Covid-19 Resources

Employment

• Apply for Unemployment. We recommend watching the video on the website for guidance.
• Note: self-employed and freelancers are now eligible!
• Page translations offered on the top bar of the state website. (Step-by-Step guide in Spanish) 
• Know Your Workers Rights during COVID-19, also en espanol. From Justice at Work, LCCR, Greater Boston Legal Services. 
• List of emergency early childhood care providers for “essential” workers. 

Housing

• Facing Eviction/Housing Emergency? Call City Life/Vida Urbana Hotline: 617-934-5006
• City of Boston has created $3 million fund for renters, apply/call here. (en español aqui
• Heating Assistance: Information from National Grid 
• Mass Heat Line: 1-800-632-8175
• Mass Good Neighbor Energy Fund: 800-334-3047
• Help for undocumented neighbors: MassUndocuFund

Food Assistance & Mutual Aid

• Multi-lingual list from City of Boston for Hyde Park,  Mattapan, JP, West Roxbury-food pantries, senior dining sites and affordable fruits + veggies. 
• Map of daily meal sites for children and youth in Boston. 
• Project Bread hotline: 1-800-645-8333
• Links to Mass. Mutual Aid Networks compiled by  Mass. Jobs with Justice. 
• Roslindale Cares Mutual Aid Network

Education

• Education Resources for Parents, Students and Educators learning from home. 
• BPS Covid-19 distance learning plans and resources for families and