Workforce - CASA New Orleans

Effective advocacy for vulnerable children and families can be difficult, but during the Coronavirus/Covid-19 national health crisis, the need for good, vetted information becomes even more critical.

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Workforce

Those out of work or on reduced work hours due to COVID-19 may be eligible for unemployment benefits and SNAP. Source, additional details: Louisiana Workforce Commission http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/PR/COVID_19_Information.pdf. GNO Inc has compiled answers to frequently asked questions, available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9e51oroyu3e03o3/Unemployment%20GNO%20Inc%20FAQs%202020.04.11.pdf.

Gambit has a comprehensive list of relief resources for musicians, artists and service industry workers. Source, list: https://www.nola.com/gambit/news/the_latest/article_8a5c3196-6942-11ea-89fd-e34d9757da23.html

Here is the IRS link for the “economic impact payment” for anyone who has not or does not file taxes: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here.

Applications for grants of up to $500 through the Hospitality Cares Pandemic Response Fund open on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Apply online at UnitedWaySELA.org/HospitalityCares or call 211 to complete the application over the phone. Go to the site now to review eligibility and prepare necessary documents for submitting an application. Questions? Email info@louisianahospitality.org. Source: https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaHospitalityFoundation/photos/a.199893626725233/2914140791967156

Orleans Parish musicians, rideshare drivers, festival production staff, and artists can apply for grant support ($500-1000; multiple awards possible) now through NOLABA. Source, application, additional details: https://www.nolaba.org/relief-fund/

Bartenders anywhere can apply for relief from the Bartender Emergency Relief Program. Source, details, application: https://www.usbgfoundation.org/covid-19-response

The IRS is extending the tax-filing deadline to July 15 for both filing and paying taxes without interest or penalties. Those who are expecting a refund probably should file as quickly as possible, as the IRS is continuing to process returns and issue checks. Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/irs-tax-filing-deadline-july-190119846.html

Army Emergency Relief is available for soldiers and families affected by quarantine. Source, additional details: https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/news/applying-for-aer-assistance-during-covid-19-quarantine/

Small business owners can find resources and help through the Good Works Network (https://goodworknetwork.org/covid-19-resources/), GNO Inc (https://gnoinc.org/initiatives/coronavirus/), Tulane’s Lepage Center (https://entrepreneurship.tulane.edu/content/covid-19-resources-entrepreneurs-and-business-owners), and local Chambers of Commerce (https://www.stbernardchamber.org/open-for-business).