutrition Services began distributing free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and under as well as all JCPS students over age 18. 

Sites (updates March, 18 2020)

+ Mental Health and Relieving Anxiety

Uncertainty leads to anxiety. Follow these tips to maintain your mental health & reduce anxiety. Please seek professional help if needed. For more information, visit the CDC guidance for managing anxiety and stress.

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