Local COVID19 Resources

Economic Impact Payment

• Payment for Non-filers

  If you have not filed income taxes for 2018 or 2019, yet still qualify for payment Click here.

• IRS: Check Payment Status

  If you need to check on the status of your Economic Impact Payment, click here.

• Consumer Finance Protection Bureau

  CFPB put together a guide for all things Economic Impact Payment. Click here.

Employment/Asset Building

• Free Tax Preparation

  Due to the shelter in place order, our Free Tax Prep Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are closed until further notice. Meanwhile, UWMC will be offering free virtual tax preparation services through July 15th. You can also file for free online through myfreetaxes.org

• Personal Financial Management

  This presentation provides guidance on how to prioritize expenses, manage credit and creditors, what actions to avoid, how to dig yourself out of a financial hole and protect yourself from future emergency situations. Click here.

• Employment Development Department

  Provide financial assistance to workers who have lost employment, experienced illness, or are caring for a sick family member. Click here.

• CalWORKs Employment Services:
  Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS)

  Employment assistance. Click here.

• Monterey County Department of Social Services, Community Benefits

  Medical-enrollment for children, services offered: doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital care, vision, immunization, dental care, and mental health. Click here.

• Monterey County Workforce Development Board

  Rapid Response (Layoff Assistance or Aversion), Incentivized Training Programs, Training Grants, Small Business Resources & Referrals, Job Boards, Job Postings, Job Seeker Services through America’s Job Center partners. Click here.

Emergency Food

• Dorothy's Place

  During COVID-19, Dorothy's Kitchen remains open and serves meals twice a day. 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for breakfast and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch. Click here.

• Food Bank Monterey County

  Food Pantries. Click here.

• Gathering for Women

  Food, Showers, Emergency Clothing/Supplies provided for homeless women on the peninsula. Click here.

• Alliance on Aging

  Food resources and services for seniors. Click here.

• WIC

  Services offered for children up to age 5, pregnant women, and new mothers. Click here.

• Monterey County Office of Education:
  Nutrition for Families

  Nutrition/Meals during school closures. Each school district has an individual plan. Click here.

Nonprofit Resources

• FEMA Reimbursement

  Eligible emergency protective measures taken to respond to the COVID-19 emergency at the direction or guidance of public health officials may be reimbursed under Category B of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. Must submit no later than close of business Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Click here.

• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

  A summary of areas of the CARES Act that could be beneficial to nonprofit businesses by Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP. Click here.

• Nonprofit Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  A resource to help small to medium sized nonprofits think through basic disaster recovery and business continuity practices. Click here.

• Nonprofit Guide to the CARES Act

  This guide to the CARES Act summarizes provisions applicable to nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations, large and small. Click here.

• Coronavirus Emergency Loans

  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this guide to help prepare to file for a loan. Click here.

• What’s in the CARES Act for Nonprofits

  Information for nonprofit organizations by the National Council of Nonprofits can be found here.

Housing Resources

• Suspension of Evictions

  Through an executive order, Governor Newsom announced a two-month delay on residential evictions for those who can’t pay their rent as a result of the virus. Renters will eventually have to make up all the rent they owe. Click here.

• Mortgage Assistance

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development authorized the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to implement an immediate foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single-family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days. Click here.

• California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)

  Free legal services to low-income Monterey County residents for issues related to housing, employment, public benefits, education, and health. CRLA will remain open during shelter-in-place for all telephone legal support, including initial consultations. Click here.

• Legal Services for Seniors

  No cost legal services to Monterey County seniors 60 years of age and above. Click here.

• ECHO Housing

  Support services that aid in the prevention of homelessness and promote permanent housing conditions. Click here.

California Undocumented Worker Relief

• UndocuFund

  The fund helps Monterey Bay area undocumented immigrant workers impacted by COVID-19 with a one-time emergency assistance in this time of crisis. Click here.

• Guide for Immigrant Californians

  This guide compiled by the state aims to help you stay safe and informed regardless of immigration status. Click here.

• Relief Funds for Undocumented Workers

  United Ways of California provides a list of relief funds available to undocumented workers. Click here.

Business Services

• Cal Coastal 504 Loan Program

  Servicing the financial needs of small businesses and farmers by providing direct loans and loan guarantees to businesses located on the Central Coast.  Click here.

• SBA Funding Disaster Assistance

  SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters. Click here.

• KION - Open4Biz Map

  Let the Monterey community know you are open for business. Click here.

• California State Covid-19 Assistance

  The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has compiled helpful information for employers, employees, and all Californians as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Click here.

• iBank

  Small business funding Click here.

Education/Activities

• Wifi Bus

  Any student and their families, no matter their district of residence, can drive to a list of locations to park, connect, and learn. For a list of locations and the schedule, click here.

• Harmony at Home

  Providing Counseling, Bullying Prevention, Teen Success, Inc., and Children 1st classes remotely by phone and virtual platforms. Click here.

• Monterey Free Public Libraries

  The Monterey County Free Libraries has a vast array of free online resources, which give cardholders 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, homework help, and more. Click here.

• First 5 Monterey County

  Great activities to do with children during this time. Click here.

• Scholastic Learn at Home

  Keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Click here.

• PBS Learning Media

  PBS and your local station have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more just for teachers like you. Click here.

Mental Health

• Forward Together

  Monterey County Behavioral Health has created a series of workshops for anyone in our community to come together to navigate these difficult and stressful times. Click here.

• California Surgeon General’s Playbook

  The Surgeon General's guide contains things you can do every day, at home, to help support your mental and physical health, utilizing six key strategies. Click here

• Mental Health America

  MHA has compiled a range of resources and information. Click here.

• Interim Inc. Warm Line OMNI

  Call 831-800-7660 or Text 831-998-7916, Monday-Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, to connect with a peer counselor for emotional support and help with resources. View Flyer or email omni@interiminc.org for more info

Utilities

• Gas and Electric

  California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) is a discount rate program offered by PG&E. Click here.

  Monterey Bay Community Power deferment in response to COVID-19. Click here.

• Heating and Cooling

  Financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and/or cooling (HEAP). Click here.

  Central Coast Energy Services energy bill assistance programs for low-income Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo County residents. Click here.

• Water

  California American Water is discontinuing service shut-offs at this time. Click here.

• Internet

  Keep America Connected - List of all providers that are opening free hotspots to Americans across the country. Click here.

  Internet Essentials from Comcast brings offers affordable, high-speed Internet to make it easier for low-income households to get connected so they can more easily work from home, access educational resources, and stay in contact with friends and family. Click here.