Resources in Monroe
The following resources were crowdsourced over our Facebook page.
It was compiled by members and friends of the Northminster community to provide a directory of relief resources to whoever may need them.
Economic Relief
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Children of Restaurant Employees Relief Fund: https://coregives.org
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Disaster SNAP benefits: http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/360
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Family Independence Temporary Assistance: http://www.dss.state.la.us/page/139
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Louisiana Economic Development resources for impacted businesses: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/covid19
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Louisiana Workforce Commision: if you are eligible for unemployment due to COVID-19, go to http://www.louisianaworks.net/hire or call 866-783-5567
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Relief fund for bartenders and their children: https://www.usbgfoundation.org
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Small Business Association guide on loans and resources: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
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The United Way has a Community Economic Relief Fund, and can help with bills, rent, and food. Call 866-211-9966 and provide your zip code to be connected with assistance.
If You Need Specific Resources
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The NELA Needs community on Facebook is a public place to post needs and be connected with other community members that may be able to help. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nelaneeds/
Mental and Spiritual Health Resources
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National Alliance on Mental Health Coronavirus Resource Guide: https://nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US
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Spiritual Practices for the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/features/view/28853/spiritual-practices-for-the-coronavirus-pandemic
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ULM Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic is offering therapy in person provided one is not showing symptoms of Covid -19. They are also offering sessions via phone. The rates are based on income and sliding fee scale to zero. If someone is an employee or student of ULM, a student of Delta there is no fee. https://www.ulm.edu/mft/clinicold.html
Feeding Children
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NELA School districts serving free meals while closed: https://www.knoe.com/content/news/Northeast-Louisiana-schools-districts-serving-meals-while-closed-568820181.html?fbclid=IwAR0VpmfxyFhcY-kFgiN6rDOEq-Zka4M-9YtGx_WzWw5MXz1g8UskqoblRz8
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The Food Bank of NELA: https://www.foodbanknela.org
Resources for Kids
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“Hunt” herons on the bayou: https://www.facebook.com/Heronsonthebayou/posts/1529139600575572
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ABCMouse- Online learning for pre-k-2nd grade. Free during the school closure: http://www.abcmouse.com/redeem Code: AOFLUNICEF
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Draw Every Day along with Jarrett J. Krosoczka- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObbZ-lkhRQ203mtX9ZmgtA?fbclid=IwAR3_EjRN4rVW2YLBVNJdsM3s_lFYE7B9Sf0LDUa9ZcrUCZVla_w8PJ3XBuo
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Home “safari” with the Cincinnati Zoo-every evening on facebook live https://www.facebook.com/pg/cincinnatizoo/posts/?ref=page_internal
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Library Card Holders- Use CloudLibrary, hoopla digital and Kanopy apps to stream videos and check out e-books
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Scholastic Learn at Home - www.scholastic.com/learnathome
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Storyline Online: Celebrities read stories! https://www.storylineonline.net/?fbclid=IwAR1lGv1lCGrNgPHvDJyR9BF2xAuqV4kU3OfbZyCRrWusorHkFeEzLMkFE_c
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The Louisiana Virtual Academy:
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Yoga with Kids’ stories: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga