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Resident Resources Amid the Covid Epidemic

Employment Opportunities

480-800-8056

  • Capital Metro: Full Time & Part Time Bus Operators, Call 512-852-7052 or

512-852-7053.  For Bus Cleaning Positions, Call 512-389-7473 or 512-389-7445.

 

How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits

  • The coronavirus outbreak has caused many businesses to shut down and lay off employees. If you were laid off – or even if your hours were just cut back – you may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
  • The state has waived some rules to qualify, including a requirement to search for a job and the so-called “waiting week,” which delays payment of benefits.
  • Navigating the system can be challenging, so we are providing this resource: How to Apply for Unemployment in Texas

 

Charitable Organizations Who May be Able to Offer Financial Assistance or Provide Food/Staples

 

Financial Help for Artists Who Have Lost Work

The Austin Creative Alliance has set up an emergency fund to support local artists during the coronavirus pandemic.  The Artists Emergency Relief Fund allows artists to apply for up to $500 to replace lost income due to event or project cancellations.  Applications will be reviewed every day on an ongoing basis.

Austin Energy also announced Friday it would suspend all shutoffs of utilities due to unpaid bills since some people may lose wages during the COVID-19 pandemic.  For most customers, this includes electricity, water, trash collection and recycling.  Those who have trouble paying a utility bill can get on a deferred-payment plan or receive direct financial assistance from the city.

 

Call 211

211 is a universal number (similar to 911 and 311) for community information and referral services.  It is intended to connect individuals and families in need and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies.  Active 211 systems are in all or part of every state.

 

Austin/Travis County Resources

  • Travis County Family Support Services: 512-854-9020
  • Catholic Charities of Central Texas: 512-651-6100
  • Matthew’s Episcopal Church: 512-345-8314
  • Vincent de Paul, St. Austin’s Catholic Church: 512-477-9471
  • Travis County Family Support Services Division: 512-267-3245
  • Austin Texas Health and Human Services Department (HHSD): 512-972-5011

 

Educational

Audible is offering free online books for kids.  https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/stories-help-audible-stories-lets-anyone-anywhere-listen-for-free/

Below is a list of many free online learning sites for grades PreK-12:

  • https://www.starfall.com/h/
  • https://www.abcya.com/
  • https://www.funbrain.com/
  • https://www.splashlearn.com/
  • https://www.storylineonline.net/
  • https://pbskids.org/
  • https://www.highlightskids.com/
  • https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
  • https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
  • http://www.mathgametime.com/
  • https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/
  • http://www.literactive.com/Home/index.asp
  • http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
  • https://www.switchzoo.com/
  • https://www.seussville.com/
  • https://www.turtlediary.com/
  • https://www.e-learningforkids.org/

 

Other online resources: 

 

YouTube Channels: 

 

Additional resources to help with kids at home:  

  • Scholastic has created a free learn-from-home site with 20+ days of learning and activities. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
  • Pretend to travel the world. Go on a virtual tour of these 12 famous museums.  https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
  • This is the awesome free curriculum that many home school families use. Everything from preschool activities to 12th grade is here!  https://allinonehomeschool.com/
  • List of thinking games by grade: https://allinonehomeschool.com/thinking/

 

 

Fitness

It is a well- known fact that moving our bodies can have a dramatic positive effect on our physical and mental well – being.  The following are a few free online home workouts:

 

  • Life Fitness is making Workouts of the Day, delivered through Digital Coach, free to all exercisers for a limited time.  They’re offering a new video workout of the day that provides users with a daily challenge, physical activity to look forward to, and help participants stay in shape until they can get back to the gym.  https://go.lifefitness.com/wod
  • Elevations Corporate Health, a leading fitness management organization, is making dozens of its proprietary group fitness classes in its online fitness library available free to the public until the crisis passes, no strings attached.  Each of these workouts is led by one of their experienced fitness trainers, and participants can even use a self-guided 30-day calendar to track progress.  Anyone who wants to can sign in through Elevation’s online portal at https://elevationportal.com/login; select “sign up” on the lower right of the login window; input name/email, create a password, and as soon as you verify your email, you’re good to go.