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Update: Unemployment Benefits
What is unemployment insurance? How do I apply? How much would I receive? These questions answered and more updates on unemployment insurance!
Your Child’s Education & You
Being in charge of your child’s education while working and taking care of day to day stuff is HARD. Moving forward, here are some thing we want you to know…
Stimulus Check FAQs
Your stimulus payments are yours to use and to keep. It is easy to feel confused with all the misinformation out there about whether or not you have to pay the stimulus check back next year or if it is taxable. Let’s clear this up!
Ways to Support Your Community
As we continue to follow mandates to shelter in place, many are feeling restless and unsure how to contribute to their community. Here are some ways to support organizations and be of service!
COVID-19 Immigration Info + Resources
Supporting our artist community is at the heart of what we do. Each day we’re going to be sharing some important tools, opportunities, and resources for artists on our blog. Follow along and reach out if you need additional support.
Today we’re going to share more information and resources for immigrants.
Resources for Immigrants & Refugees
Trump announced on Wednesday that he was signing an executive order barring immigration into the US. As of April 22nd this means that all green card applications are paused for 60 days. As of now, temporary work visas are still valid. Though a lot of travel has already halted due to the coronavirus, this move is another attempt to demonstrate hostility towards immigrants. What does the executive order mean?
Fun Things To Do With Friends
Today we’re going to share some fun ways to stay in touch with family and friends even while far away.
Here are some fun ways to stay in touch with loved ones cause we’re all in this together even if it doesn’t feel like it.
What To Do If Your Loved Ones Aren’t Taking COVID-19 Seriously
Living through a pandemic is already challenging, but when your parents insist on going on about life like everything is fine, or your friends keep throwing “stay at home parties”, or your grandma is too proud to let anyone else do things for her, it adds a level of frustration that seems unnecessary. Here are some ways to have a convo that might help them take things more seriously.
What To Do If Someone You Love Has Been Drinking Too Much During The Pandemic
Today we’re going to share some info on what steps to take if you are worried about a loved one who has been drinking too much during the pandemic.
If you are worried about someone you love drinking too much during the pandemic, here are some steps you can take…
Online Mental Health Resources
This pandemic has put a strain on every single one of us. Today we’re going to share some helpful mental health resources.
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During a Pandemic
It’s okay to feel stressed or anxious during this time. COVID-19 has impacted every part of our regular lives, and it is important to care care of your mental health as we navigate new waters.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, here are some steps you can take to take control of your well being!
We’ve Got You Covered! Richmond Artists Work Together to Make Masks For Essential Workers
In times of great need, it turns out that we’re better off when we help others. After two weeks of question marks and exclamations, we picked ourselves off of the floor and started organizing to find new ways to come together and build with our community.
Food Assistance
What are the different federal food assistance programs available and are you eligible for any of them? Today we’re going to talk about your options for food assistance.
How to Politely Exercise Social Distancing In Public
Practicing social distancing in public is crucial to protect everyones health. Here are safety measures that ensure your outings are as safe as possible!
How to Tell If You Have a Cold, Flu, Allergies, or COVID-19
With seasons changing and a global pandemic upon us, it can be easy to run in mental circles as you try to listen to your body. Today we’re going to talk about your options for how to tell if your symptoms are a flu, cold, or COVID-19.
How to Make a Face Mask
Supporting our artist community is at the heart of what we do. Today we are covering how to make a face mask!
#RentRelief
Today we’re going to talk about your options for rent and bill relief. If you have lost your job and are worried about making rent, here is what you need to know…
How to Pause Mortgage Payments
The US has ordered for mortgage relief for up to 12 months. This is an evolving situation, but here are some options currently available depending on your situation regarding how to pause your mortgage.
Face Mask Protocol
While debates have been going around on the helpfulness of masks to decrease the spread of the virus, the CDC is now recommending people consider wearing face masks outside even if they don’t feel ill. Today we’re going to talk about the safest way to go about wearing a face mask.
So You Lost Your Job? How To Apply for Health Insurance
Today we’re going to talk about how to apply for, find, and navigate health insurances. With so much information out there, it can be difficult to determine what options are available to you.