Local Resources & More
Important COVID-19 announcements and reminders
FAMILY
COVID-19 RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGY
Laptop Help!
Did you borrow a Lyons laptop and need help? Click this link to submit a request.
Borrowing a Lyons Laptop?
Here is the link for the NYCDOE Device Agreement (link)
NYCDOE iPads
Central DOE iPads Distribution - at this link ASAP (First Come, First Serve). These new iPads with T-Mobile Service (50k devices handed out per week) are basically first come, first serve for all those who qualify. You'll need your OSIS number, which can be found on PupilPath.
Access to Technology
Altice USA - families must apply for free wifi
Comcast - families must apply for free wifi
Spectrum - families must apply for free wifi
FOOD BANKS
SNAP Groceries
SNAP GROCERIES+$50 CLICK HERE
Ayuda para comida en Espanol
“comida gratis” (free food) around New York City.
District 14 Food Bank Locations and Information
For locations, phone numbers, and hours of operation for food banks located in our own school district, district 14, see the linked spreadsheet. (link)
To search for Local Food Banks
Street Smarts NYC - Manhattan
Hunger Free NYC - All 5 Boroughs
Feeding America - All 5 Boroughs
Feeding Our Neighbors - Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island
COVID-19 INFORMATION
New York City Department of Education
Up to date information regarding COVID-19 from the DOE
Information on COVID-19
To get up to date information from NYC via text message - text COVID to 692-692
MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Medical Facilities
NYC Health and Hospitals - provides care regardless of insurance and immigration status
Cornell COVID hotline (212) 746-1754
Mental Health Supports
Text Talkwithus text 66746
Taking Care of your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
Unemployment
Unemployment Insurance - New York State Department of Labor - link to application
Support regarding eviction prevention.
Catholic Charities - provides support regardless of denomination
ACADEMIC
HOUSING
Housing/Court Answers
212-962-4795 or civiljustice@hra.nyc.gov
Assists tenants and small home owners. Can explain how to access public assistance. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm
Housing Support from NYC
718-557-1379
Assists families and refer to legal counsel for eviction, non-payment related matters etc. Hours: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm
Tenant’s Rights Hotline
212-979-0611
Helps inform tenants of their rights.
Please note – this line is run by volunteers and is experiencing a higher-than-average call volume. You may not get an answer or even be able to leave a message, but they note all missed calls and WILL CALL YOU BACK.
New York State TEACHS
Technical assistance for schools around working with students in temporary housing.
Infoline: 800-388-2014
Additional information about housing support (link)
IMMIGRATION
Please note: Anyone that needs help curing the COVID-19 Crisis should seek help without fear of retribution. This is a message from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and directly addresses the federal government’s “Public Charge Rule” that was passed in February 2020.
Please see the website from NYC for more information: link
New York State Immigration Hotline
1-800-566-7636
Immigration Advocates: Resource directory for immigrants – local and national
The Citizenship Project: Free online citizenship classes. samantha.rijkers@nyhistory.org
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Remote legal services – online consultation for family-based and naturalization cases. 646-664-9400
https://www.cuny.edu/citizenshipnow
FINANCES
Please note – there is an 866 number circulating social media for relief through United Way. This number is only for residents of Indiana. Instead please call 311 for local NYC options of how to receive support.
NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
718-557-1399 (Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm)
Can provide cash assistance and emergency grants for people hardest hit by COVID-19. Apply online (www.nyc.gov/accesshra).
HRA is currently updating application requirements to cut down the need for in-person meetings. Once the application is submitted online people will receive updated instructions.
Financial Support for Rental Arrears through HRA
718-557-1399 (Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm)
If this crisis causes you to get behind on rent or you were behind on previously, you can apply for emergency cash assistance.
Please note – this was a pre-existing program and due to the extraordinary circumstances of the current crisis there may be updates in the coming weeks.
Other support for rental arrears:
Public Tenant Hotline – 888-744-7900
Catholic Charities Helpline – 888-744-7900 Coalition for the Homeless – 212-964-5900
Additional information about emergency financial assistance: https://unitedwaynyc.org/resources/shelter-housing/