COVID-19 Response: Educational Resources for Nonprofits
As we all continue to deal with this unprecedented health crisis and its effects on the non-profit sector, LISC San Antonio will be focused on providing you with educational and informational resources that can benefit your organization and the people you serve.
LISC National Response
These resources from LISC's headquarters for borrowers, grantees, small businesses, nonprofits, and general information will be updated daily to reflect our most current response.
COVID-19 Impacts, Needs and Opportunities for San Antonio Housing Nonprofits
Through phone interviews with over 20 local nonprofits, LISC San Antonio has developed this report on the impacts, needs, and opportunities that these non-profit housing organizations face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Housing Solutions Resource List
The Local Housing Solutions team has put together a running list of housing-related resources that localities across the country have utilized to keep their communities safe during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Prosperity Now COVID-19 Resources
Prosperit Now's resource page provides tools geared towards practitioners, advocates, and partners supporting individuals in achieving financial security and stability.
Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Resources to Help Nonprofits
The Successfully Living and Aging in San Antonio (SALSA) initiative of the San Antonio Area Foundation has compiled this list to help nonprofits navigate the current public health emergency.
The Management Center Resources
The Management Center is creating documents to help organizations respond to these uncertain times, including a survey to assess staff needs and a cash flow tracking template.
LIHC Housing Instability and COVID-19 Map
NLIHC has released a new, interactive Housing Instability and COVID-19 Map. For each U.S. county, the map shows the number of renters experiencing or at-risk of housing instability, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Continuum of Care to which each county belongs, and which counties have confirmed COVID-19 cases.
HUD Quick Guide to Using CDBG Funds to Support Infectious Disease Response
Grantees may use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a range of eligible activities that prevent and respond to the spread of infectious diseases such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Social Work License Map Mental Health Resources
The coronavirus pandemic puts not only our physical health at risk but also our mental health. Social Work License Map has compiled a list of resources for anyone seeking information about and/or help for a range of mental health issues.
City of San Antonio Resident Resources & Assistance
CPS Energy, SAWS, SAHA and area nonprofit organizations are providing critical relief during our COVID-19 response. COSA utilities are suspending service disconnections, and evictions have been suspended countywide.
- San Antonio Housing Authority Updates
- Rivard Report on Bexar County Eviction Moratorium
- COSA Resident Assistance
- COSA Small Business Resources
- COSA Resources for Veterans
- Mental Health Resources from the CDC
- Family Violence Prevention Services
Financial Resources
Federal Small Business Disaster Loans
Business owners and nonprofits in Texas with fewer than 500 employees that have incurred financial hardship due to COVID-19 will be able to apply for economic injury disaster loans for up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
COVID-19 Community Response Fund
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, the San Antonio Area Foundation, and other partners are preparing to assist nonprofits affected by the current health crisis as they continue to serve our community.
Corona Arts Relief Program
Luminaria Artist Foundation and the City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture announce the Corona Arts Relief program, which has been sourced to provide technical and professional development support for individual artists during the national CORONA/COVID-19 pandemic.
LiftFund COVID-19 Disaster Relief Programs
LiftFund has partnered with both Bexar County and Truist Bank to provide services and loans to support small businesses during these challenging times.
Policy Resources
COVID-19: Helping Texans Stay in Their Homes
The Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic at The University of Texas School of Law has launched a new website that tracks policies adopted by the federal government, State of Texas, and local jurisdictions to help Texas residents stay in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying financial crisis.
LISC Federal Policy Priorities & Updates
LISC Policy is monitoring developments across the board at all agencies impacting our work. Check back for frequent updates from the LISC Policy Team.