Notations From the Grid (Weekly Edition): On #LifeInTheTimeofCorona

As our team has been on the prowl to serve as an "aggregator" of resources, we hereby present the following courtesy the Orange County Business Journal.   They publish this daily for the Orange County Business Community & the National Association to End Homelessness: 

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$484B RELIEF BILL SIGNED, CARES ACT, COVID-19 FIGHTING DRUG COMING, AND MORE

OCBC works to get you the best information in these difficult times fighting COVID-19, its health and economic impacts.  Check your email often for important updates AND follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. In addition, check out our COVID-19 Resources page on OCBC.org. TRUMP SIGNS $484B RELIEF BILL to aid small businesses, hospitals and a new coronavirus testing program.    CARES ACT to provides reimbursement to healthcare providers. Providers can sign up for reimbursement here.    COVID-19-FIGHTING DRUG expected to be known in the next "weeks to months", said the World Health Organization.   TELEHEALTH RESOURCES launched by Health & Human Services for patients and providers.   CA TO TRAIN 10,000 CONTACT TRACERS, said Gov. Newsom on Wednesday.    CA MAYORS COALITION convenes mayors to speak with one voice on critical economic and local issues via COVID-19 Action Plan.   PLASTIC BAG BAN  temporarily waived by Gov. Newsom in new Executive Order.   UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT REQUIREMENTS relaxed by California amid system overload.    HOME MEALS FOR SENIORS partnership announced by Gov. Newsom helping older and other high-risk adults stay home and stay healthy.    UCI HEALTH UPDATE: The City of Irvine featured UCI's Dr. Susan Huang, Medical Director of Epidemiology and Infection at UC Irvine Health, to share the latest information related to COVID-19. Watch Susan's update here. GOOD NEWS IN OC & U.S.: UC ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL opens its doors to students stuck at home; enrollment doubles. GREAT PARK ICE to help Second Harvest Food Bank with storage needs. EXPERIAN offers free weekly credit reports for the rest of the year to protect America's financial health. OC RESTAURANTS give back to support first responders, add groceries to menus, and more. OC UNITED WAY partners with OC Vietnamese community to provide meals, services and protection equipment to local health care, grocery store employees, and front-line service providers. To donate, click here. MARINERS CHURCH in Irvine and Huntington Beach helps those affected by COVID-19 with food, PPE supplies, childcare and more. TACO BELL provides meals for truckers and front-line workers at Truck-Thru in HQ.   WALMART implementing one-way aisles to encourage social distancing.   POTENTIAL COVID TREATMENT trial running ahead of schedule, researcher says. BUSINESS RESOURCES: GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Business-building tips offered through four virtual supplier webinars in April, hosted by SoCalGas and Frontier Communications. SMALL BIZ RESOURCES: Small Business Development Center SBDC Resources for Small Businesses Go-BIZ FAQ for Small Businesses LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: TREASURY DEPARTMENT releases loan application for businesses critical to maintaining national security. Due May 1.  FED COVID-19 SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS to-date listed here.  AT HOME: SOAP VS. HAND SANITIZER: Soap and water is the most effective way to remove chemicals and germs, including the novel coronavirus, disease experts say. SUCCESSFUL AGING: Ways to prevent social isolation from turning into depression. THIS HUMAN MOMENT series tracks the remarkable moments of humanity during pandemic. VIRTUAL PLAYON FEST streaming "epic" performances from artists from Friday, April 24 to Friday, April 27. NBC returns Parks & Recreation for a charity special on Thursday, April 30. MISSED OCBC'S PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS? Check them out at https://www.ocbc.org/newsroom/ocbc-indicator-enewsletter. PLEASE SHARE THESE UPDATES WITH COLLEAGUES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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RESOURCES

Utilities PSA: Your Tap Water is Safe COVID-19 & Drinking Water FAQs Spanish Language Drinking Water FAQs Edison: Your Guide to Telenetworking and Energy Efficiency Charter Expands Free 60-Day Spectrum Broadband Internet & Wifi Offer To Include Educators COX Commitment to Community Irvine Ranch Water District Bill Payment Questions Mesa Water's Tap Water Remains Safe and Reliable Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Education Resources OC Sanitation District: What2Flush SoCalGas: What to Expect from Your Natural Gas Service Verizon: COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses, Consumers, More South Coast AQMD Expediting Permits to Aid COVID-19 Efforts OCBC Member Resources  Bank of America Additional Support for Consumer and Small Business Clients Boeing assists with COVID-19 recovery & relief efforts California State University Fullerton COVID-19 Resource Page  CalOptima COVID-19 Resources Chapman COVID-19 Resources Page City of Mission Viejo Business Resources / COVID-19 Resources City of Irvine Coronavirus Emergency Measures Disneyland: A Letter from Disneyland Resort President, Rebecca Campbell Irvine Company Resources for Businesses Kaiser Permanente: SoCal Community Highlights MemorialCare CEO and Chief Medical Officer Discuss COVID-19 Latest Developments [VIDEO] OCRegister COVID-19 Daily Updates Pacific Symphony @ Home, Watch + Listen, and More UCI Beall Applied Innovation Call to Action: Share Your Ideas to Fight COVID-19 UCI COVID-19 Resources page UCI COVID-19 News page OC Community - Support Your Local Business!  Anaheim Response & Recovery via Visit Anaheim & Anaheim Chamber Creative Future Resources for Creative Professionals OC Community Health Initiative Provides Free Health Insurance Enrollment Services Support Local Restaurants!  Anaheim Restaurant Offerings Dana Point Grab & Go Restaurants Eat Local! Lake Forest OC Restaurants Offering Pickup and Delivery During Pandemic Suzanne's Catering: April 27th - May 1st- Drop-Off Delivery Menu for Home or Office is Now Available!  The Great American Takeout Water Grill's Pop-Up Market: Fresh Seafood and Steaks - Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Giving Back American Red Cross & Blood Donations - Donate blood today! Boys & Girls Club Disinfectant + Sanitizer Drive - Saturday, April 18 Collaborating Organizations Active in Disaster OC- Donations needed. Caterina's Club Feeds Kids in Need - Donate today to help Chrysalis COVID-19 Relief Fund - Matching donations up to $25K! Community Action Partnership of OC - Donate, Volunteer or Host a Virtual Food Bank  Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) managed by OneOC FAM (Family Assistance Ministries) Needs Volunteers - Sign Up Today HCA Accepting Medical Donations - Masks, Gloves, Gowns Needed HOAG COVID-19 Support Fund Human Options (Ending Domestic Violence) Seeks Donations - Basic supplies needed Jamboree Housing Rental Assistance Fund for At-Risk Families & Seniors MemorialCare Accepting Donations of Gear to Protect Health Care Workers OC Food Bank- Donations needed.  Office of the Governor - California Volunteers OneOC: Emergency Volunteer Center- To volunteer, click here. Pacific Chorale Needs Your Help to Sustain Operations  Saddleback College Student Emergency Fund - Help students with laptops & other financial assistance Second Harvest Food Bank - Match My Gift- Every $1 DOUBLES to provide SIX nutritious meals! Tustin Public School Foundation Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund | Local Initiatives Support Corporation Vital Link Needs Your Support - Help support Vital Link's STEM and career pathways for students OC United Way Pandemic Relief Fund - DONATE NOW StandUp For Kids Orange County - COVID-19 Emergency Response  Links Orange County Case Count and Testing Figures COVID-19 & Mental Health Coronavirus Preparedness- Coronavirus Situation Map Metropolitan Water District's Message On Water Supply OC Health Flyer (available in several languages) CARES Act Guidance for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Elected Officials A newly-released resource can help elected officials maximize federal resources, made available under the CARES Act, to reduce housing instability and homelessness during COVID-19. This guidance includes recommendations for COVID-19-specific funding for Community Development Block Grants, Emergency Solutions Grants, and the Coronavirus Relief Fund. It also provides suggested action steps for local officials to use the funds and support homelessness and housing efforts in their communities. The resource was created in partnership with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, National League of Cities, and Mayors and CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment. View the recommendations >>> COVID-19: Recent Resources Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (USICH, HHS, HUD, FEMA) Issue Brief: Reducing Harm for People Using Drugs & Alcohol During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Alternate Care Sites Programs (National Health Care for the Homeless Council) SSVF Response to COVID 19 Guidance (VA) Questions and Answers for Office of Multifamily Housing Stakeholders (HUD) Resources to support people experiencing homelessness (CDC) COVID-19 Webinar Series from the Alliance In an ongoing webinar series, Alliance staff and other experts will be discussing various tools, guidance, and strategies relating to how providers and homelessness system leaders can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Upcoming webinar: 4/23: COVID-19 Webinar Series: Federal Funding to Address Homelessness and COVID-19: Ask the Experts   View past webinars and materials here >>> A Research Agenda for Ending Homelessness The Alliance has released its 2020 Research Agenda for Ending Homelessness. This document is designed to better inform funders, both private and public, about research questions that will help make policy and practice more effective.  The Research Agenda is focused on highly relevant sub-populations of people experiencing homelessness: older adults, unsheltered homelessness, individuals, and families. View the Research Agenda >>>