Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Immigrant & Worker Resources
The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice and the Warehouse Workers Resource Center are dedicated to ensuring that all workers and immigrant communities in the Inland Empire have access to resources & community support in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This document is a compilation of resources that have been made available in Riverside and San Bernardino and are accessible to immigrant, workers and low income families. This document will be updated regularly. If you would like to provide feedback or let us know of any outdated information, please use this form: click here.
This document is only for general information. Resources and information is current to the best of our knowledge at the date of publication, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and may change after publication. Additionally, none of the information in this document is legal or medical advice. You should consult an attorney or medical professional for advice regarding your own particular situation.
Please stay tuned – as the struggles facing all Inland Empire residents increases we must work together to ensure solidarity and mutual aid amongst the most vulnerable communities. Please follow all Department of Public Health guidelines and keep your family and community safe.
Resource Hotline: 909-361-4588
Warehouse Workers Resource Center: 951-394-0236
Table of Contents
Inland Empire Health Resources:
Riverside Clinics or Testing areas
San Bernardino Clinics or Testing areas
Immigrant Resources & Information
Support Services for Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Emergency Hotlines/Shelters
Legal Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors
Street Vendors & Small Businesses
Small Business Resources for Street Vendors:
How to support Street Vendors:
Workers Rights information in the Inland Empire
Staying Safe and Healthy at Work
If You Get Sick or Injured at Work
If You Are Laid Off, Lose Hours, or Your Employer Closes
If School Closures Prevent You From Working
If You Get Sick or Quarantined with COVID-19
If You Have to Care For Someone Else
Where to Apply for Benefits or Get Help
Inland Empire Health Resources:
If you or your family feel any symptoms please visit a medical professional immediately !!
Call your primary care provider first. If you don't have one, call the closest clinic and the health center will screen over the phone and advise on next steps. The availability of COVID 19 testing is very fluid and changes so rapidly that everyone who is experiencing symptoms is urged to call first on an individual basis.
If you get sick and are unable to work or need to quarantine yourself, you have rights to take leave time and may be eligible for compensation. Most employees in California have the right to at least 3 paid sick days during a year. If you work for a company with fewer than 500 employees, your employer may also have to give you 10 additional paid sick days for illness or quarantine related to the coronavirus, under a new emergency federal law.
- It is safe and smart to see the doctor if you need care. Your doctor is required to honor your right to privacy. You do not need to share any information about your immigration status unless you apply for Medicaid or other health coverage.
- You can still see a doctor without medical insurance. This includes care you receive in the emergency room, at community and migrant health centers, free clinics, and public hospitals. If you don’t have a doctor, call a local community health center for assistance. You can find a health center here: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
- Hospitals and health care spaces are safe to visit. Federal guidelines prohibit immigration agents from conducting arrests or other enforcement actions at health care facilities, such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, health clinics, and urgent care facilities.
- Know Your Rights CLICK HERE to learn more about your rights when accessing health services.
Riverside Clinics or Testing areas:
The Eastside Health Center (Borrego Health)
1970 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507 | (951) 213-3450 | TRIAGE HOTLINE 1-855-436-1234
Desert Hot Springs Community Health Center – Main Campus
66675 Pierson Boulevard Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 676-5240 https://www.borregohealth.org
Riverside University Health System, Lake Elsinore
2499 E. Lakeshore Drive Suite B Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 471-4200 http://www.ruhealth.org
Community Health Systems, Inc.
Moreno Valley Family Health Center 22675 Alessandro Boulevard Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-2350 http://www.chsica.org
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley 23520 Cactus Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 867-3900
San Bernardino Clinics or Testing areas:
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San Bernardino County Testing sites
2334 N Sierra Way, San Bernardino, California 92405
(909) 473-0600
Lestonnac Free Clinic, San Bernardino 1890 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909)881-4800
Parktree Community Health Centers
(909) 469-9017, 1556 S. Sultana Avenue, Ontario 91761
(909) 469-9013, 2680 E. Riverside Drive, Ontario 91761
D Street Medical Center (FQHC) (Borrego Community Health Foundation)
590 N. D Street San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 453-6900, Triage Hotline: 760-477-0802
Unicare Community Health Center, Inc.
570 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Suite G San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 884-6700
www.unicarechc.org
SAC Health System
250 S G St,Street San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909)382-7100 www.sachealth.org
Inland Empire Free Clinic (Colton Community Church)
1301 N Rancho Ave, Colton, Ca.92324
- Health
- Community Crisis Response Teams (CCRT) - mobile crisis response for children & adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
Teams are available to respond from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Call (909) 421-9233 | Text (909) 420-0560 Call (760) 956-2345 | Text (760) 734-8093
For more information on health resources & available coverage visit:
- Borrego Health: Borrego Health clinics in the IE offer medical care with a sliding scale. They require 2 pay stubs, and a valid ID (does not need to be issued by state). Please visit their COVID-19 response website for more information or call their triage hotline 1-855-436-1234 if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, difficulty breathing or have traveled in the last 14 days
- Riverside University Health System has prepared a website with updates on the current number of confirmed cases in Riverside County, and orders from the World Health Organization
- FHQSc:
- To find a clinic that can help you apply for Medi-Cal please visit: Find My Health+ Center | National Assoc. of Free and Charitable Clinics
- Update of Health Access for Immigrants and their Families
- IE COVID-19 Medical Student Taskforce and UCR Health: UCR COVID Hotline
Call the free hotline to get your questions answered!
Line: (951) 208-7235
Date & Time: Monday – Sunday, 8am-5pm
This is a medical student run public health initiative to support the Inland Empire in response to COVID-19.
Immigrant Resources & Information
- Do not say anything to immigration officers if they try to talk to you, do not open the door, or lower your vehicle window unless they present a warrant signed by a judge
- Remember that ICE agents often use ruses, such as pretending to be local police agents, in order to make people cooperate and even inadvertently turn in their own family members
- DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING before speaking with an immigration attorney
- Take note, photo or video of the interaction
- Call the emergency response number to report ICE presence
Immigration Enforcement Activity and Rapid Response Hotlines Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement describing its intention to “not carry out enforcement operations at or near health care facilities, such as hospitals, doctors' offices, accredited health clinics, and emergent or urgent care facilities, except in the most extraordinary of circumstances.” The statement also says that “Individuals should not avoid seeking medical care because they fear civil immigration enforcement.”
However, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings and to know your rights at home, in the car and in places in the community. The following resources can help if you encounter ICE or CBP.
Although field offices are closed, and they issued the previous statement, ICE/Border Patrol is not completely ceasing operation. If ICE or Border Patrol comes to your house or work, or pulls over your vehicle on the street, etc., call (909)361-4588 and one of our Emergency Response volunteers will provide information in English or Spanish on how to respond and what your rights are.
Emergency Response Network: 909-361-4588
Detention Conditions and Treatment: 909-996-9424
ICE and ISAP check-ins: The San Bernardino ISAP office is closed until further notice, and ISAP officers are asking people on the ISAP program to check in via phone. However, do not assume that you do not have to attend ICE check-ins-- always verify with your deportation officer if in doubt to avoid re-detention or re-enrollment in the ankle bracelet monitor program.
Questions on the Courts: Non-detained EOIR (immigration court) hearings have been pushed back until after April 10th. However, if documents are due to be filed on your case you may still need to file on time at the immigration court. If you have an attorney, contact them to see if you need to provide any additional documents for your case. Detained court hearings, however, continue as usual as of now. Attorney visits are more limited, non-contact, and may take longer to schedule due to restrictions related to COVID-19 (for instance, some clients may be in quarantine and unable to accept even attorney visits).
Immigration Legal Services
Immigration
If you are facing deportation or have a loved one in immigration detention, or another urgent immigration-related question, you can contact one of the following organizations for legal services:
San Bernardino Community Service Center, Inc.
(909) 885-1992
Offices closed to public, all intakes and information will be via phone with few exceptions for emergencies
CARECEN
Phone: (213) 385-7800 x219
Offices closed to public, all intakes and information will be via phone only
Due to capacity CARECEN will not be able to take on new cases right away, but the operator can answer questions and take down information for attorneys
Inland Counties Legal Services
1(888) 245-4257
Offices closed to public, all intakes will be by phone only
Leave a voicemail and your call will be returned
Services: Domestic violence related cases or for victims of crime
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center
Phone: (909) 397-4215
Office closed to public, all intakes over the phone or by video conference
General Legal Services
- Legal
- Legal Aid Society - San Bernardino
- Get Help - Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. (inlandlegal.org)
- Eviction protections for unpaid rent during COVID-19 | California Courts | Self Help Guide
- Inmigranteinformado.com
I.E.L.L.A. Legal Aid Project
Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association
FREE LEGAL AID CLINIC
When:Every monday 11:00am-2:oopm
Where: Gonzales Community Center
670 N Colton Ave, Colton, CA 92503
WALK INS AVAILABLE
FIRST COME,FIRST SERVE
(951)369-3009
- AREAS OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE
- Family Law
- Evictions(Unlawful Detainers)
- Expungements
- Restraining Orders
Inland Counties Legal Services
1(888) 245-4257
Offices closed to public, all intakes will be by phone only
Leave a voicemail and your call will be returned
Services: Healthcare- Medi-Cal/Medicare issues, SSI, disability; Access to benefits- erroneous denial of public benefits such as Medi-Cal, Calfresh, Calworks etc.; Consumer- unemployment, wage loss.
Legal Advocacy Support:
USCIS UPDATE: As of March 18, USCIS suspended all routine in-person services until at least April 1. Biometrics appointments at USCIS have been rescheduled until further notice. When USCIS again resumes normal operations, USCIS will automatically reschedule Application Support Center appointments due to the office closure. According to USCIS, if you do not receive a new appointment notice by mail within 90 days, call 800-375-5283 (see field appointments and rescheduling).
Resources for Undocumented:
National Immigration Legal Services Directory
The Health Consumer Alliance 1-888-804-3536 | https://healthconsumer.org/
offers free assistance by phone or in person to help people who are struggling to get or maintain health coverage and resolve problems with their health plans, provides free, confidential consultation and information
Public Charge:
- www.Protectingimmigrantfamilies.org
- Some people who apply for a green card (Lawful Permanent Residence) or a Visa to enter the U.S. must pass a “public charge” test – which looks at whether the person is likely to use certain government services in th9e future. In making this determination, immigration officials review all of a person’s circumstances, including their age, income, health, education or skills (including English language skills), and their sponsor’s affidavit of support or contract. They can also consider whether a person has used certain public programs.
- Public charge DOES NOT apply to all immigrants. To learn more about who is affected by the rule, visit Protecting Immigrant Families or Keep Your Benefits
Support Services for Domestic Violence
For many, being under quarantine or staying at home may mean remaining in the presence of an abuser 24/7, leading to an increase in domestic violence and other forms of abuse. If you are experiencing any form of domestic abuse, please reach out to the hotline and shelter closest to you for support. These services are provided regardless of immigration status.
Domestic Violence Emergency Hotlines/Shelters
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Option House (San Bernardino)
Phone: (909) 381-3471
House of Ruth (Ontario/Pomona)
Hotline: 1 (877) 988-5559
Non-emergency number: (909) 623-4364
Legal Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors
Mil Mujeres
Alternatives To Domestic Violence (Riverside)
Hotline: (951) 683-0829
Non-emergency number: (951) 320-1370
Hope House (Victorville)
Phone: (760) 949-4357
Unity Home (Joshua Tree)
Phone: 760-366-1247
24-Hour Hotline: (760) 366-9663
255 N D St,San Bernardino Ca.92401
(202)808–3311
Inland Counties Legal Services
1(888) 245-4257
Offices closed to public, all intakes will be by phone onlyLeave a voicemail and your call will be returnedServices: Immigration and family law,Some shelters may also provide access to an attorney or other legal resources through their own programs. Feel free to ask about this when contacting any of the hotlines abovecontacting contacting any of the hotlines
Food Access & Resources
Food Banks: Food is available on a referral basis through many of the Inland Empire churches, please call in advance to confirm.
COVID-19 Food Bank Database: https://covid19foodbanks.org/
Price Gouging Reports: 800-593-8222
- Foodbanks
- ConnectIE.org
San Bernardino Grocery & Food Pantry
- Get Help | Inland Empire Food Bank (feedingamericaie.org)
Freefood.org
Family and kids Foundation
foodbank@capsbc.org
- Soup Kitchens
San Bernardino:
909) 383-2323Days/Times: Music changing lives
Sunday 10am -11am,
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30pm 4775 N Sierra Way,San Bernardino,CA , Friday 11am - 12pm 92420.
Every Wednesday at 8:00am
Mary's Mercy Center:
641 N Roberds Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92411
(909) 889-2558
Days/ Times: Every Wednesday, except 1st Wednesday of the month. 1:30 PM -3:00PM
* Only asking for ID if someone looks particularly young.
Sahaba Initiative
1887 Business Center Dr. South,
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 381-3002
Days/ Times: Saturdays Only - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Set Free Christian Fellowship:
473 West Baseline Street San Bernardino California 92410
Every Wednesday at 8:00am
For organizations
info@musicchanginglives,org
Frutas y Verduras Gratis!
1445 E third St, San Bernardino Ca.
Viernes 8:00 a 9:30am Organizaciones y grupos.
9:30am Familias
St. John’s Episcopal Church:
1407 N. Arrowhead Ave. San Bern, CA. 92405
(909) 889-1195
Wednesdays 9am - 11am
First Presbyterian Church
1900 N D Street San Bern, CA. 92408
(909) 882-3308
Days/times: Monday - Saturday 9am - 12pm
The Rock Church and World Outreach Center:
2345 S. Waterman Ave. San Bern, CA 92408
(909)825-8887
Days/times:Tuesdays and Thursdays
8am - 10am
USDA Food Dist. Operation Grace:
1595 Art Townsend Drive,
San Bernardino
(909) 382 -8540
Days/times Tuesday 9:00AM- 12:00PM
Judson Baptist Church
1406 Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA. 92404
(909) 889-0781
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Chino:
Inland Valley Hope Partners:
Chino Center
5581 Daniels St. Unit F Chino, CA 91710 (909) 622-3806
Every 3rd Sat. 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM
* ID required
Ontario:
Inland Valley Hope Partners: Sova Program Center
904 E. California St. Ontario, CA 91761
Pomona:
Inland Valley Hope Partners: Beta Program Center
209 W. Pearl, Ste. 103
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 622- 3806 Ext. 301
Mon-Thu, 9:00 AM -3:00 PM
* ID required
Helping Hands Pantry:
1455 E. 3rd St. San Bernardino,
CA 92415
(909) 796-4222
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10am
HOPE Family Resource Centers
909.628.1201, Ext. 8960
Rise of a Fallen Angel, Food Pantry
Mon,Wed,Fri 10:00am-3:00pm
(909)763-2470 or (909)763-5600
1525 N D St,#5 San Bernardino,Ca,92405
Church of fire in christ (Food Bank)
Temecula:
God's Helping Hand/ Circle 12354 Mt Vernon Ave, Grand Terrace
of Care Food Bank: Pastor John Braxton (951)400-3298
26090 Ynez Rd. Temecula, CA 9259
(Inside Crossroads Church)
(951) 973- 3582
M-Thu. 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Food will be handed out by drive thru
Ecclesia Christian Fellowship:
1314 East Date St. San Bern, CA 92404
(909) 881-5551
Days/times: Wed 5pm-6pmWay World
Outreach Downtown Campus:
1001 N Arrowhead Ave. San Bern, CA. 92410
Phone number: (909)884-7117
Wednesday 7pm-10pm, Friday 11:30AM - 1:30P
Central City Lutheran Mission:
1354 N. G St. San Bern, CA. 92405
(909) 381-6921
Days/ Times: Friday 9am - 11am
Cathedral of Praise Ministries: Helping Hands Pantry:
Address: 3030 Del Rosa Ave. North San Bern, CA. 92404
(909) 474-1005
Days/ Times: Saturday 8amT
Temecula: God's Helping Hand/ Circle of Care Food Bank:
26090 Ynez Rd. Temecula, CA 92591 (Inside Crossroads Church)
(951) 973- 3582
Starting 3/30/20, M-Thu. 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM
- Food will be handed out by drive thru
Upland:
- Inland Valley Hope Partners: Upland Center
814 Alpine St. Upland, CA 91786
(909) 622- 3806
Every 3rd Wed. 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
* ID required
Corona:
ICNA Center:
3764 Ellis St., Corona, 92879
(855) 855-4262
Saturdays 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Redlands:
Redlands Corps Community Center:
838 Alta St. Redlands CA. 92374
(909) 798-8818
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Riverside:
Feeding America:
2950 B Jefferson St. Riverside CA. 92504
(951) 359-3757
Tuesdays 12pm to 2pm
Fontana:
Mountain View Church:
8833 Palmetto Ave. Fontana, CA. 93335
Sundays 11:30am to 12:30 pm
Note: to participate in food banks in Riverside County, participants must be 235% below poverty line, check here for a chart that can help understand that or this chart
*people might be asked for ID to confirm name and that they received food but should not be asked for immigration status by anyone assisting with food distribution
School Lunches: Schools are providing lunch for families who need it. For schedule and location information visit: https://www.healthyeating.org/schools/school-wellness/school-feeding-locations
Grocery Store hours: Practice distancing from other people and take every health precaution when you go grocery shopping. Some stores have special hours for elders.
Additional Resources:
- Service Providers
- 2-1-1 United Way www.ieuw.org
- Catholic Charities
- Community Action Partnership
- Family Assistance Program
- High Desert Homeless Services
- Knowledge & Education FoLifDevelopmente Community
- Illumination Foundation
- IInland Temporary Homes
- r Your Success (KEYS)
- Lighthouse Social Services
- Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
- Mercy House
- Morongo Basin ARCH
- Mountain Homeless Coalition
- New Hope Village, Inc.
- Operation Grace
- Salvation Army – San Bernardino
- Step Up on Second Street, Inc.
- The Chance Project Pathways Network
- Time For Change Foundation
- US Veterans Inc
- Victor Valley Family Resource Center
- Water of Life Community Church
Youth
- Young Visionaries Homeless Youth Outreach
- Job Corps assists youth 16-24 as an alternative for housing and Job Training solutions
- McKinney-Vento Act (Homeless Students' Rights)
- Resources for Distance Learning
- Seniors
Diocese of San Bernardino (food banks/Pantries)
- West End Vicariate
- Hemet Vicariate
- High Desert Vicariate
- Low Desert Vicariate
- Riverside Vicariate
- San Bernardino Vicariate
Consulate of Mexico
- Food banks in the Inland Empire
- Food banks
Lift to Rise- Coachella Valley
- Emergency fund
- Medical services
- Legal services
- Workers benefits
https://www.lifttorise.org/protection
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United – Restaurant Workers Relief Fund
- For restaurant workers in need of financial assistance.
- https://rocunited.org/relief/application/
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
- Cash assistance for restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers and more who need the money.
- https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help
USBG National Charity Foundation – Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
- For bartenders, or the spouse or child of a bartender who have experienced an emergency hardship.
- https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Another Round, Another Rally Emergency Assistance
- For workers in the hospitality industry, dishwasher, bartender, server, busser, chef, cook, sommelier, manager, host, concierge, cleaning staff, or bar back may apply for funds.
- https://anotherroundanotherrally.org/?fbclid=IwAR2NYl5YUCDvpIjCYRjxzvxaoMrYOLW3DWANoQKDJEKZT-yFf6x2OsCXias
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
- For emergency assistance for those employed by restaurants or bars or are employed by a restaurant or bar supplier.
- https://form.southernsmoke.org/smoke/application/
Corona Settlement House Address: 507 S Vicentia Ave Corona, CA 92882 Phone number: (951) 737-3504
- Rent (once a month call-in), monthly mortgage expenses, utility bill assistance, emergency shelter vouchers, mortgages, rental costs, hotel vouchers, and other housing needs for income qualified Corona-Norco residents
- Phone (951) 737-3504
- 507 S Vicentia Ave Corona, CA 92882.
Community Connect Address: 2060 University Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92507 Phone number:(951) 328-8278
- Families that live in the City of Corona. Rent Guarantee Program combines loans and vouchers to help pay security deposits or other housing needs. It is a form of Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing that offer rental assistance and eviction prevention services.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul Address: 601 West 6th Street, Corona, California 92882 Phone number (951) 715-4858
- Emergency housing, counseling, and rent support
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services Phone number: (951) 922-7000
- Grants for eviction prevention services from CalWORKS. People with a 3 day pay or quit or notice of detail can apply for emergency rent, mortgage, or energy bill help. There may also be vouchers for motels while the family relocates.
Riverside Catholic Charities Address: 5473 Mission Boulevard, Riverside, CA Phone number: (951) 328-1575
- Some grants may be used for rent arrears, social services.
LightHouse Social Service Centers Address:15333 Sheila Street, Moreno Valley, CA, 92551 Phone number: (951) 571-3533
- Veteran assistance in Riverside County. Govt grants for security deposits, rental arrears, utility deposits to the homeless and those facing eviction.
Salvation Army Address: 3695 First Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Phone number: (951) 784-4490.
- 14068 Graham Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
- Assistance programs are run, both financial and non-financial.
- May have funds for rent, security deposits, moving expenses, eviction prevention.
Moreno Valley Catholic Charities Address: 23623 Sunnymead Boulevard E, Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Phone number: (951) 924-9964
- Case management, short term mortgage, rental and utility Assistance, referrals and outreach services.
P.W. Enhancement Center Address:24490 Sunnymead Blvd. Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Phone number: (951) 242-7001
- Food, motel and hotel vouchers, rent arrears and housing assistance.
San Jacinto Community Pantry Address: 135 N. San Jacinto Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543 Phone number (951) 929-1101
- Food, emergency housing assistance, may offer short term housing and energy bill assistance, rental help, and eviction prevention.
Perris Valley Family Resource Center Address: 371 Wilkerson Avenue, Perris, CA 92570 Phone number: (951) 443-1158
- Homeless Referrals, rental assistance, job training, employment.
Rubidoux Community Resource Center Address: 5473 Mission Boulevard, Jurupa Valley, California, 92509 Phone number: (951) 328-1575.
- Migrants, working poor: rent assistance, counseling, basic needs, benefit applications.
Menifee Valley Community Cupboard Address:26808 Cherry Hill Boulevard, Menifee, CA, 92586. Phone: (951)301-4414
- Disabled and senior citizens.
Hope, Empathy, Love & Prayer, Inc. (H.E.L.P. Inc.) Address: 53 S. 6th Street, Banning, California 92220 Phone number: (951) 922-2305
- Rent & mortgage assistance and money to pay housing expenses
Desert Samaritan for Seniors Address: 75105 Merle Drive, Suite 500, Palm Desert, CA Phone number: (760) 837-9066
- Emergency rent and housing assistance for senior citizens.
Catholic Charities
Direct financial assistance for rent, low income housing for low-income working families, individuals, single moms and homeless people. Most centers will provide other aid as well.
- 371 Wilkerson Avenue Perris , CA 92570. Phone: (951) 443-1158.
- 16051 Kosota Road, Suite 700 Apple Valley, California 92307. Phone: (760) 242-2311 EXT 8454.
- 91-275 Avenue 66 Mecca, California 92254. Phone: (760) 347-1188
- 81626 Hwy 111 Indio, CA 92201. Phone (760) 342-0157.
- 83180 Requa Ave, Ste B-9, Indio, CA 92201. Phone (951) 784-5020.
- 9375 Archibald Ave., Suite 302 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone (909) 481-7196.
UCR (Food banks/pantries)
- Resources provided by UCR
- UCR Resources
HOPE Family Resource Center
Case managers will be available by telecommunication to help Chino Valley Unified School District Families. 909.628.1201, Ext. 8960
- Cal-Fresh/CalWorks, Medi-Cal/Covered CA application assistance
- Food and clothing
- Child care information/referrals
- Counseling
- Parent education
- Preschool referrals and more!
San Bernardino Regional Center - Dept of Community and Emergency Services. Address:1800 Western Avenue, Suite 107 San Bernardino, CA 92411. Phone number: (909) 880-3625.
- Outreach, housing advocacy, HIV/AIDS services, emergency rent assistance.
C.h.I.C.C.C.A.A
- Folks who need help signing up for the 60 day free internet offers and/or the low cost (under $25) internet can email Access4IE@gmail.com or ChICCCAA@gmail.com. #AccessIE stands for Access for Internet Empowerment and is fully funded by the California Emerging Technology Fund. We also have an optional hot spot device that people can purchase to boost signal or for house-less or home insecure community members for $10 per month.
- Since many folks lack the ability to email without internet access at home, they can also text the following numbers to sign up via phone or text:
- 909-454-7129
- 909-406-9372
Street Vendors & Small Businesses
Street vendors and small businesses have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown, see below how to support local vendors and small businesses in the inland region.
Small Business Resources for Street Vendors:
- Immigrants Rising’s KickStarter Grants offers short-term, non-renewable grants.
- Low-interest business loans ranging from $2,600 to $250,000 are available through Opportunity Fund.
- Mission Asset Fund offers 0% interest for credit-building loans (up to $2,400) and loans to start or expand a business (up to $2,500) Immigrants nationally. They also provide loans to CA residents to pay for USCIS application fees.
- The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of (COVID-19).
- Areas eligible for SBA disaster loans: (Includes California) https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
- Recursos Para Pequeñas Empresas en California Afectadas por COVID-19
How to support Street Vendors:
Workshops for how to use Venmo, PayPal, FaceBook, Instagram to promote phone orders
→ If you would like to participate in these workshops or need support due to lost events, can’t pay county or state permits contact: Lyzzeth@ic4ij.org 909-666-0486
Support IE Vendors: Local Vendor in the IE? Fill out this form
Are you a vendor in Riverside City go to bit.ly/rivvendors
Workers Rights information in the Inland Empire
Warehouse Worker Resource Center: 951-394-0236
With a few exceptions, all employees in California are entitled to the same rights and benefits under the law, regardless of their immigration status. Unless otherwise noted, all rights and benefits discussed below apply regardless of immigration status. Even in this emergency, workers have essentially the same rights as before, including the right to be paid properly for all work time; protections against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; safety protections; benefits; and most importantly, the right to speak up about and organize against unsafe or illegal conditions.
Staying Safe and Healthy at Work
Your employer has a legal responsibility to protect your health and safety on the job. If you think your safety or health is in danger at work, you have the right to speak up about these issues with your employer. You also have the right to refuse to do hazardous work that would put you or your coworkers in danger, but you should talk to your employer about the hazard first. If your employer does not respect your rights to remain safe on the job, contact Cal/OSHA or WWRC for help. If you make any demands of your employer about safety or other issues, it’s often better to do it in a group with other coworkers if possible.
If You Get Sick or Injured at Work
You may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits to cover medical treatment and lost wages if you have an illness or injury that resulted from performing your job.
If You Are Laid Off, Lose Hours, or Your Employer Closes
If your employer has reduced your hours, closed down business, or laid off or terminated you, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI). UI provides partial wage replacement if a worker loses their job or has their hours reduced, through no fault of their own.
- Eligible workers can receive benefits ranging from $40-$450 per week for up to 26 weeks. It’s possible benefit amounts will be temporarily increased during the COVID-19 emergency.
- UI is the only benefit described in this section that is not available to undocumented workers. DACA recipients with valid work authorization may be eligible.
If School Closures Prevent You From Working
- Starting April 2, some workers will be entitled to 10 Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) days in addition to what their employers already provide, which can be used to care for a child whose school has closed due to the Coronavirus.
- Some workers can also get up to 12 weeks of Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) to care for a child whose school has closed. The first 10 days are unpaid (during which parents can use EPSL), then employers must pay the worker ⅔ their usual rate of pay, capped at $200 per day and $10,000 in total.
- EPSL and PHEL benefits are only available to workers at companies with less than 500 employees, and PHEL only to people employed by their current employer for at least 30 days. Employers with less than 50 employees may soon be exempted from providing EPSL and PHEL benefits as well.
- Parents who must miss work to care for children because of school closures may also, on a case-by-case basis, be eligible for Unemployment Insurance.
- Workers at companies with 25 more employees in the same location have the right to up to 40 hours of unpaid leave per year for a child’s school-related emergencies.
If You Get Sick or Quarantined with COVID-19
- You can use your accrued paid sick leave for diagnosis, care, treatment, or preventative care for any health condition. All California employers are required to provide employees with the equivalent of at least 3 paid sick days per year, and some cities require more.
- Starting April 2, some employers must provide employees with an additional 10 days of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL), on top of whatever they already provide, to use for diagnosis, treatment or required quarantine for COVID-19. EPSL is only available to workers at companies with less than 500 employees, and employers with less than 50 employees may soon be exempted from providing EPSL as well. EPSL benefits for this purpose are capped at $511 per day and $5,110 total.
- If you are unable to work for more than 8 days because of a medically-certified disability, which could include severe COVID-19 or complications, you may be eligible for State Disability Insurance (SDI) cash benefits. Benefits cover 60-70 percent of wages up to a maximum of $1,300 per week for up to 52 weeks.
- Regardless of any paid benefits you may receive, workers at a company with 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius may be entitled to up to 12 weeks of job-protected unpaid leave to care for a serious health condition under the California Family Leave Act (CFRA) or Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You must have worked for your employer for at least 1 year during your lifetime and at least 1,250 hours in the last calendar year to qualify.
- If you are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, such as if you are immunocompromised or potentially if elderly, you may be considered disabled and your employer may have to allow you unpaid leave or telecommuting options as a reasonable accommodation for disability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or Americans with Disability Act (ADA). FEHA applies to workplaces with 5 or more employees.
If You Have to Care For Someone Else
- You can use accrued paid sick leave and Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL), if available, to care for a family member who is sick or quarantined with COVID-19. EPSL pay for this purpose is capped at $200 per day and $2,000 total.
- If caring for a family member ill or quarantined by COVID-19, with medical certification, you may be eligible for Paid Family Leave (PFL), which provides the same benefit as SDI of 60-70 percent of wages up to a maximum of $1,300 per week, but only for up to 6 weeks.
Where to Apply for Benefits or Get Help
- If you have questions about your rights or need assistance, contact Warehouse Worker Resource Center at 951-394-0236, legal@warehouseworkers.org, or by private message on Facebook.
- To apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), or Paid Family Leave (PFL), contact the California Employment Development Department at www.edd.ca.gov/ or through the phone number for each program listed online.
- To file a complaint for unsafe working conditions, contact your local Cal/OSHA office at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/complaint.htm.
- To file a complaint for paid sick leave denial or retaliation, health and safety retaliation, or wage theft, contact the California Labor Commissioner’s Office at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DistrictOffices.htm.
- To file a Workers’ Compensation claim, get a claim form from the California Division of Workers’ Compensation at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/FileAClaim.htm.
Housing Rights
The Governor’s order of March 27 prohibits landlords from evicting tenants who are unable to pay rent due to illness, caring for an ill loved one, having to take off work to care for children who are out of school due to closures, or due to layoffs or a reduction in hours. Other requirements include paying rent according to an agreement, and that tenants retain any documentation they have regarding illness, layoffs, etc. until all back rent is due. Tenants are required to inform their landlord of their inability to pay within 7 days of the rent’s being due. Tenant advocates recommend communicating their situation in writing.
There has been NO forgiveness of rent. The governor’s order does not establish how long tenants will have to pay back the rent they owe.
This order is in effect until May 31.
Protections for Tenants
● In California, a landlord may not force a tenant to leave the rental unit without written notices and a court order. A three day notice simply starts a process that may well take over a month to finish. Do not believe a landlord who is threatening immediate action.
- AB 291 prohibits landlords from sharing tenants’ personal information with immigration authorities and from threatening to report tenants to ICE.
- Under Governor Newsom’s order of March 16, Landlords are prohibited from price gouging, which is defined as either raising the rent above 10% or evicting a current tenant for the purposes of moving in a new, higher-paying tenant.
- AB 1482 protects tenants who live in apartment buildings that are more than 15 years old and who have been residing in their units for more than one year. It prohibits landlords from increasing rent to more than 5% plus the regional rate of inflation (2.8% for Riverside/San Bernardino Counties) more than what renters were paying on March 15, 2019.
- AB 1482 requires landlords to have a reason to evict renters (such as non-payment of rent or a serious violation of the lease), or if through no fault of their own (such as a major remodel, government order, or for the landlord to move in themselves or have a close relative move in), requires relocation assistance.
At this time, courts are closed and landlords are not able to file eviction cases and no eviction trials are being held. San Bernardino courts reopen April 2, while Riverside courts are set to reopen on April 3.
Protections for Homeowners:
The Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) has suspended foreclosures and ordered Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac-backed lenders to be flexible with mortgage payments. That can mean a “pause” in payments or a reduction in the monthly mortgage payment. It is not automatic. Contact your lender to make arrangements.
For non-FHA backed loans, Governor Newson reached an agreement with four major banks (Wells Fargo, US Bank, Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase) and 200 state-chartered credit unions for 90-day mortgage waivers for those affected by COVID-19. Bank of America committed to a 30-day waiver. Mortgage holders should reach out to their lender to make arrangements.
Public Utilities:
The California Public Utilities Commission has stated that there will be no shutoffs of public utilities that are under their jurisdiction. www.cpuc.ca.gov/covid
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