[Canyon] Community resources

Mon Mar 16 10:21:38 CDT 2020

Hi neighbors –

I’ve snipped a couple of posts from the Bozone lists containing extensive community resource links, below. 

I hear that HRDC is also coordinating volunteer efforts. https://thehrdc.org/contact-us/ 

The BCPOA board is discussing what we can do to organize assistance for those who need it, for example picking up groceries or prescriptions for high-risk people who’d like to stay out of town. One question is, what kind of electronic infrastructure would be most effective and friendly to everyone? For example, we could use Google Docs’ survey forms, or this email list, or create a second email list just for coronavirus discussion/assistance.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated – just email back to me (not the list) and I’ll consolidate responses to share.

Thanks.

Tom

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Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 9:32 PM

Dear Gennifre and the Bozeman community,

There are two new neighbor-to-neighbor initiatives that we are aware of that have emerged to support community members.

Jeffrey Strock and Yimei Shao have organized the Bozeman Mutual Aid Volunteer group to help those potentially affected by COVID-19. People who have time or items to offer - or need support can register through this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xN-Z3zVGbGkdlFv1l4iofBBkUwapnXh3AdtjKm-DYEg/viewform?ts=5e6bc509&fbclid=IwAR2M6kEygGYv97iB6_wQrEn-nrMgu9LDROlhmQMBEXS9R8xTb49zj5XUCJg&edit_requested=true> . 

Beth Boyson has organized a facebook group called Bozeman Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/516431189019455/

Gennifre, it would be wonderful if you could compile a list of all of the resources that are available. As we all know, we are going to get through the COVID-19 disease outbreak better as we all work together. Everyone can get engaged in these initiatives and others. 

Hopa Mountain is glad to help with any emerging or existing project. Please feel free to contact us anytime.

All my best, Bonnie

Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer

Executive Director

Hopa Mountain

234 E. Babcock, Suite E.

Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 586-2455 (office)

(406) 581-0824 (cell)

www.hopamountain.org <http://www.hopamountain.org> 

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Hi all-

I am reaching out to see if I can help by collecting links of resources that we have in our community. Perhaps such a resource already exists?  Below is a list that I received about community resources in Seattle, and I thought it could be helpful if we had a similar list of resource links for our community. 

Thanks for helping to share information.

All the best,

Gennifre

-A grass roots coalition providing food and other supplies to those who cannot get them:
Seattle COVID-19 Request Support Form:
 <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgbAX21UARi98rKKX6b6mpvpVHW4b63F2n2beJlHielcdU2Q/viewform> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgbAX21UARi98rKKX6b6mpvpVHW4b63F2n2beJlHielcdU2Q/viewform

-Seattle Public Utilities Discount Program if your income is impacted.
 <https://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/services-and-programs/affordability-and-livability/utility-discount-program> https://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/services-and-programs/affordability-and-livability/utility-discount-program

-Washington State's Employment Security Department's updated rules for unemployment. These are being updated pretty consistently so keep eyes on it even if it doesn't help you right now, as things change, so will these guidelines:
 <https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

-The Washington State Health Benefits Exchange has announced a special enrollment period. If your work hours have been cut or eliminated, or your health insurance is otherwise at risk, you can check here to see what your options are.
 <https://www.wahbexchange.org/new-customers/who-can-sign-up/special-enrollment-period/> https://www.wahbexchange.org/new-customers/who-can-sign-up/special-enrollment-period/

- A list of small business resources. Most of these are tax relief related. There is a link to some rapid response worker assistance stuff on there for the event of layoffs.
 <https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers> https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers

- Seattle Foundation Covid-19 Response Fund.
This is a charitable org that is looking to relieve some of the economic impact on non-profits and similar orgs in the Seattle area via pretty large donations by bigger corporations.
 <https://www.seattlefoundation.org/communityimpact/civic-leadership/covid-19-response-fund> https://www.seattlefoundation.org/communityimpact/civic-leadership/covid-19-response-fund

-Low cost internet with some deferred payment options via Comcast
 <https://www.internetessentials.com/> https://www.internetessentials.com/

-Micro Business Grants (for businesses with fewer than 5 employees)
 <https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-to-offer-grants-of-up-to-10k-to-small-businesses-impacted-by-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_f&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1584066504> https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-to-offer-grants-of-up-to-10k-to-small-businesses-impacted-by-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_f&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1584066504

-Seattle Public Schools feeding sites for those with children who cannot afford to go without breakfast/lunch programs
 <https://www.seattleschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_543/File/District/Departments/Communications/covid-resources/Seattle-Schools-Map-COVID-Food-Distriubution.pdf> https://www.seattleschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_543/File/District/Departments/Communications/covid-resources/Seattle-Schools-Map-COVID-Food-Distriubution.pdf

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Gennifre Hartman

Great Beginnings Montessori School

Executive Director and Head of School

100 Springhill Road

Bozeman, Montana 59715

Tel: 406.587.0132

Cell: 406.579.3427

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