COVID-19 Resources
 

COVID-19 Resource Page

UPDATED: 12/01/2020 1:53 PM

As the situation around COVID-19 continues to unfold, LISC San Diego will adjust our policies and practices appropriately.

Following the guidance of our organization's leadership, along with instruction drawn from the Executive Order issued by Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health: all LISC San Diego staff will be working remotely until further notice. Each staff member is accessible by phone and e-mail, all staff contact info is available on our Meet Our Staff page. 

We are grateful for your understanding and patience during these extraordinary circumstances.

Please visit our Local COVID-19 Resources page to learn more about LISC San Diego's efforts to support the San Diegan communities durig this crucial moment.

On this page you'll find:

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GUIDANCE 

U.S. Small Business Administration: Guidance & Loan Resources

National Council of Nonprofits: Which loans under the CARES Act are nonprofits eligible for? (helpful chart!)

Information about the:

  • Paycheck Protection Program
  • Expanded EIDL & Emergency Grants
  • Mid-Size Loan Program

    SBA Emergency Loans for California Small Businesses and Nonprofits: Loans can be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that can't be paid becuase of the disaster's impact.

    SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES 

    City of San Diego Small Business Relief Fund: Financial assistance, in the form of grants and loans, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 for eligible, qualified small businesses 

    Philanthropy California List of Response Funds: List is updated daily

    Bank of America announces $100 million in support to communities. Details of applying for/accessing these funds is not yet available.

    Initiative for a Competitive Inner City:Small Business Resource Center for COVID-19 Response

    U.S. Chamber of Commerce:Guidance for Small Businesses on new Coronavirus Emergency Loans

    GENERAL NON-PROFIT RESOURCES 

      Pro Bono Partnership: "Pro Bono Partnership encourages nonprofits to contact them with any human resources or legal questions your organization may be facing. Pro Bono Partnership is a nationally recognized provider of free business and transactional legal services to nonprofits. We recruit and support volunteer attorneys with a range of specializations to help nonprofits in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut achieve their goals, avoid risk, and better serve their constituencies."

      Chronicle for Philanthropy: "Tips for Leading Your Team Through Stressful Times"

      ADL: Tips for safeguarding public/open Zoom meetings that all non-profits and public groups should implement

      Chronicle for Philanthropy:How to Adapt Your Nonprofit’s Sick-Leave Policy During COVID-19

      211: Resources to support residents in accessing services and other supports.

      The San Diego Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund: The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund is rapidly deploying resources to nonprofit organizations that are supporting local workers and families most affected by the coronavirus crisis.

      National Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19

      Open Source Document with Resources for Non-Profits

      What Can Nonprofit Boards do Right Now to Address COVID-19?​

      COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL RENTERS

      U.S. Departmenet of Housing and Urban Development: Q&A for Multifamily Housing Stakeholders re COVID-19 (last updated 4/2/2020)

      National Mutlifamily Housing Council: Emergency Preparedness Listserve 

      National Multifamily Housing Council: Coronavirus Preparedness for Apartment Firms

      • General information: "As apartment owners and operators prepare to mitigate and educate residents on potential exposure, NMHC has put together a list of go-to sites with relevant information."

      Multifamily Property Owners and Preserving Business Operations, via National Equity Fund

      SDG&E CARE and FERA Programs:CARE and FERA are two programs we offer that can provide you with a monthly discount on your bill. If you have recently lost your job, even if you are receiving unemployment benefits, you may qualify for a reduced energy rate through our CARE or FERA programs.

      United Way Rental Assitance:United Way is taking applications to cover rent payments. Client needs to fill out online application (there is an English and a Spanish version) and payment will be made directly to landlord

      U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Information for:

      • Homeless Services Providers
      • Property Owners
      • Multifamily Housing Stakeholders

      PUBLIC HEALTH INFO

      CDC Guidance for Schools, Workplaces, and Community Locations

      California Dept. of Public Health COVID-19 Resources:Here you'll find...

      Official California State Website for Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information on:

      • How it spreads
      • Symptoms
      • Public Health Resources
      • General info for businesses, childcare providers, communities, etc

      FOR THE COMMUNITY

      Little Saigon San Diego

      • Little Saigon San Diego is making and distributing homemade cloth masks for free - contact: contact@littlesaigonsandiego.org or call/text: (619) 362-6063 for more info
      • Free grocery delivery for low-income seniors Tuesdays and Wednesdays 

      SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team: SDSU ECRT has created a resource list that covers

      • COVID-19 Crisis Hotlines
      • Local Community Resources
      • Food Assitance
      • Financial Assistance
      • Employment Assitance
      • Housing Info 

      And much more, please click HERE to find the full list.

      The San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium (Alliance San Diego): Emergency grants (up to $500) for undocumented migrants

      YMCA

      • YMCA’s Childcare Resource and Referral line (800) 481-2151
      • If you are a health care provider, YMCA is offering extra support to find care, which can be accessed by calling (619) 952-0242