During layoffs, all employees are encouraged to apply for unemployment insurance. Those who are job-attached (meaning workers will be expected to return after a separation of up to 16 weeks) should file as “job attached”.

One Fair Wage

Emergency Covid-19 tipped and service worker support fund

Work-Share Program

May allow certain employees who have reduced hours to claim partial unemployment benefits

Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation

Information on FECA coverage for Covid-19

Emergency Paid Leave Rule

This rule is meant to limit the spread of highly contagious disease and enables workers in at-risk occupations to access testing

Federal Income Tax Filing & Payments

The 2019 income tax filing and payment deadlines for all taxpayers who file and pay their Federal income taxes on April 15, 2020, are automatically extended until July 15, 2020. This relief also includes estimated tax payments for tax year 2020 that are due on April 15, 2020. Penalties and interest will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of July 16, 2020. You will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by July 15.

Stimulus

The Senate bill will provide a one-time $1,200 check for an individual making up to $75,000 per year or $2,400 for couples earning less than $150,000. After that, it will be scaled down until it reaches a $99,000 income threshold for an individual or $198,000 for a couple and then phased out altogether. It also provides an additional $500 per child. The Hill.com - 7 Things to Know

Federal Student Load Payments

Federal Student Loan Payments Will Be Suspended Through Sept. 30 Due To The Coronavirus. Lenders must stop all payments for federally held student loans through Sept. 30. During that time, interest will not accrue on the loans and nonpayment during that period cannot be used to affect credit scores or a person’s qualification for loan forgiveness. According to the bill’s text, “each month for which a loan payment was suspended” will be treated as if “the borrower of the loan had made a payment.” The bill also suspends any wage garnishment or tax refund reduction for people who have defaulted on their federal student loans or FFEL Loans. It does not, however, have any effect on private student loans.

Workplace, Labor, and Employment Resources

Small Business Administration
Information regarding the SBA’s disaster assistance loans
Colorado Restaurant Association
Resources for restaurants impacted by the Covid-19 crisis
Small Business Relief Fund
Small Business Emergency Relief in response to COVID-19, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is working on connecting our Denver business community to the most appropriate resources in our region.
Denver Microloan Program
Revolving Loan Fund program (RLF) to enhance the ability of business owners to secure the necessary capital to finance business expansion projects.
IMAGINE 2020 Artist Assistance Fund
Through the IMAGINE 2020 Artist Assistance Fund, Denver Arts & Venues will award grants up to $1,000 to individual artists who live in Denver whose incomes are being adversely affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to cancellation of events, classes, performances, and other creative work. Denver Arts & Venues is committed to the well-being of artists in our community and recognizes the serious financial impact the current health pandemic is having on their livelihoods.
Virtual Job Fair
Workforce Centers have converted in-person hiring events into a month-long Virtual Job Fair, you are able to access online all the employers and opportunities that would have been at our job

fairs. Accessing the Virtual Job Fair: Make sure you have an active and up-to-date Connecting Colorado account and Head to the

Companies Hiring

Housing Services

Announcement: Mayor Hancock has asked sheriff deputies to suspend serving eviction notices

Mile High Behavioral Healthcare/Comitis Crisis Center

Provides emergency shelter and behavioral health services

Denver Rescue Mission

Provides shelter and meals

SafeHouse Denver

Provides emergency crisis line and shelter for victims of domestic violence

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

Integrated housing, health care, vocational, and supportive services

Denver Dept. of Housing Stability (HOST)

Resident and partner resources

Colorado Department of Local Affairs

CDLA offers rental assistance statewide through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program. For more information, call 303-864-7810.

Community Resources & Housing Development Corporation

CRHDC provides a wide range of affordable, low-income apartment rental opportunities across the state of Colorado.

Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation

CHAC’s mission is to help make housing and successful home ownership affordable to low-income people. For more information, call 303-572-9445.

Colorado Housing Connects

Colorado Housing Connects provides Coloradans with reliable and trustworthy access to information regarding affordable housing, housing assistance, tenant rights, and more.

Del Norte

Del Norte is a nonprofit established by a group of concerned Highland activists with the goal to create and preserve housing, and other opportunities for under-served households, including low- or moderate-income, Spanish speaking, or special needs Coloradans.

Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance

For Denver residents who are facing a housing crisis or hardship to prevent eviction or displacement

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides short-term rental assistance and financial assistance for security deposits. They work with organizations that can provide emergency lodging and shelter. 303-295-3366 (Denver)

A Colorado Tenant’s Guide to COVID-19

This guide is designed to help tenants navigate conversations with their landlords, respond to eviction proceedings, and seek out support in this challenging time. We are updating this document constantly, so please check back as the situation on the ground changes. Please note: this guide does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.

Energy Outreach Colorado

Bill payment assistance for households across Colorado who can’t afford their home energy costs

Denver Water

Denver Water has suspended all water shut-offs due to delinquent payment to ensure all customers have access to their drinking water.

Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy will not disconnect service to any residential customers until further notice. If you have difficulties paying your bills, contact them and they will help you set up a payment plan that works for you.

LEAP

You may be eligible for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program which helps cover a part of your heating costs. You can also call 1-866-HEAT-HELP.

Energy Outreach Colorado

Provides support with the payment of past due bills and repairs

Property Tax Deferral Program

The Property Tax Deferral program helps military personnel and seniors, many of whom live on a fixed income, continue to afford to live in their home by deferring the payment of their property taxes.

Denver Inner City Parish – 303- 629-0636

Utility Assistance seek by phone only contact

Mile High United Way – 1-866-211-9966

The Community Economic Relief Fund is helping with rent, bills, and food contact them by phone.

Baby Items

Denver Inner City Parish

Assistance with diapers are by appointment only contact 303-629-0636

Alternatives Pregnancy Center

Providing essential services at their Central(downtown) office and our East Metro(Aurora) office. They have a good supply of free resources like diapers in various sizes, baby wipes, formula, blankets and clothes.

If you or someone you know is in need please have them call the 24-Hour Helpline 303.295.2288. They are completing intake calls over the phone as a safety precaution for our staff before making an appointment for them to come to an office. They plan to give these items to the community until our supplies run out!

Gabriel House

Diapers, Wipes, Formula, Baby Food, Blankets, Clothing (up to 5T)

· Denver Gabriel House 1341 Oneida St. Denver CO 80220 Phone: 303-377-1577 Email: gabrielhousedenver@gmail.com

· All Saints Gabriel House 2559 S Federal Blvd Denver CO 80219 Phone: 720-325-4338

· Aurora Gabriel House 13101 E. Mississippi Ave. Bldg. C1020Aurora CO 80012 Phone: 720-325-3216 Email: auroragabrielhouse@gmail.com

Drive through pick-up hours: Tuesday 9am - 1pm, Sat 10am - 1:30pm (pick-up at back of building), Wednesday and Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm, Monday and Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm, Friday 2pm - 6pm

Food Assistance

Food Resource Hotline

Call 855-855-4626, M - F (8 am - 4:30 pm) to find school meals, food pantries, and SNAP and WIC enrollment.

FoodPantries.Org

Lists food pantries in the Denver Metro Area (can search by city or zip code for closest location)

Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals to students and non-students and their families at 12 locations throughout the city, weekdays from Monday. As of March 30th, pick up for both Breakfast and Lunch at is 11:00 am – 12:30 a.m. Food will only be available in grab-and-go packaging to avoid congregating. To prioritize social distancing, families are not allowed to eat on site. In addition, weekend breakfast and lunch will be available for families to pick up every Friday. The adult and weekend meals are made possible by fundraising from the DPS Foundation. Vegetarian options will be available

Locations include:

Abraham Lincoln High School, 2285 S Federal Blvd
Valverde Elementary School, 2030 W Alameda Ave
Joe Shoemaker School, 3333 S Havana St.
Place Bridge Academy, 7125 Cherry Creek N Dr.
Cowell Elementary School, 4540 W 10th Ave
North High School, 2960 Speer Blvd
STRIVE Prep - Sunnyside, 4735 N Pecos St
Bruce Randolph School, 3955 Steele St
Denver Center for International Studies - Baker, 574 W 6th Ave
Manual High School, 1700 E 28th Ave
The Evie Dennis Campus, 4800 Telluride St
The Montbello Campus, 5000 Crown Blvd

Denver Parks & Recreation

Tasty Food provides free supper for youth (ages 1-18) at these Denver Recreation Centers between 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at the following locations:

Athmar Recreation Center
Aztlan Recreation Center
College View Recreation Center
Eisenhower Recreation Center
Girls Inc.
Glenarm Recreation Center
GVR Recreation Center
Harvard Gulch Recreation Center
Harvey Park Recreation Center
Hiawatha Davis, Jr. Recreation Center
Johnson Recreation Center
La Familia Recreation Center
Montbello Recreation Center
Montclair Recreation Center
Rude Recreation Center
St. Charles Recreation Center
Stapleton Recreation Center
Swansea Recreation Center

Meals on Wheels (VOA)

Delivery meals to homebound seniors

Meals on Wheels (Senior Hub)

Delivery of meals to homebound seniors

Hunger Free Colorado

Connect you to food stamps, food pantries and more

Denver Human Services

Help signing up for the SNAP Program (formerly known as food stamps)

Denver Metro Emergency Food Network

Deliver free, prepared meals to homebound families and elderly individuals. Visit website to sign up

The Co-Op at 1st

Serving breakfast from lunch to families between 8:00am-2:00pm at 5045 W 1st Ave Denver, 80219.

YMCA Food Distribution

To address food insecurity in our community and in partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies, the YMCA is distributing food at locations throughout the metro area. Please check back for more dates and locations:

Thursday, 5/14 from 2-4 pm: Southwest, 5181 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236
Friday 5/15 from 2-4 pm: Glendale 4500 E Kentucky Ave, Denver, CO 80246

Community Ministries

The food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 1-4:00 p.m. It is now also open Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You must arrive 30 minutes prior to closing to receive services. Community Ministry serves residents living in the 80204, 80219, 80223, 80236 and 80227 (Denver County) zip codes and people referred by one of our partner churches. To receive services neighbors must have children or grandchildren living in their home ages 12 and under. They may not pick up clothes for family’s members not living under the same roof. To receive services, neighbors must provide documentation for everyone living in their household on the first visit each year. This can be a

driver’s licenses, social security card, School ID, Medical card or custody papers etc. Neighbors must also bring a piece of mail with their address that is post marked within that last 30 days to verify their address. ID and a piece of mail are required at each visit

Metro Caring

Are you 60 years old or older? Would you like to have your next Metro Caring order delivered right to your door? You can now sign up for delivery in the same way as you would sign up for a regular appointment.

This service is FREE to anyone that needs food. We hope to add additional delivery services in the future. Feel free to share!

To sign up online: Go to www.metrocaring.org and click the Make a Food Appointment button. Follow the instructions to find or create a profile, confirm your information, and then select “Food Delivery.”
To sign up over the phone: Give us a call at 303-860-7200 during our regular appointment hours (10-11:30 am Mondays, 6-7:30 pm Tuesdays, or 12:30-3 pm Thursdays). Let the volunteer know you would like to schedule for delivery.This service is absolutely free – there is no charge for the food or for the delivery.
Questions? Contact us at appointment@metrocaring.org.

Jewish Family Services

The Weinberg Food Pantry will be providing pre-packed boxes of food to anyone experiencing food insecurity with no documentation or sign up needed. Drive up to the garage with the blue awning for pick up on Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Jewish Family Service of Colorado 3201 South Tamarac Drive, Denver, CO 80231

Joys Kitchen

Drive-up food bank distribution on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturdays 12:00pm – 2:00pm at Westwood Community Church 7700 W. Woodard Dr. Lakewood, CO 80127

Denver Inner City Parish

Pre- Made Food Boxed Distribution Saturday, March 21st 9:00am-1:00pm at 1212 Mariposa St. Denver 80204

Servicios de La Raza

Will re-open their regularly scheduled hours of 9:30-11:30 on Wednesdays by appointment only 303.448.5851

Twin Parish

Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am -12:30pm through April 2nd at 3663 Humboldt St.

Bienvenidos Food Pantry

Mobile Food Pantry Third Thursday of the month – Open March 19, April 16, May 21 (January through October) 10:30 am to noon at VFW 4747 West Colfax, Denver 80204 (VFW parking lot)

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - 303.831.7010

Pantry: Mon-Fri 1 - 1:30 pm (no restrictions); Give out sandwiches from 8 - 8:30 am every day; Snack bags Mon-Fri (3:30-4) at corner of Penn/Colfax

Central Presbyterian Homeless Assistance and Shelter - 303.831.4905

7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Community Food Share

Will move to a drive-through model where families can receive pre-packaged boxes of food once a week from their onsite food pantry

Reimbursement for Groceries (for those with SNAP)

Pay with your EBT Card and scan the receipt to be reimbursed up to $50 per grocery bill.

Grocery Stores with Special Hours for Senior and Immunocompromised Citizens

Safeway and Albertsons: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7am-9am

Target: First shopping hour every Wednesday morning

Whole Foods: 7am-8am

Dollar General: First hour after opening

King Soopers: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7-8am

Walmart: One hour before opening on Tuesdays

Whole Foods: one hour before the store opens to the public

Grocery Delivery

Fill out this form to have groceries and other supplies delivered to your door free of charge

Commún Denver

Free food box distribution is tomorrow April 9th from 3:30-5pm at 2300 S Patton. Please fill out this form to get a box, thank you! We expect to offer boxes weekly.

The GrowHaus

Delivering free food packages to residents in the 80216 area code, sign up here: tiny.cc/accesocomida

Animal Food Pantry

Colorado Pet Pantry

Education

Denver Public Schools Computer Helpline for Parents (Grandparents)

DPS has a hotline to help parents (and grandparents) who are attempting to connect their kids’ computers to the online learning environment. Help is available at the DoTs Hotline 720-423-3888. After selecting "1" or "2" for English or Spanish, option 3 is for help with devices including Chromebooks. Once you press "3" it will ask if you are a DPS parent. If so, press *

Childcare

Colorado Emergency Child Care Collaborate

Colorado Emergency Child Care Collaborate will provide emergency childcare on a sliding scale to essential workers with children ages eight and under, including health care providers and staff, public safety officers, and those supporting at-risk populations.

Free Educational Activities

ABC Mouse

ABC mouse is offering free membership now Code: SCHOOL7771

Story-Online Free Literacy Program

With school closures around the country due to #coronavirus, please use our FREE children's literacy resource featuring the world's best storytellers reading books aloud. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for K-5 students to do at home.

Denver Public Library

Download eBook, Audio eBook or eFlick, stream local music, read virtual magazines, stream classic films and documentaries

Pop Culture

Pop Culture Classroom is offering free comic downloads and lessons plans! As schools and libraries close, Pop Culture Classroom is providing educational content for students in the face of uncertainty over class scheduling. Free downloads for 2 curricular units -- Storytelling Through Comics and Game On! -- 100% free to download for the foreseeable future.

Delish

Delish is hosing Free Digital Cooking Classes For Kids Every Week Day

Library LION

Instantly access over 30,000 ebooks and audiobooks. DPS Students: Use your 6-digit student ID number and birth date (unless you changed it).

Denver Public Library Phone-a-Story

Available 24/7, has stories, songs, and rhymes in 4 languages. Call 720-865-8500.

Scholastic Learn at Home

FREE day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.

Youth 'One Book, One Denver' at Recreation Centers

Arts and Venues will be donating books and activity guides from their Youth One Book One Denver program. The books and activity guides will be available for pick up with dinner at the following rec centers starting Wednesday, 3/18/2020.

Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center - 4890 Argonne Way Denver, CO 80249
Montbello Recreation Center - 15555 E 53rd Ave. Denver, CO 80239
Swansea Recreation Center - 2650 E 49th Ave. Denver, CO 80216
Harvey Park Recreation Center - 2120 S Tennyson Way Denver, CO 80219
Eisenhower Recreation Center 4300 E Dartmouth Ave. Denver, CO 80222

Spanish Children's Stories

Well-known children's stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker. Great for kids... and adults too! Read along in Spanish or English.

20 Virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids

Virtual field trips are a great way to expose kids to new places all from the comfort of home. In this age of technology, so many museums, zoos and aquariums have set up virtual tours and webcams of their facilities. Now more than ever, is it easier to visit destinations around the world from the comfort of your couch.

Social distancing-safe baseball drills for young players

MLB veteran shares social distancing-safe baseball drills for young players

Internet & Phone Services

Xfinity

Xfinity Wifi Hotspots are now available free to everyone. Xfinity customers now receive unlimited data and will not be disconnected from services due to inability to pay.

View Xfinity Wifi Map

Comcast

Offers 2 months of free internet to qualifying low-income families:

Utilities

T-Mobile has announced that they will not terminate service because of inability to pay, they will waive any late fees and they will open up Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them

Verizon

Has announced they waives overage charges and late fees to support customers who may be financially affected by the COVID-19 crisis, Announces two months waived internet and voice service charges for current Lifeline customers and new affordable internet option for low-income households, Adds 15GB of high speed data for wireless consumer and small business customers to be automatically applied with no customer action necessary, Provides first responders with priority and preemption abilities for voice and data, No data caps for Consumer and small business Fios and DSL broadband internet plans

Assistance for the Elderly

Denver Office on Aging

Includes links to:

Denver Coordinated Workgroup (excellent list of resources)
Older Adult Resource Directory
Adult Protective Services
Disability services
And more

A Little Help

A Little Help is delivering groceries and prescriptions, providing care calls, and snow shoveling. Not providing transportation for older adults right now

Mental Health Support

Crisis Text Line

Text “HOME” to 741741 to speak to a trained Crisis Counselor

Colorado Crisis Services

24/7 support from licensed clinicians and peer professionals

Referrals to walk-in crisis centers

Resources locator

The Blue Bench: Sexual Assault Resources and Support

24/7 Sexual assault hotline

Mental Health Center of Denver

Mental health services

Aurora Mental Health Center

Mental health services

Jefferson Center for Mental Health

Mental health services

Community Reach (Adams Co.)

National Mental Health Alliance (NAMI)

Free resources, support, and information. NAMI Hotline: 1-800-950-6264, Text: NAMI to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Text HELLO to: 741741
Online Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

Resources to manage stress and anxiety

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1-800-799-7233
TTY 1-800-787-3224
Text LOVEIS to: 22522
CHAT at https://www.thehotline.org/

National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453
Live chat available here: https://www.childhelp.org/childhelp-hotline/

Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Youth The Trevor Project

Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to: 678678
Chat at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
Q chat space https://www.qchatspace.org/

Mental Health America

Compiled list of resources for mental health during COVID-19

Headspace

Mindfulness app with extended free trial during COVID-19 (subscription is now free for all healthcare professionals)

Medical Resources

COVID-19 Testing in Colorado

Find information regarding testing and testing locations:

Uninsured Coloradans

Special Enrollment Period March 20- April 3 (coverage will begin April 1)

Call: 855-PLANS-4-YOU (855-752-6749)

First Health Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus (Medicaid)

Information regarding your benefits and COVID-19

Kaiser Permanente

Information regarding your benefits and COVID-19

Denver Health Medical Plan

Information regarding your benefits and COVID-19

Telehealth

(remote/online) health appointments $10 appointments available with Clinica Colorado

Transportation

RTD ACCESS-A-RIDE (AAR)

Access-a-Ride will suspend 5-day advanced booking allowing customers to book for next-day trips only.

A-Lift

A-Lift is still running services for individuals 55+. This partnership allows for a comprehensive transportation system designed to help older adults and the mobility challenged with their needs.

CULTI-VATE

Cultivate is open and accepting new clients. Clients can call our office at 303.443.1933 ext 414 or sign up online. While all programs are operational, Carry-Out Caravan (grocery delivery) seems to be the priority at this time.

DISPATCH HEALTH

Does not provide transportation but goes to a person’s home to provide healthcare. Completes a screening prior to going out including whether exposed to COVID 19. Will no longer see older adults exhibiting upper respiratory symptoms if they live in a senior living facility of any kind. Do not do visits to homes of people under quarantine. Call 720-647-5329 for a screening.

HOPSKIP-DRIVE

HopSkipDrive is not taking riders if they show signs of respiratory symptoms to protect their drivers (and presumably other riders).

FREEDOM CABS

Business as usual. Limited number of drivers. 303-444-4444

GOGO

GRAND-PARENT

Continues to be available 24/7 to arrange rides. They are also offering food delivery. GoGo Groceries at 1-855-232-0919 and GoGo Gourmet 1-855-754-5328.

GREEN TAXI

Business as usual 303-806-8888

HEAVENLY HANDS

Business as usual. Phone number change. Call 720-281-3109.

INTELLIRIDE NEMT

Business as usual

KEY TRANSIT

Key Transit continues to provide transportation services to and from medical appointments. They will transport passengers with a cough. Passengers with respiratory issues will be required to wear a mask. We are screening our drivers daily for a fever, and following CDC guidelines to ensure public safety.

LIMOCARE

Business as usual; is not taking riders if they show signs of respiratory symptoms to protect their drivers.

LYFT

Supporting delivery of medical supplies and providing access to necessary medical transportation, supporting delivery of meals for those in need (including kids who receive free or subsidized lunch at school and home-bound seniors). Anyone who suspects they may have or is diagnosed with COVID-19 should not use ridesharing. Also launched LyftUp to donate tens of thousands of rides to those with essential transportation needs. Learn more about Lyft’s safety response here.

METRO TAXI

Business as usual 303-333-3333

MILE HIGH UNITED WAY 211

Providing short-term transportation assistance via Lyft through their Ride United Program. Learn more about Lyft’s safety response here. To contact Mile HIgh United Way, dial 211. Find Ride United’s requirements here.

MOBILITY TRANSPOR-TATION & SERVICES

Business as usual

NORTH SUBURBAN TAXI

Business as usual (303) 666-6666

PRIME-CARE

Business as usual. M-F 7am-7pm, Sat. 8am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL VA MEDICALCENTER TRAVEL OFFICE

This line is not being monitored at this time. The number you call will redirect you to the right department by providing alternative phone numbers

RTD

RTD continues to operate as scheduled for essential travel. Regional Transportation District (RTD) is making some notable operational changes starting Sunday, April 5, following revised guidance from RTD’s safety consultant visit this link

SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER

Rides are for health and food only at this time. Cancellation policy waived.

SOUTH SUBURBAN TAXI

Business as usual 303-888-8888

UBER

Business as usual. Information about safety during this time can be found here. Also does, restaurant take-out deliveries.

UNION TAXI

Business as usual 303-922-2222

VIA

Via is still running normally except their updated cancellation policy (no more fee to cancel same day); and Via is trying to limit trips to one passenger at a time. 303-447-2848 or Español: 303-444-3043

VETERANS TRANSPOR-TATION SERVICES

Business as usual – riders need to call 8 days prior to their appointment. Action Care and American Medical Response are still running!!

YELLOW CAB

Business as usual 303-777-777

Last Updated 04/08/2020