Weekly Community Partners Coronavirus Call
Responding to requests from community partners, Seattle-King County Public Health is scheduling a weekly Community Partners Coronavirus Call on Mondays from 4:00 - 4:45pm.
Join Skype Meeting Or, Join by phone: 1.206.263.8114, 560794# (Washington state)
Find a local number Conference ID: 560794
This is an opportunity to hear updates from Public Health, and for questions and concerns you have, either for your own organization or the communities you serve.
These calls are a part of the Community Communication Network (CCN). CCN is a partnership between Public Health, Community and Faith-based Organizations, and Community Leaders to ensure essential information reaches all communities in King County. This partnership will address current concerns with coronavirus and is also a general resource for community-level illnesses and emergencies (for example, it would be the network for receiving information after an earthquake).
To sign up for the calls and alerts: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/emergency-preparedness/Community-Resilience-Equity/community-communication-network.aspx
If you have additional questions or concerns about coronavirus, please email the Public Health Team at phpartnerships@kingcounty.gov.
Webinar: COVID-19 and Homeless American Indians and Alaska Natives
Friday, March 20, 2020 from 11:00am-12:00pm, Urban Indian Health Institute is hosting a webinar to talk about homeless AI/ANs and #COVID19. Abigail and Colleen Echo-Hawk will be presenting. A link to the webinar will be sent to all registrants this week. Register now to learn how to best care for homeless American Indians and Alaska Natives in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. To register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egz2mhmubebd6a7e&oseq=&c=&ch=
Vietnamese Language COVID-19 Webinar
Hosted by Public Health – Seattle & King County, Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Office of Economic Development, and Office of Labor Standards. Department representatives will be there to answer your questions.
You will learn about the most current recommendations for protecting yourself from COVID-19 as well as available resources for workers and small businesses.
Friday, March 20 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
This meeting will occur through Skype. However, you do not need to have Skype to join.
To join the March 20th meeting, at 5:00 PM, you can either:
Please RSVP at our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/380079779542008/
We will also be monitoring this page for questions, if you are only able to join by phone.
If you have questions, please email: Joaquin Uy at joaquin.uy@seattle.gov.
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Kính mời quý vị tham gia hội thảo trực tuyến bằng tiếng Việt về COVID-19.
https://www.facebook.com/events/380079779542008/
Tổ chức bởi Sở Y Tế Công Cộng - Seattle & Quận King và Văn Phòng Nội Vụ Di Dân và Tị Nạn Seattle, Văn Phòng Phát Triển Kinh Tế, và Văn Phòng Tiêu Chuẩn Lao Động. Nhân viên đại diện các văn phòng sẽ có mặt để trả lời câu hỏi của quý vị.
Quý vị sẽ tìm hiểu về các khuyến nghị mới nhất để bảo vệ bản thân khỏi COVID-19 cũng như các nguồn tài nguyên có sẵn cho công nhân và doanh nghiệp nhỏ.
Thứ Sáu, ngày 20 tháng 3, từ 5:00 đến 7:00 chiều (Giờ Chuẩn Thái Bình Dương)
Cuộc họp này sẽ diễn ra thông qua Skype. Tuy nhiên, bạn không cần phải có Skype để tham gia.
Để tham gia cuộc họp ngày 20 tháng 3, lúc 5:00 giờ chiều, bạn có thể:
Vui lòng đăng ký (RSVP) trên trang sự kiện Facebook của chúng tôi: https://www.facebook.com/events/380079779542008/
Nếu quý vị chỉ có thể tham gia qua điện thoại, chúng tôi sẽ theo dõi trang này để đọc và trả lời các câu hỏi.
Nếu quý vị có thắc mắc, xin vui lòng gửi email cho Joaquin Uy tại joaquin.uy@seattle.gov.
Small Business COVID-19 Impacts Weekly Webinar
The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is committed to responding to and supporting our small businesses to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. As this is a rapidly developing issue, we will be holding weekly calls to share new developments, hear about the impacts you are experiencing, and answer your questions. Join every Wednesday, from 11:00am- 12:00pm.
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6719471105046052620
A recording and notes from each webinar will be posted to our Bottom Line blog https://bottomline.seattle.gov/
Fact Sheets and Information
Governor Jay Inslee ordered statewide closure of food establishments to sit-in service and the prohibition of gatherings of more than 50 people. Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, issued a local Health Officer Order for King County to prohibit gatherings of fewer than 50 people unless measures are taken by event organizers to minimize risk. Public Health has worked to develop guidance specific to different sectors and their needs. Please note that many of these were developed with the original guidance for events smaller than 250 people. As of March 16, 2020, these now apply to events for fewer than 50 people.
Additional links, resources and fact sheets can be found on COO's website here: https://www.coopartnerships.org/blog/2020/3/4/covid-19-coronavirus-downloadable-resources-and-links For the most up-to-date recommendations and translated materials, please visit the public health website www.kingcounty.gov/COVID or the public health blog www.publichealthinsider.com.
Anti-Stigma Resources
Links to resources for reporting discrimination, understanding workplace rights and responsibilities and additional resources to counter bias, misinformation and discrimination:
Video & Transcript - UCLA Prof. Explains Racism’s Role in the Coronavirus Crisis
Seattle Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
Hosted by Seattle Foundation, the COVID-19 Response Fund will provide flexible resources to organizations working with communities who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak. The Fund is designed to complement the work of public health officials and expand local capacity to address all aspects of the outbreak as efficiently as possible.
In the near-term, one-time operating grants will fund organizations that have deep roots within priority populations, such as:
- Residents without health insurance and/or access to sick days
- Residents with limited English language proficiency
- Healthcare and gig economy workers
- Communities of color
The first phase of these rapid-response grants will address:
- The economic impact of reduced and lost work due to the coronavirus outbreak
- Immediate needs of economically vulnerable populations caused by closures and cancellations related to COVID-19
- Increased demand for medical information and support
- Fear and confusion about the outbreak among the region’s most vulnerable residents
Seattle Foundation will administer grants in partnership with United Way of King County, King County’s Pandemic Community Advisory Group, and Fund partners. Together we will proactively identify potential grant recipients, solicit guidance on potential recipients from community advisors, and recommend final awards. In order to move resources quickly and not further burden organizations on the frontlines of the pandemic, we are not hosting a formal application process at this time. Funds will be released on a rolling basis as fundraising continues throughout the outbreak and recovery phases of the crisis, making it possible to move resources quickly and adapt to evolving needs in subsequent funding phases. The Fund expects to make an initial round of grants within the next few weeks. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) here: https://www.seattlefoundation.org/communityimpact/civic-leadership/covid-19-response-fund
Response Fund Contacts:
For interested donors and partners, please contact Seattle Foundation’s Chief Impact Officer, Kris Hermanns at k.hermanns@seattlefoundation.org.
2020 Emergency Fund for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
To mitigate barriers to capital for Seattle's most vulnerable businesses, the City of Seattle will commit approximately $1.5 million in one-time Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Small Business Stabilization Fund, an emergency fund that provides working capital grants in amounts up to $10,000 to qualifying small businesses. The following is the investment criteria for financial support:
- The business owner must have a low- or moderate-income (≤80% of the Area Median Income).
- The business must have five employees or less.
- The business must have a physical establishment.
- The business must have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19.
You may qualify for a grant of up to $10,000. To apply: http://www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/small-business/small-business-programs-/stabilization-fund- Applications now in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Somali and English.
Grant Amount: $3,000
SJF will beeviewing requests on an ongoing basis. You should hear updates on your request within a week.
Eligibility & Criteria
- Must be a previous grantee of Social Justice Fund
- Priority for BIPOC-led grantees
- SJF can only fund one request from each grantee at this time, but check back for future funding
Individuals/Coalitions
- Individuals – we can fund organizations that can make payments to individuals, but we are unable to fund individuals at this time
- Coalitions – please have a previous grantee from your coalition apply on behalf of the coalition
This crisis fund is intended to be more narrowly focused and faster (weekly instead of monthly) than our ongoing Rapid Response Fund, but those funds are still available.
Please apply for Rapid Response funds if you are responding to an unanticipated need that is not related to COVID-19 OR you have not been previously funded by SJF. To review the full criteria and apply, visit the Grant Portal. Request Form: COVID-19 Crisis Fund Request Form For questions on this funding opportunity, please contact: crisisfund@socialjusticefund.org
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