April 12, 2021
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These resources are available as of Winter-Spring 2021, and many will continue during the Covid 19 crisis.
Money, Business, Jobs. Practical Resources During the Pandemic
Monday, April 12, 2021
Resources for workers & job-seekers, renters & homeowners, self-employed people and small businesses.
Money, Business, Jobs
Practical Resources for the Covid 19 Quarantine
MONEY
Advice about Bills You Can't Pay, Mortgages, Student Loans, Debts, Bank Accounts from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
If You Can't Pay Your Rent - Lots of us are in the same situation. Here's what to do, and your protections under recent law.
Need Internet but Can't Afford It? You might qualify for the new Emergency Broadband Benefit. This can assist you with possibly up to $50.00 a month to help pay for internet service. As of March 2, 2021, it's still too soon to apply for this benefit but keep checking the above link.
Get Free Credit Counseling, Debt Management, Housing Possibilities, Bankruptcy, and Budget Help from Clearpoint, a nonprofit organization
Get a Grant - Grants for small businesses and nonprofits, artists, entrepreneurs, and more.
Get Help with Your Food Budget - Apply for CalFresh in 10 minutes.
Humboldt County Eviction Prevention Program Began August 10, 2020. Currently on hold due to lack of funds, but still making referrals.
JOBS
Who's Hiring Now? Northern California Job Listings from the EDD.
Jobs in Humboldt & Beyond, the library's list of employment websites
JobNow / VetNow Free live and online help with getting a job, getting job skills or passing the GED, making the most of VA benefits, and more, brought to you by the California State Library & Humboldt County Library.
Chart - Benefits for Workers Impacted by Covid-19, from California's Labor & Workforce Development Agency. A quick way to see what's available and how to apply.
Job Loss or Hours Cut? Practical help from California's Economic Development Department
Changing Tides. Do You Need Child Care so you can work? Check for special pandemic funding and child care information here.
BUSINESS
North Coast Small Business Development Center has help and information for local small businesses.
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program On February 23, 2021 Governor Newsom signed a new and larger relief package into law for the small businesses of CA. The package will offer grants up to $25,000 for small businesses impacted by the pandemic,
and some grants for non-profit cultural
institutions. Watch the website linked here to apply.
Humboldt County Allowable Services List for businesses.
Small Businesses that Can't Stay Open can get some help from the California EDD
Submit a Business Plan to Reopen Get back in business with a safety plan vetted by the Health Department.