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Racial Justice (resources)

RI Statewide Calendar for Virtual Programming

Jobs/Small Business Concerns

Out of work? Own a small business? Apply right away for one of the following:

• Unemployment from Job Closure - Unemployment Insurance
• Unemployment from Illness (yours or a loved one's) - Temporary Disability/Caregiver Insurance (one-page explanation of each situation/benefit)
• RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund - Request relief funds for groceries, utility bills, child care, etc.
• COVID 19 Workplace Fact Sheet

• COVID-19 Testing for People without Symptoms- For Rhode Islanders who work in close-contact settings.​

• RI Commerce: COVID-19 RI Resources and Information for Businesses

• Small Business Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus

Learning About COVID-19/Coronavirus

• RI COVID-19 Information- Alerts and latest guidance from the RI Department of Health (RIDOH).
• COVID-19 Testing for the General Public
• CDC General Guidance and Information
• CDC Preparation and Prevention Resources
• World Health Organization Guide
• City of Providence - FAQs
• NAACP COVID 19 Unmasked Virtual Town Hall Series- health, economic, and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the African American community. 

• COVID-19 in Context: News Coverage and News Literacy in Uncertain Times- webinar series from URI's Metcalf Institute

Health and Family Concerns

• Providence Community Health Centers - COVID-19 testing and other resources.
• RhodeIsland V COVID-19 - Comprehensive, user-friendly site on where to go for help.
• COVID-19: Getting Health Coverage and Health Care - Information on Medicaid and HealthSource RI.
• Families First: COVID 19 Toolkit
• HealthSource RI 
• You can get your prescriptions delivered for free by CVS, Walgreens, and the local Green Line Apothecary.
• Does your baby need diapers? Search for organizations distributing free ones for those in need.
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse issues? COntact BH Link crisis line and other resources.
• List of virtual AA meetings for those in recovery. 
• How to stay safe/help survivors stay safe in situations of domestic violence.
• Economic Progress RI Guide to Assistance - Income Supports, Food Assistance, Health Care, Child Care, Housing, Utilities and Tax Credits.
• RI Coalition for the Homeless - FAQ on evictions, meal sites, shelters, sanitation stations.
• Office of Healthy Aging - Resources for older adults. 
• RI Office of Healthy Aging - City and town locations for services for older adults.
• Age Friendly RI Virtual Community Center - Online technology classes, virtual fitness and mindfulness, arts and culture.
• Housing Help RI - If you lost income recently and need help paying back rent, late fees, or moving-related costs, please check out this new resource and fill out the screening form as soon as possible.
• RI Student Loan Authority - Get assistance if your income has been affected by COVID-19.

Food Concerns

• Grab and Go Meals for Students - List is from the RI Department of Health; sites listed providing food through various dates in August.
• Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors age 60+ who are unable to make nutritious meals for themselves due to physical or psychological limitations
• RI Community Food Bank
• Rhode Island Food Assistance List (Map)
• RI Delivers - Connection to help those living in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19.
• Local Farm Food Delivery and Curbside Pickup
• Diocese Offering Stop & Shop Gift Cards to People Temporarily Out of Work

Financial Concerns

• Be wary of price gouging and scams (ex: hand sanitizer, toilet paper), and report instances to the RI Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Unit by emailing consumers@riag.ri.gov or calling 401-274-4400 or filling out this online form.
• Protect yourself from scams and frauds

Utilities and Cellular Plans

• National Grid Service & Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Low-income families with kids K-12 can apply for a reduced rate high speed internet through Cox plus for those who qualify due to Cox Coronavirus (COVID-19) response | Spanish

Government Action Items & Voting

• Register to Vote!

To Donate *

• Blood (urgent need)
• Diapers
• Medical Supplies
• Supplies for People Experiencing Homelessness
• AMOR Supply Donation Sign-Up Sheet

*Check out Charity Navigator to ensure that your chosen organization is reputable and that your donated money/materials are being distributed appropriately

Providence Neighbors Helping Neighbors

• Ward 1 (Downtown & Southern East Side)
• Ward 3 (Northern East Side)
• Ward 12 (Smith Hill)
• Ward 13 (Federal Hill & West End)
• Project HELLO A volunteer-based effort that connects isolated older adults who are in need of socialization to friendly volunteers via the telephone.

Food Delivery

• Home Delivery from Farm Fresh RI
• Curbside Pickup with Urban Greens

Learn Something New!

• Read at Home with eBooks and more!
• AskRI.org's robust suite of online resources will continue to be available to all Rhode Island residents 24/7. Includes Flipster, a virtual magazine stand; and Udemy, which offers more than 4,000 video courses!
• Coursera - Free online courses for high school and college students, career development, technology, public health, hobbies, and new interests. 
• Learn a language with Mango Languages at AskRI.org! (Setting up an account is required.)

• WGBH Distance Learning Center for educators and families. Resources are listed by grade level.

• Age Friendly RI - Online technology classes, virtual fitness and mindfulness, arts, and culture.

• Lifelong Learning at URI

• Instructables - A community for people who like to make things. Come explore, share, and make your next project with us!
• Providence Public Library offers an array or virtual programs, including Learning Lounge coaching in reading, writing and math; learning English; and computer literacy and job search skills.
• Ivy League Online - Free online courses from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale.
• URI Cooperative Extension - Free webinars from the URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences.

Local/Regional Virtual Attractions

• New England Aquarium - Live streaming viewings.presentations and at-home projects
• The Wilbury Theatre Group - Olneyville-based company, streaming performances and workshops.
• Providence Public Library and the Rhode Island Historical Society have extensive online collections of photos, documents and other materials related to local history.

Other Links of Interest

• Instagram account full of Good News :)
• 50 nature-based activities for Rhode Islanders - Try some of these acitivities at home, in your backyard, or in the neighborhood.
• Google Arts & Culture - Virtually visit world-famous museums and landmarks!