We are only safe as a community if we take care of one another.
We know that our community is struggling right now in this uncertain time. This is a time for connection, and to highlight the resources that can help our most vulnerable populations. This page reflects some of the most pressing needs in our communities right now, and we hope you and your loved ones find the resources you need here.
On this page, you will find
- General Resources on COVID-19
- Economic Resources
- Civic Engagement
- Health Care
- Public Charge
- Community Funds
- Foster Care Resources
If you need a resource that you don’t see below, we recommend you fill out our Community Assistance Line. We will respond to all requests for assistance. If we are unable to assist, we will provide a referral to a person or organization that may be able to help you.
Please note: We will continuously update these resources as our environment rapidly changes.
General Resources on COVID-19
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- Center for Disease Control English | Español
- Includes information on health recommendations, how to prepare yourself and your community, and who is at risk
- The Bay: Video Answers to Community Questions
- Education Rights Counsel: Back to School Information
- City of Lincoln’s response
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
- Información en Español (Spanish)
- Soomaali (Somali)
- العربية (Arabic)
- 中文信息 (Chinese)
- Thông tin bằng tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- 한국어 정보 (Korean)
- Informations en français (French)
- American Sign Language Videos
- Nebraska Impact COVID-19 Multilingual Resources
- Nebraska Impact Multilingual Videos
- Karen: Guidelines | Protect Yourself
- HADII AAD QABTO AMA LAGA YAABO INAAD QABTO COVID-19, RAAC TILMAAMAHA
- KU JIR CAAFIMAAD QAB OO KA HORTAG FAAFITAANKA COVID-19
- यदि तपाईंलाई कोभिड-१९ भएको छ वा भएको हुनसक्छ भने, यी मार्गदर्शनहरुको पालना गर्नुहोस
- स्वस्थ रहनुहोस र कोभिड-१९ को संक्रमण फैलनबाट रोक्नुहोस
- SI VOUS AVEZ OU ÊTES SUSCEPTIBLE D’AVOIR LE COVID-19, SUIVEZ CES DIRECTIVES
- RESTEZ EN BONNE SANTÉ ET PRÉVENEZ LA PROPAGATION DU COVID-19
- SI TIENES O PODRÍAS TENER COVID-19, SIGUE ESTAS PAUTAS
- MANTENTE SALUDABLE Y EVITA LA PROPAGACIÓN DEL COVID-19
- If you are sick with COVID-19
- Protect yourself and others
- حافظ على صحتك وامنع انتشار كوفيد-19
- إذا كنت مصاباً أو من المحتمل أن تكون مصاباً بكوفيد-19 اتبع هذه الإرشادات:
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) resources
- Multilingual resources
- Nebraska Children resources round-up
- Latino Center of the Midlands English | Español
- Appleseed Blog: Economic Impact Payments / El cheque de ayuda económica
- Center for Disease Control English | Español
Economic Resources
Eviction and Risk of Eviction
- If you or someone you know is at risk of eviction, call Legal Aid of Nebraska toll-free at 1-844-268-5627. When you call, please leave a message with your name, a telephone number where you can be reached, and a statement that your landlord is evicting you.
- Nationwide Eviction Moratorium & Resources Available (Sept, 2020)
- What the CDC Eviction Moratorium Means and How It Works (Video) (Sept, 2020)
- Declaration Form to Fill Out to halt residential evictions for those covered by the CDC Eviction Moratorium. Call Legal Aid of Nebraska toll-free at 1-844-268-5627 if you have questions about your eligibility or next steps.
- Rental Assistance
- Additional Housing and Utility Assistance
- Lancaster County Emergency Relief Funds for Housing and Utilities
- Utilities Assistance
- DHHS Temporary Economic Support
- Nebraska Appleseed Blog: Eviction Moratorium Goes into Effect (Note: This moratorium expired on May 31, 2020)
- Collective Impact Lincoln: Facebook Live on Evictions
- Unemployment
- Legal Aid of Nebraska Unemployment FAQ
- Appleseed Blog: Unemployment Benefits / Los beneficios del desempleo
- City of Lincoln Multilingual Resources
- Food access
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Online Program Launch
- USDA Meals for Kids Map
- SNAP for Women, Infant, & Children (WIC) Flexibility
- DHHS ACCESSNebraska English | Español
- Apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs
- Food Bank of Lincoln
- SNAP resources
- SNAP Hotline: 1-855-444-5556
- Omaha Mobile Backpacks
- Food Bank of Lincoln
- Food Bank for the Heartland
- Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach (Lincoln)
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- Food donations, Boxed “to-go” meals will be provided from:
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm and 5:00–6:30 pm, Monday–Friday
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm and 5:30–6:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday
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Civic Engagement
Census
- Voting
- Appleseed Blog: Building Democracy with Every Vote / Construyendo la Democracia con Cada Voto
Health Care
- Medicaid Expansion Enrollment – Open Now!
- Enroll Nebraska – Find free local assistance with applying for Medicaid and Marketplace insurance
- Health Insurance Marketplace
Public charge
- Community fact sheet: “Public Charge: Does this apply to me?” English | Español
- Find community education materials in multiple languages here
- Find the information you need at the Protecting Immigrant Families website
Community Funds
- Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
- Restaurant Opportunities Centers United
- One Fair Wage Emergency Fund English | Español
Foster Care Resources
- Nebraska DHHS Children & Family Services Frequently Asked Questions
- Nebraska DHHS Guidance on Child, Family and Facility Contact
- Services & financial assistance for young people with foster care & juvenile justice experiences – The HUB Central Access Point for Young Adults
- Information and Resource Relief – FB page by advocate Bobbi
- Appleseed Blog: Resources for Older Youth in the Child Welfare System
- Appleseed’s At The Core: Resources for Young People Video
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We’ll let you know how you can take action to get involved and make your voice heard!
