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RVAStrong – Richmond’s Centralized Response and Reopening Support Portal

RVAStrong is a resource created by the government of the City of Richmond. It is meant to amplify and promote the efforts of non-profits, businesses, and individuals in our city, as well as provide a space for those who need support to seek it out.

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Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

Latest updates

UPDATE MARCH 19:

Following a request submitted by Governor Northam on March 18, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Virginia. Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth affected by the COVID-19 public health crisis can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million from the SBA to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other expenses. To submit a loan application through the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, please visit disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.

SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local Contact:

Phone: 804-771-2400
400 North 8th Street
Richmond, VA 23219-4829
www.sba.gov/va

SBA Richmond District Staff
Kiana Hamilton
804-334-2370

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VA 30 Day Fund

Submitted by Austin Maloney

VA30dayfund.com

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Bonfire Fundraisers

Posted by  Joe Kelly, Bonfire

Hey there! I wanted to pass along our collection of RVA-based fundraisers that were launched by local restaurants and businesses who’ve been financially impacted by COVID-19. 100% of the proceeds go straight to these businesses. You can find the collection here: https://www.bonfire.com/shop/coronavirus-relief/richmond/

This collection is updated every day with new RVA fundraisers and is a great resource for anyone in the community who’s looking to support a local restaurant.

And if any restaurants are looking to launch their own fundraiser on Bonfire, it’s 100% free to do so. Learn more about how restaurants can start their own fundraisers here: https://www.bonfire.com/fundraising/

Hope this is helpful! Thanks!

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Undocuscholars COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities

Undocuscholars COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities

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Government Stimulus Information

Below is a running summary of information related to the Stimulus legislation signed into law in Response to COVID-19

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The COVID Clinician Meal Support Program

Submitted by Lisa

https://medium.com/@frankba/the-covid-clinician-meal-support-program-719b28416c98

Basically, linking meals to hospital caregivers via pledges

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Virginia Employment Commission Survey

Submitted by Chauncey Jenkins

‪Virginia Employment Commission Survey – collecting data from small business owners about the impact of COVID-19. Open until March 27th at 5pm.

‪http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11707‬

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Support Offer: Resume Writing

Submitted by Mary Tschirhart:

My partner and i can help with resume writing. We both have been in the HR/recruiting field for sometime. Might help when the pandemic ends and people are looking for new positions?

Feel free to email me at marytschirhart@gmail.com.Thanks!

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James Beard Foundation Advocacy Toolkit for Federal & State Gov

Submitted by Chauncey Jenkins

Google Drive Link

 

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Health and Wellness Opportunities Wellness/Counseling

Health officials launch coronavirus hotline to answer Richmond residents’ questions – 804-205-3501

Bon Secours Hotline for Questions and Guidance – 1-888-700-9011

From the CDC: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)

Virtual private health coaching from Hannah Bass at Project Green Being. Sliding scale rates or pay what you can (recommend $20) for 30 minute health coaching calls addressing your health goals and concerns, immune support, and how to properly fuel your body with food (on a budget) during this time. Includes follow up with a recap & personalized recommendations. https://projectgreenbeing.com

Articles: “COVID-19: How to Manage the Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Stress”

Exercise

Free Weekly Workouts on November Project RVA IG Fit On – free exercise app

Maiden Motion – 12:30 pm barre classes, streaming live on IG and FB, evening virtual dance classes at 6pm on Zoom (link at IG)

S3E Crossfit – Daily at-home workouts with notes posted online
Free Online Yoga Source Classes
Marisa Atula Yoga: Sliding scale payment (incl. free options) for online classes Free Online YMCA classes (adults and kids)
Free Les Mills On Demand

Food

Idle Hands Bread – twice/week free loaf of bread of people whose hours have been cut (check IG account for schedule)

Soul Taco Shockoe will be selling fresh produce at “reasonable” prices for people to avoid the supermarkets. Plus family meals and taco kits.

Balance RVA is open (as of 3/19) and has prepared over 500 free “snack kits” for children in need of food, anyone struggling with sudden loss of income, health care workers, delivery employees… anyone in need of respite. Bags can be picked up via “no contact” delivery in our parking lot at 10431 Patterson Avenue.

Education

From Reddit: VCU and Code Beats offering free online code camp for middle schoolers 3/30 – 4/3.

Google Arts & Culture – Free tours of national parks

Transportation

GRTC suspends fare collection