# data[].attributes.body
Must register!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Safety and wellness are on everyone's minds right now during the novel coronavirus pandemic and to help ease those distressful thoughts, 19 News is partnering with the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging to distribute 1,000 free Safe and Health Home Kits and Wellness Bags.

Registration for a free kit or bag is limited to one per household in the Cleveland area: REGISTER HERE.

(The process takes between 3 and 5 minutes to complete online.)

Registrants will be provided with a confirmation, an identification number, and instructions for pick-up later this month by email within 24 hours of registration.

This will be primarily to ensure that there is only one registrant per household, which we will ensure by double-checking addresses, and that we are spreading out pick-ups to ensure the flow of traffic.

· 2 Shampoo (Travel Size)

· 2 Bars of Soap (Travel Size)

· 2 Hand Sanitizer (8 oz)

Copyright 2020 WOIO. All rights reserved.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging teams with 19 News to distribute 1,000 free safe and health home kits and wellness bags

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Safety and wellness are on everyone's minds right now during the novel coronavirus pandemic and to help ease those distressful thoughts, 19 News is partnering with the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging to distribute 1,000 free Safe and Health Home Kits and Wellness Bags.

# data[].attributes.headline
Passages Virtual Family Resilience Programs

# data[].attributes.subject
Passages Virtual Family Resilience Programs

# data[].attributes.body
Free Books!

# data[].attributes.body
Find a pantry near you by calling 216-738-2067

# data[].attributes.body
Thursday 2-5pm
Muni Lot

Families must register prior:
www.wefeedcle.org

# data[].attributes.body
                                                     
2020 Christmas toy Drive Registration
Registration begins October 15 - October 30 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
To register, please call your local Salvation Army. Due to the pandemic, you cannot come to a location to register to receive toys. 
Guidelines: 
•	Families with children 12 years old and younger may apply to receive toys.
•	You will need ALL of the following to register: government issued photo ID or driver’s license and a birth certificate or current medical benefit card with child’s birthdate for EACH child 12 years old or younger in your household.
•	You can only register a child ONCE.
•	You can only register at ONE of the five locations below.
•	Pickup of items will be December 17 and 18 by appointment at the SAME location you registered.
 
Registration AND Pickup Locations
The Salvation Army East Cleveland Corps
1507 Doan Ave. East Cleveland, OH 44112 
Phone: (216) 249-4334
Serving the following zip codes: 
44103, 44114,44106, 44108, 44112 (or Temple), 44115
 
The Salvation Army Temple Corps
17625 Grovewood Ave. Cleveland, OH 44119 
Phone: (216) 692-1388
Serving the following zip codes: 
44110, 44112(or East Cleveland) 44117, 44118, 44119, 44121, 44123, 44124, 44132, 44143
 
The Salvation Army Miles Park Corps
4139 E. 93rd Street. Cleveland, Ohio 44105
Phone: (216) 341-1640 
Serving the following zip codes: 
44104, 44105, 44120, 44122, 44125, 44127,44128, 44137
 
The Salvation Army West Park Corps
12645 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 
Phone: (216) 252-3593
Serving the following zip codes: 
44102 (Or Ohio City), 44107, 44111, 44116, 44126, 44129, 44130, 44134, 44135, 44140, 44142, 44145, 44017

# data[].attributes.body
The second round of P-EBT cards are being distributed.   In an effort to give you as much information as possible, below are some key points and contact information for parents and caregivers.   Please know this is a Department of Job and Family Services process.   The Cleveland Metro School District does not have ability or authority to reissue or change student benefits for the P-EBT.  Changes can only be made by having the parent or caregiver contact the Department of Job and Family Services. (See info below)

Here are some key points in regards to P-EBT:

P-EBT is for CMSD students who were enrolled by September 14, 2020.

Pre-K and Virtual Academy students are not eligible for P-EBT

All CMSD students enrolled as of 9-14-20 were included on the file sent to DJFS

If a parent or caregiver needs to change their address (for P-EBT only), please click the link below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xPz4UNiUB0-E6zbtV8fIokhpYNnK3qRKljTP6kruHm1UNTRFUUI5OTM2OEtTNzVGTjM2Q0JNWDFDTy4u

Ways for parents or caregivers to reach Jobs and Family Services:

Phone: 1-866-244-0071

Email Address:

family_aasistance_inquires@jfs.ohio.gov

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program

Spanish P-EBT Flyer
Somali P-EBT Flyer

Important Information about Your Child's School Meals

If you have a child in kindergarten through twelfth grade in your household who was receiving free or reduced-price meals while in school, your child is eligible for the Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the school closure.

What is P-EBT?

The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 provides a temporary program called Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). P-EBT provides children in kindergarten through twelfth grade eligible for free or reduced-price meals with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) benefits. The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Department is partnering with the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to ensure children and families receive this important benefit.

For questions regarding P-EBT, please contact the ODJFS customer service line at 1-866-244-0071.

If you need to change your address, please click the link below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xPz4UNiUB0-E6zbtV8fIokhpYNnK3qRKljTP6kruHm1UNTRFUUI5OTM2OEtTNzVGTjM2Q0JNWDFDTy4u

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will an eligible child receive?
Each child is eligible for $5.70 (the federal reimbursement rate for breakfast and lunch) for each day a school is closed due to COVID-19.

For children eligible for free and reduced-price meals as of March, the total amount will be $302.10. For children eligible for free and reduced-price meals as of April, the total amount will be $239.40.

How do I know if a child is eligible for P-EBT benefits?
If a child was eligible for free and reduced-price meals as of 4/29/20 as determined by the school, they are eligible for P-EBT benefits.

Do I have to apply for this program?
No, you do not need to apply. ODJFS obtained a list of all Ohio children eligible for free and reduced-price meals, and will issue the benefits through the EBT vendor. County agencies will not be processing any applications for this program.

How will my child receive these benefits?
If an eligible child is currently NOT in receipt of SNAP, the P-EBT benefits will be issued on a special P-EBT card in the child's name and mailed to the family, which they can then use to buy food at local grocery stores. The card will be in the child's name, not the parent or guardian's name. An example of the P-EBT card can be found here.

My child is already receiving SNAP. How will my child receive these new P-EBT benefits?
If an eligible child is currently in receipt of SNAP, the P-EBT benefits will be issued directly to the existing account and will be available on their SNAP EBT card. If the child cannot be matched to an existing account, a P-EBT card will be mailed to the family in the child's name. If the child has previously been on SNAP, but is not currently, he or she will receive a P-EBT card.

When will PEBT benefits be available on the SNAP EBT or special P-EBT card?
The P-EBT benefits will be available in SNAP accounts (for children currently on SNAP) by the end of May 2020. P-EBT cards will also be mailed to non-SNAP families at this time. An example of the P-EBT card can be found here.

I have more than one eligible child. Will the benefits be on one or separate cards?
Each child will receive a P-EBT card; benefits of siblings will not be grouped onto one card.

How do I activate the P-EBT card?

The family needs to take the following steps:

1. Call the phone number on the back of the card.

2. The family will need the EBT card number on the front of the card, and date of birth of the child named on the card.

3. The family will need to enter the four digits of the year of the child's birth (e.g. 1980) for the last 4 digits of the child's Social Security Number, when prompted.

You will need to set a new four-digit PIN number to use the card

How long will a family have access to the P-EBT benefits on the card?
The P-EBT benefits will be available for 12 months. If after 12 months, the P-EBT benefits have not been spent, they will be removed (expunged) from the account. Current SNAP households will still have access to their remaining SNAP benefits.

Do I have to accept the card and use it?
No, your participation in the program is voluntary. If you choose not to participate, please dispose of your card by cutting through the magnetic stripe on the card and discard the card in a secure manner. You cannot transfer the card to someone else.

How often will this benefit be issued?
The Federal Guidance at this time is that this will be a one-time issuance for the number of days the child will be out of school.

My school doesn't close until June but the benefit calculates to the end of May. Shouldn't I receive money for the days in June my child is out?
No, the state of Ohio determined the average close date for all schools in Ohio and used that date for all children.

How do I know whether or not a child was eligible for free and reduced-price meals on or before April 29, 2020?
Contact your local school district to find out whether your child was eligible.

For questions regarding P-EBT, please contact the ODJFS customer service line at 1-866-244-0071.

Resources:

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program Spanish P-EBT Flyer Somali P-EBT Flyer If you have a child in kindergarten through twelfth grade in your household who was receiving free or reduced-price meals while in school, your child is eligible for the Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the school closure.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Campus International High School World Language Tables

# data[].attributes.body
Wednesday, October 14th from 1:00-3:00pm

# data[].attributes.body
In person programming

# data[].attributes.body
Every Saturday 10am

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
20-0604 CAA Dance Mastery Program Fall 2020 7x5 ePostcard_PR_NoCrops

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
September 2020 Daily Program Calendar-City Life

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Scranton Road Ministries CDC Learning Center

# data[].attributes.body
Middle School only

# data[].attributes.body
17800 Parkmount Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44135

(216) 476-4172 ext. 30

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Riverside Park Academic Pods Flyer 9.2.2020

# data[].attributes.body
Free online gaming experiences every other Saturday: tournaments, streaming, discussions, and more keep gaming alive during social distancing.
twitch.tv/clevelandpubliclibrary
Saturdays, Sep 19; Oct 3, 17 , & 31; and Nov 7 & 21 | 2pm

# data[].attributes.body
Free, online robotics and coding course for students in grades 3 – 5 and grades 6 – 8.  Applications are being accepted now at bit.ly/31pRiC5
Tue – Thu, Sep 21 – Dec 21 | 11am – 12pm

# data[].attributes.body
Vocal Arts Mastery introduces the foundations of singing for students in grades 3 through 12. Participants receive free instruction in solo and ensemble vocal skills, listening skills, fundamental music theory, and musical performance. Registration is required at tri-c.edu/creative-arts-academy.
Sep 12 – Dec 5 | online

# data[].attributes.body
Online art classes for kids ages 7 and up, fostering healthy self-expression and coping mechanisms to help deal with daily stressors. Registration is required.
cpl.libcal.com/event/7044369
cpl.libcal.com/event/7044414
cpl.libcal.com/event/7044444
cpl.libcal.com/event/7044476
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sep 14 – Dec 18 | 4:15pm

# data[].attributes.body
Even in the age of e-books, tablets, and electronic media, there is still magic in listening to someone reading you a story.  That magic is as close as your phone.  Dial 216-777-6500 at any time (24 x7) to listen to beloved classic children's stories. Service begins Monday, September 21

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
America SCORES Fall Season Virtual Poetry registration flyer

# data[].attributes.body
Cleveland's YA book festival returns with live panel discussions featuring notable YA authors including the following and much more!

Kim Johnson, author of This is My America
Abid Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped

Space is limited and registration is required.
Fri, Dec 4 | 10am - 3pm | online   clereads2020.eventbrite.com

# data[].attributes.body
Healthy, nutritious, grab-and-go bagged meals offered free of charge for children up to age 18 courtesy of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
All branch locations | Monday – Friday | contact your neighborhood branch for scheduled time

# data[].attributes.body
Free tutoring is offered for students in grades K through 12.   Online and classroom options are available.
Registration is required: https://cpl.org/aboutthelibrary/subjectscollections/youth-services/kids/tutoring/
Monday through Thursday | Sep 21 – Nov 20 | 4 - 6pm

# data[].attributes.body
Utility Assistance
Available until September 30th

# data[].attributes.body
6th-12th grade
Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5:30pm

# data[].attributes.body
6th-12th grade
Mondays & Wednesdays 5-6:30pm

# data[].attributes.body
Kindergarten tools for online learning

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Preparing a child to enter kindergarten involves much more than just learning their ABCs, shapes, colors and numbers. The fact is, it's easy to underestimate...

# data[].attributes.body
10,000 computers and 5,000 hotspots to giveaway

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Technology for Individuals and Nonprofits. Learn More E-Waste Recycling for Businesses. Learn More CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES Leadership continues to monitor the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVIC-19) with health and wellness of our employees, customers, and volunteers as our top priority. Find important updates, closures, and Preparation and Response Plan by clicking here.

# data[].attributes.body
Hot Spots for residents in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Thank you for choosing empowerCLE+, we are excited to get you connected!

Sign Up for Service

To get started, we'll need some basic information.

DISCLAIMER: This form is not a contract or signed agreement for the provision of Internet service. One of our dedicated service members will contact you to discuss availability in your area. Once an appointment has been scheduled, an adult (18 years or older) must be present at the time of the service appointment for an installation to occur.

# data[].attributes.body
7320 Detroit Avenue

# data[].attributes.body
Monday-Friday
1-3pm

# data[].attributes.body
List of all pantries and hot meals near the 44102 area

# data[].attributes.headline
HFLA of Northeast Ohio COVID-19 Emergency Loan

# data[].attributes.subject
HFLA of Northeast Ohio COVID-19 Emergency Loan

# data[].attributes.body
In light of the financial burdens created by the spread of COVID-19, the Hebrew Free Loan Association (HFLA) is offering expedited interest-free loans of up to $1,500 for purposes including (but not limited to):

Lost wages due to inability to go to work

Child care costs due to school closures

Small business losses

Related medical costs

# data[].attributes.body
If you are unemployed, apply for benefits at unemployment.ohio.gov or call (877) 644-6562. Unemployment benefits will also be available for eligible individuals who are requested by a medical professional, local health authority, or employer to be isolated or quarantined as a consequence of COVID-19, even if they are not actually diagnosed with COVID-19. In addition, the waiting period for eligible Ohioans to receive unemployment benefits will be waived. See this FAQ list at cleveland.com.

# data[].attributes.headline
BrightRite Diapers and Baby Clothing/Items

# data[].attributes.subject
BrightRite Diapers and Baby Clothing/Items

# data[].attributes.body
Lakewood- 216-228-5998

Parma Hts. -216-661-6400

East 185th St. -216-486-2800

# data[].attributes.body
Mondays through Fridays at 11 a.m. visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Facebook Page to join our biologists who are working to secure a future for wildlife at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Check-in with your favorite Zoo animals and learn about what it takes to care for some of the most endangered species in the world.

Then, at 1 p.m., visit Cleveland Metroparks Facebook Page to join our park naturalists as we explore the Emerald Necklace and look for early signs of spring, learn about the forest floor, birds and more.

At 3:30 p.m. visit Cleveland Metroparks Facebook Page to hone your outdoor adventure skills with our experienced outdoor recreation team. Topics will include things like backpacking, watersports, cycling and park exploration.

# data[].attributes.body
Free 1-on-1 tutoring!

# data[].attributes.body
Lesson 2

# data[].attributes.body
Comcast is offering two free months of internet service to all qualified, low-income households. You may cancel at any time or continue the service at $9.95 per month. To enroll, call 1 (855) 846-8376 or visit internetessentials.com.

# data[].attributes.body
Spectrum is offering free broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll, call 1 (844) 488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

# data[].attributes.body
Rite Aid (6512 Franklin Blvd) – Call (216) 281-6100

CVS – Visit cvs.com or call your local CVS:

10022 Madison Ave – (216) 651-6800

11706 Clifton Blvd – (216) 228-9296

3100 W 117th St – (216) 325-0773

3171 West Blvd – (216) 281-3061

Walgreens (11701 Detroit Ave) – Visit walgreens.com, text JoinRX to 21525, or call (216) 227-0819

# data[].attributes.body
Every Weekday during school closure, 11:30am-1pm – Cleveland Metropolitan School District is providing 2 take-home meals for any children 18 and younger and accompanying adults. (View map of CMSD locations.)

Waverly Elementary (1805 W 57th St) | (216) 838.7550

Louisa May Alcott (10308 Baltic Rd) | (216) 838-6500

Clark Elementary (5500 Clark Avenue) | (216) 838-7300

Denison Elementary (3799 W 33rd St) | (216) 838-3250

Every Weekday at 11am-1pm, every Saturday & Sunday at 12-2pm – Urban Community School (4909 Lorain Ave) | (216) 939-8330

Every Weekday at 9am and 12pm, every Saturday at 9am and 4:30pm – West Side Catholic Center (3135 Lorain Ave) | (216) 631-4741

Every Weekday at 4-5pm, every Saturday at 12-1pm - Children’s Hunger Alliance is providing 2 meals for children 18 and younger at most City Recreation Centers.

Michael J. Zone Recreation Center (6301 Lorain Ave) | (216) 664-3373

Cudell Recreation Center (1910 West Blvd) | (216) 664-4137

Every Weekday at 11:30am-12pm and 5:30-6pm – St. Herman House (4410 Franklin Blvd) | (216) 961-3806

Every Monday during school closure, 12pm-2pm – Banter (7320 Detroit Ave) | (216) 801-0305

Every Tuesday through Thursday at 5:30pm – St. Patrick’s Church (3602 Bridge Ave) | (216) 631-6872

Every Wednesday, 6-6:45pm – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (1349 West 78th St) | (216) 631-2841

Every Thursday during school closure, 11am-2pm – Gypsy Beans (6425 Detroit Ave) | (216) 939-9009

Every Thursday, 12pm - Calvary Reformed Church (1918 W 65th St) | (216) 961-4271

Every 3rd Friday, 5:30pm - Calvary Reformed Church (1918 W 65th St) | (216) 961-4271

Every 1st Tuesday, 2nd Thursday, and 4th Monday at 5pm – Church of the Ascension at east door (13216 Detroit Ave, Lakewood) | (216) 521-8727

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Contact our specialist for help finding and applying for rental assistance, food, health, or utility resources! Call 216.961.4242 x243 or email intern@dscdo.org.

Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Cudell Improvement, Inc. have compiled this list of nearby resources and providers. This list was last updated Oct. 7, 2020, at 5:00pm, but all items are subject to change. For updated information, contact providers directly or call 211. You can also request or offer assistance with Cleveland Pandemic Response, a volunteer mutual aid group.

Rental Help

If you are having trouble paying your rent because of coronavirus, you may be eligible for Rental Assistance from the City of Cleveland or Cuyahoga County. Visit neorenthelp.org now to apply and submit all required documents, or call (833) 377-7368. (If you own property in the City of Cleveland, you must register your property for units to be eligible for rental assistance. See registration instructions at bit.ly/clerentalreg.)

If you are facing eviction and are living at/below the federal poverty line with at least one child, you have the right to free legal help in Housing Court (as of July 1). Visit FreeEvictionHelp.org, call (216) 687-1900, or call 211 (24-hour line).

Free Meals

Meals will be packaged and distributed to go until further notice.

Every Weekday at 9am and 12pm, every Saturday at 9am and 4:30pm - West Side Catholic Center ( 3135 Lorain Ave) | (216) 631-4741

Every Weekday at 4-5pm, every Saturday at 12-1pm - Children's Hunger Alliance is providing 2 meals for children 18 and younger at most City Recreation Centers.

Every Weekday at 11:30am-12pm and 5:30-6pm - St. Herman House ( 4410 Franklin Blvd) | (216) 961-3806

Every Weekday - Cleveland Public Library has grab-and-go meals for children up to age 18, courtesy of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30am-2pm - Cleveland Metropolitan School District is providing grab 'n' go meals for any children 18 and younger.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30am-2pm - The LGBT Center ( 6705 Detroit Ave) | (216) 651-5428

Every Tuesday through Thursday at 5:30pm - St. Patrick's Church ( 3602 Bridge Ave) | (216) 631-6872

Every Wednesday, 6-6:45pm - St. Luke's Episcopal Church ( 1349 West 78th St) | (216) 631-2841

Every 3rd Friday, 5:30pm - Calvary Reformed Church ( 1918 W 65th St) | (216) 961-4271

Every 1st Tuesday, 2nd Thursday, and 4th Monday at 5pm - Church of the Ascension at east door ( 13216 Detroit Ave, Lakewood) | (216) 521-8727

Free Food Banks & Distributions

Emergency food assistance may also be available in the interim. Call the Greater Cleveland Food Bank Help Center at (216) 738-2067 or contact the providers below directly. You can also view a community-organized map of free meals and food distributions here.

Every Monday, 2:30-5pm, and every Thursday & Friday, 9:30am-12pm - St. Vincent DePaul Community Corner ( 8302 Detroit Ave) | (216) 631-6508

Every Tuesday through Friday, 10-11:30am - St. Paul's Community UCC ( 4427 Franklin Blvd) | (216) 651-6250

Every Wednesday & Friday, 10am-2pm - St. Patrick's Church ( 3602 Bridge Ave) | (216) 631-6872

Every Friday, 12-2pm - Urban Community School ( 4909 Lorain Ave) | (216) 939-8330

Every 1st Friday, 4-5pm - Marion C. Seltzer School ( 1468 W 98th St) | (216) 838-6550

Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 5-7pm - St. Luke's Episcopal Church ( 1349 West 78th St), Drive-thru pick-up only | (216) 631-2841

Every 3rd Saturday, 10am-12pm - New Beginnings Ministry ( 2060 W 65th St) | (216) 916-9270

Every 4th Wednesday, 9am-12pm - May Dugan Center ( 4115 Bridge Ave), Drive-thru pick-up only or call (216) 631-5800 x300 to make other arrangements

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2-4pm - T.F. McCafferty Health Center ( 4242 Lorain Ave), Drive-thru pick-up only

Cleveland Muslim Volunteers is providing free groceries and delivery (typically on Saturdays) to anyone in need (of any faith or background). Please fill out this form or call (216) 532-1775.

If you are ordering delivery or take-out food during this closure, please support our local businesses. See dscdo.org/food for ordering food in the Detroit Shoreway, Cudell and Edgewater neighborhoods.

Health Information & Testing

Follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control: Stay at home and avoid close contact with others (within about 6 feet). Clean your hands often with soap and water or with hand sanitizer. Find the latest recommendations at cdc.gov/coronavirus.

If you have symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, tiredness, loss of taste/smell, difficulty breathing), stay at home. Call MetroHealth's hotline at (440) 592-6843 for an assessment or contact your physician. You can schedule a virtual appointment if you have a physician at Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals.

Free coronavirus testing is available locally, by appointment only, at Rite Aid, CVS and Neighborhood Family Practice.

Click here to schedule a drive-through test at Rite Aid's 6512 Franklin Blvd. location.

Click here to schedule a drive-up test at CVS' 3171 West Blvd. location.

Call (216) 281-0872 to make an appointment at Neighborhood Family Practice's Detroit Shoreway or W. 177th St. location.

To find additional testing locations, visit the ODH Testing & Community Health Centers page.

Unemployment & Benefits

The CARES Act provided "Economic Impact Payments" in April of up to $1,200 per adult for individuals whose income was less than $99,000 and $500 per child under 17 years old. If you did not file taxes in 2018 or 2019 or are an SSI/SSDI recipient who needs to claim child dependents, visit this IRS page now.

If you are unemployed, self-employed, or contracted, apply for benefits at unemployment.ohio.gov or call (877) 644-6562. Unemployment benefits will also be available for eligible individuals who are requested to be isolated or quarantined, even if they are not actually diagnosed with COVID-19.

To apply for healthcare, childcare, food, and cash benefits, visit benefits.ohio.gov or call 1 (844) 640-6446.

Limited emergency assistance vouchers for food, supplies, and housing may be available from Cuyahoga Job and Family Services for residents at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Call 211 or visit bit.ly/ccprc for guidelines and application.

If you are looking for a job, find employers currently hiring at ohiomeansjobs.com.

Other Financial Resources

Our local friends at Community Financial Centers provide free, confidential financial coaching, and they are still helping new clients by phone or video call. Make an appointment by calling 216.453.0497 or scheduling online.

Emergency, interest-free loans up to $1,500 may be available from HFLA of Northeast Ohio for anyone impacted by COVID-19. Apply at interestfree.org or call (216) 378-9042.

Internet Access

RTA is providing free Wi-Fi at the W 65-Lorain Rapid Station and on trains and buses. The Walz and Lorain branches of the Cleveland Public Library are also open and providing one hour of computer usage at a time.

Spectrum is offering free broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll, call 1 (844) 488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

Comcast is offering two free months of internet service to all qualified, low-income households. You may cancel at any time or continue the service at $9.95 per month. To enroll, call 1 (855) 846-8376 or visit internetessentials.com.

AT&T is offering two free months of internet service to limited income households who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. After two months, the service continues at $5 or $10 per month, depending on plan speed. Apply by calling 1 (855) 220-5211 or visiting att.com/access.

Utilities

The City of Cleveland has ended utility cut-offs during the crisis. Payment plans may also be available. Contact your utility provider if necessary:

Cleveland Water: (216) 664-3130

Cleveland Public Power: (216) 664-460

First Energy / The Illuminating Company: 1 (800) 589-3101

Dominion Energy: dominionenergy.com/coronavirus

NEORSD (sewer): (216) 881-8247

For additional utility assistance, visit neorenthelp.org or call CHN Housing Partners at (833) 377-7368.

Support for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

Existing small businesses or non-profits, or minority-owned businesses looking to open in or near Gordon Square, should apply for support through the Fast Forward Fund.

If you are a business owner looking for additional assistance, please see this up-to-date resources list or email us.

We've made a list of examples of ways for you to support small businesses and nonprofits in the Detroit Shoreway, Cudell and Edgewater neighborhoods during this time. You can also view our map/list of shops and organizations and reach out to places you love to ask how best to help.

Educational Resources

For children at home from school, please see Cleveland Metropolitan School District's K-12 learning resources. For other assistance from CMSD, call 216-838-0000.

WVIZ/PBS ideastream's weekday TV programs are now tailored for children ages 3 to 8 (7-9am) and ages 9 and older (9am-6pm). Watch over-the-air on channel 25.1 or through your local cable/satellite provider.

Local teaching artists from Talespinner Children's Theatre are posting theater activities, games and more. Scholastic Learn at Home has day-to-day educational projects, and PBS posted this guide: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus.

All children from birth to age 5 can receive a free book mailed to them each month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Sign up here.

Free Prescriptions Delivery

Rite Aid ( 6512 Franklin Blvd) - Call (216) 281-6100

CVS - Visit cvs.com or call your local CVS:

Walgreens ( 11701 Detroit Ave) - Visit walgreens.com, text JoinRX to 21525, or call (216) 227-0819

Volunteer Opportunities

Please consult the State of Ohio's Stay at Home order before any volunteer activity, and continue following the CDC's health guidelines. Contact the providers below directly to volunteer.

Children's Hunger Alliance - volunteers to distribute food on weekdays, 4-5pm, and Saturdays, 12-1pm

St. Luke's Episcopal Church ( 1349 West 78th St) - volunteers to set up and distribute food on 2nd and 4th Mondays, 2:30-7pm - (216) 631-2841

May Dugan Center ( 4115 Bridge Ave), (216) 261-4600

Volunteers to set up and distribute food pantry every 4th Wednesday, 8:30am-12pm and 12-3pm

Drop off donations of critical cleaning and personal supplies for seniors, Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-5pm, or make a monetary donation online.

If you have a printer, you may also print this page and safely share it with a neighbor who might need resources. You can also print this postcard to offer your assistance to a neighbor. Remember to wash your hands and avoid physical contact.

If you're a small group or organization that wants to help others in your neighborhood right now, Neighborhood Connections can provide a "rapid response" grant of $500 to $5,000, and we can sponsor your project.

If you can't safely volunteer right now, check out our examples of ways to support small businesses and nonprofits.

Childcare

If you are looking for local childcare options, call Starting Point's hotline, (216) 575-0061, during regular business hours for up-to-date, certified providers, or view a map of providers here. Starting Point has also gathered a list of childcare-related resources on the PRE4CLE website.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Resources During Coronavirus - Detroit Shoreway

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Contact our specialist for help finding and applying for rental assistance, food, health, or utility resources! Call 216.961.4242 x243 or email intern@dscdo.org. Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Cudell Improvement, Inc. have compiled this list of nearby resources and providers. This list was last updated Oct.

# data[].attributes.body
Every Tuesday through Friday, 10-11:30am – St. Paul’s Community UCC (4427 Franklin Blvd) | (216) 651-6250

Every Wednesday & Friday, 10am-2pm – St. Patrick’s Church (3602 Bridge Ave) | (216) 631-6872

Every 1st Friday, 4-5pm – Marion C. Seltzer School (1468 W 98th St) | (216) 838-6550

Every 1st Saturday, 9:30am-12pm – Calvary Reformed Church (1918 W 65th St) | (216) 961-4271

Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 5-7pm – St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (1349 West 78th St) | Drive-thru pick-up only, (216) 631-2841

Every 3rd Saturday, 10am-12pm – New Beginnings Ministry (2060 W 65th St) | (216) 916-9270

Every 4th Wednesday, 9am-12pm – May Dugan Center (4115 Bridge Avenue) - Drive-thru pick-up only or call (216) 631-5800 x300 to make other arrangements

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Contact our specialist for help finding and applying for rental assistance, food, health, or utility resources! Call 216.961.4242 x243 or email intern@dscdo.org.

Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Cudell Improvement, Inc. have compiled this list of nearby resources and providers. This list was last updated Oct. 7, 2020, at 5:00pm, but all items are subject to change. For updated information, contact providers directly or call 211. You can also request or offer assistance with Cleveland Pandemic Response, a volunteer mutual aid group.

Rental Help

If you are having trouble paying your rent because of coronavirus, you may be eligible for Rental Assistance from the City of Cleveland or Cuyahoga County. Visit neorenthelp.org now to apply and submit all required documents, or call (833) 377-7368. (If you own property in the City of Cleveland, you must register your property for units to be eligible for rental assistance. See registration instructions at bit.ly/clerentalreg.)

If you are facing eviction and are living at/below the federal poverty line with at least one child, you have the right to free legal help in Housing Court (as of July 1). Visit FreeEvictionHelp.org, call (216) 687-1900, or call 211 (24-hour line).

Free Meals

Meals will be packaged and distributed to go until further notice.

Every Weekday at 9am and 12pm, every Saturday at 9am and 4:30pm - West Side Catholic Center ( 3135 Lorain Ave) | (216) 631-4741

Every Weekday at 4-5pm, every Saturday at 12-1pm - Children's Hunger Alliance is providing 2 meals for children 18 and younger at most City Recreation Centers.

Every Weekday at 11:30am-12pm and 5:30-6pm - St. Herman House ( 4410 Franklin Blvd) | (216) 961-3806

Every Weekday - Cleveland Public Library has grab-and-go meals for children up to age 18, courtesy of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30am-2pm - Cleveland Metropolitan School District is providing grab 'n' go meals for any children 18 and younger.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30am-2pm - The LGBT Center ( 6705 Detroit Ave) | (216) 651-5428

Every Tuesday through Thursday at 5:30pm - St. Patrick's Church ( 3602 Bridge Ave) | (216) 631-6872

Every Wednesday, 6-6:45pm - St. Luke's Episcopal Church ( 1349 West 78th St) | (216) 631-2841

Every 3rd Friday, 5:30pm - Calvary Reformed Church ( 1918 W 65th St) | (216) 961-4271

Every 1st Tuesday, 2nd Thursday, and 4th Monday at 5pm - Church of the Ascension at east door ( 13216 Detroit Ave, Lakewood) | (216) 521-8727

Free Food Banks & Distributions

Emergency food assistance may also be available in the interim. Call the Greater Cleveland Food Bank Help Center at (216) 738-2067 or contact the providers below directly. You can also view a community-organized map of free meals and food distributions here.

Every Monday, 2:30-5pm, and every Thursday & Friday, 9:30am-12pm - St. Vincent DePaul Community Corner ( 8302 Detroit Ave) | (216) 631-6508

Every Tuesday through Friday, 10-11:30am - St. Paul's Community UCC ( 4427 Franklin Blvd) | (216) 651-6250

Every Wednesday & Friday, 10am-2pm - St. Patrick's Church ( 3602 Bridge Ave) | (216) 631-6872

Every Friday, 12-2pm - Urban Community School ( 4909 Lorain Ave) | (216) 939-8330

Every 1st Friday, 4-5pm - Marion C. Seltzer School ( 1468 W 98th St) | (216) 838-6550

Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 5-7pm - St. Luke's Episcopal Church ( 1349 West 78th St), Drive-thru pick-up only | (216) 631-2841

Every 3rd Saturday, 10am-12pm - New Beginnings Ministry ( 2060 W 65th St) | (216) 916-9270

Every 4th Wednesday, 9am-12pm - May Dugan Center ( 4115 Bridge Ave), Drive-thru pick-up only or call (216) 631-5800 x300 to make other arrangements

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2-4pm - T.F. McCafferty Health Center ( 4242 Lorain Ave), Drive-thru pick-up only

Cleveland Muslim Volunteers is providing free groceries and delivery (typically on Saturdays) to anyone in need (of any faith or background). Please fill out this form or call (216) 532-1775.

If you are ordering delivery or take-out food during this closure, please support our local businesses. See dscdo.org/food for ordering food in the Detroit Shoreway, Cudell and Edgewater neighborhoods.

Health Information & Testing

Follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control: Stay at home and avoid close contact with others (within about 6 feet). Clean your hands often with soap and water or with hand sanitizer. Find the latest recommendations at cdc.gov/coronavirus.

If you have symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, tiredness, loss of taste/smell, difficulty breathing), stay at home. Call MetroHealth's hotline at (440) 592-6843 for an assessment or contact your physician. You can schedule a virtual appointment if you have a physician at Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals.

Free coronavirus testing is available locally, by appointment only, at Rite Aid, CVS and Neighborhood Family Practice.

Click here to schedule a drive-through test at Rite Aid's 6512 Franklin Blvd. location.

Click here to schedule a drive-up test at CVS' 3171 West Blvd. location.

Call (216) 281-0872 to make an appointment at Neighborhood Family Practice's Detroit Shoreway or W. 177th St. location.

To find additional testing locations, visit the ODH Testing & Community Health Centers page.

Unemployment & Benefits

The CARES Act provided "Economic Impact Payments" in April of up to $1,200 per adult for individuals whose income was less than $99,000 and $500 per child under 17 years old. If you did not file taxes in 2018 or 2019 or are an SSI/SSDI recipient who needs to claim child dependents, visit this IRS page now.

If you are unemployed, self-employed, or contracted, apply for benefits at unemployment.ohio.gov or call (877) 644-6562. Unemployment benefits will also be available for eligible individuals who are requested to be isolated or quarantined, even if they are not actually diagnosed with COVID-19.

To apply for healthcare, childcare, food, and cash benefits, visit benefits.ohio.gov or call 1 (844) 640-6446.

Limited emergency assistance vouchers for food, supplies, and housing may be available from Cuyahoga Job and Family Services for residents at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Call 211 or visit bit.ly/ccprc for guidelines and application.

If you are looking for a job, find employers currently hiring at ohiomeansjobs.com.

Other Financial Resources

Our local friends at Community Financial Centers provide free, confidential financial coaching, and they are still helping new clients by phone or video call. Make an appointment by calling 216.453.0497 or scheduling online.

Emergency, interest-free loans up to $1,500 may be available from HFLA of Northeast Ohio for anyone impacted by COVID-19. Apply at interestfree.org or call (216) 378-9042.

Internet Access

RTA is providing free Wi-Fi at the W 65-Lorain Rapid Station and on trains and buses. The Walz and Lorain branches of the Cleveland Public Library are also open and providing one hour of computer usage at a time.

Spectrum is offering free broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll, call 1 (844) 488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

Comcast is offering two free months of internet service to all qualified, low-income households. You may cancel at any time or continue the service at $9.95 per month. To enroll, call 1 (855) 846-8376 or visit internetessentials.com.

AT&T is offering two free months of internet service to limited income households who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. After two months, the service continues at $5 or $10 per month, depending on plan speed. Apply by calling 1 (855) 220-5211 or visiting att.com/access.

Utilities

The City of Cleveland has ended utility cut-offs during the crisis. Payment plans may also be available. Contact your utility provider if necessary:

Cleveland Water: (216) 664-3130

Cleveland Public Power: (216) 664-460

First Energy / The Illuminating Company: 1 (800) 589-3101

Dominion Energy: dominionenergy.com/coronavirus

NEORSD (sewer): (216) 881-8247

For additional utility assistance, visit neorenthelp.org or call CHN Housing Partners at (833) 377-7368.

Support for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

Existing small businesses or non-profits, or minority-owned businesses looking to open in or near Gordon Square, should apply for support through the Fast Forward Fund.

If you are a business owner looking for additional assistance, please see this up-to-date resources list or email us.

We've made a list of examples of ways for you to support small businesses and nonprofits in the Detroit Shoreway, Cudell and Edgewater neighborhoods during this time. You can also view our map/list of shops and organizations and reach out to places you love to ask how best to help.

Educational Resources

For children at home from school, please see Cleveland Metropolitan School District's K-12 learning resources. For other assistance from CMSD, call 216-838-0000.

WVIZ/PBS ideastream's weekday TV programs are now tailored for children ages 3 to 8 (7-9am) and ages 9 and older (9am-6pm). Watch over-the-air on channel 25.1 or through your local cable/satellite provider.

Local teaching artists from Talespinner Children's Theatre are posting theater activities, games and more. Scholastic Learn at Home has day-to-day educational projects, and PBS posted this guide: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus.

All children from birth to age 5 can receive a free book mailed to them each month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Sign up here.

Free Prescriptions Delivery

Rite Aid ( 6512 Franklin Blvd) - Call (216) 281-6100

CVS - Visit cvs.com or call your local CVS:

Walgreens ( 11701 Detroit Ave) - Visit walgreens.com, text JoinRX to 21525, or call (216) 227-0819

Volunteer Opportunities

Please consult the State of Ohio's Stay at Home order before any volunteer activity, and continue following the CDC's health guidelines. Contact the providers below directly to volunteer.

Children's Hunger Alliance - volunteers to distribute food on weekdays, 4-5pm, and Saturdays, 12-1pm

St. Luke's Episcopal Church ( 1349 West 78th St) - volunteers to set up and distribute food on 2nd and 4th Mondays, 2:30-7pm - (216) 631-2841

May Dugan Center ( 4115 Bridge Ave), (216) 261-4600

Volunteers to set up and distribute food pantry every 4th Wednesday, 8:30am-12pm and 12-3pm

Drop off donations of critical cleaning and personal supplies for seniors, Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-5pm, or make a monetary donation online.

If you have a printer, you may also print this page and safely share it with a neighbor who might need resources. You can also print this postcard to offer your assistance to a neighbor. Remember to wash your hands and avoid physical contact.

If you're a small group or organization that wants to help others in your neighborhood right now, Neighborhood Connections can provide a "rapid response" grant of $500 to $5,000, and we can sponsor your project.

If you can't safely volunteer right now, check out our examples of ways to support small businesses and nonprofits.

Childcare

If you are looking for local childcare options, call Starting Point's hotline, (216) 575-0061, during regular business hours for up-to-date, certified providers, or view a map of providers here. Starting Point has also gathered a list of childcare-related resources on the PRE4CLE website.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Resources During Coronavirus - Detroit Shoreway

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Contact our specialist for help finding and applying for rental assistance, food, health, or utility resources! Call 216.961.4242 x243 or email intern@dscdo.org. Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization and Cudell Improvement, Inc. have compiled this list of nearby resources and providers. This list was last updated Oct.