CCA #CoronavirusBalt Resource List
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Neighbors, we are facing a serious health crisis, the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. As details are changing daily, hourly even, it’s hard for us all to keep up. So, here is a list of resources to access the latest information on a variety of topics related to this highly infectious disease.
To begin, the Canton Community Association is partnering with our elected officials, the Hatton Senior Center, Church on the Square, and other neighborhood organizations to aid our at-risk neighbors, especially our Seniors, during the period of time impacted by the COVID-19 virus.
We will be using our Block Captain Program to support the efforts of the Baltimore City Health Department and Councilman Zeke Cohen’s office in collecting and distributing food and supplies, as well as to disseminating important information throughout our community and to check in on the health and emotional wellbeing of our neighbors. We need your help. To sign up to be a Block Captain, please send your name, block, and email to info@cantoncommunity.org.
It is so important that we join together as a community to aid each other during these times of uncertainty. For continual updates, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Also, feel free to contact us with any thoughts, ideas, or concerns.
We’re in this together. And we will get through it together. We cannot thank you enough for your help during these difficult times.
– Mark Edelson, CCA President
CCA COVID-19 RESOURCE LIST (March 27, 2020)
• Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen – District 1
Please reach out to Zeke and his team if you have any questions by sending an email to zeke.cohen@baltimorecity.gov or by calling 410-396-4821. Here are some current volunteer opportunities.
A.) American Red Cross Blood Drive – urgent donations needed!The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Eligible and healthy donors are strongly urged to make an appointment to provide lifesaving blood products. For more information or to schedule a donation call 410-550-0289 or register online via https://rcblood.org/2JjEq6C.
B. Volunteer Opportunity List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y1Tfsk7usCdeS23fat6N5SRKkKH9mQst_5bgOyeS9Jc/edit
C. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Google FormMany people want to know what they can do to help their more vulnerable neighbors. If you’re interested in learning how you can help, please sign up using this Google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfilQYzpjxkZNBvWbEicDhFjLzt-YuXxWhSTy3KVDL5TQe7Dg/viewform
• Baltimore City Health Department - **Recommended**
The website provides up-to-date details and their social media pages offer easy-to-follow infographics
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/
https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreHealth/
IG: @bmore_healthy
• The Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
Text MDReady to 898-211 for updates from the Governor's office related to COVID-19
https://governor.maryland.gov/marylandunites/
• The Office of Baltimore Mayor Bernard Young
Charm TV hosts the Mayor’s press conferences and more. To view, visit https://www.youtube.com/user/TV25BCOCC
https://www.facebook.com/mayorbcyoung/
IG: @mayorbcyoung | https://linktr.ee/mayorbcyoung
• Baltimore City Council
Council President Brandon Scott’s Covid-19 Resource Guide http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/content/council-presidents-covid-19-resources
• Call 2-1-1 Maryland - https://211md.org/
The United Way Maryland Helpline is a quick and easy way to find information and get referrals for thousands of programs and services across Maryland. Simply dial 211 and select option 2 to connect with a specialist. 2-1-1 is accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing through Maryland Relay (dial 7-1-1). IG:
• 3-1-1 https://311.baltimorecity.gov/
3-1-1 connects Baltimore citizens, businesses & visitors with a vast array of city services, programs, and information. Either by a live agent-assisted phone call or through the self-service web or mobile portal, 3-1-1 allows customers to report a problem, request a service, check the status of a previously submitted service request, and obtain information regarding City programs or events. Constituents may call 3-1-1 to file non-emergency police reports.
• Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) City Services
For an outline of DPW services impacted by Covid-19 including sanitation, recycling, water billing & maintenance, maritime operations, special services, and more visit https://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/.
• Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT)
For an outline of DOT services impacted by Covid-19 including parking, traffic, towing, and more visit https://transportation.baltimorecity.gov/.
• Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, travelers are asked to use transit for essential travel only. Services (bus, light rail, metro, MARC train) are reduced. For details, visit https://www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus
• Grab-N’Go Meals for Kids
Baltimore City is providing free grab-n-go meals to all Baltimore children and youth (18 and under). The distribution point in SE Baltimore is Breath of God Lutheran Church at 141 S. Clinton Street in Highlandtown. Breakfast and lunch can be picked up from 11am-2 pm. For other meal distribution sites, visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/meal-sites.
• Senior Call Check Program
The MD Department of Aging has a free Senior Call Check Program, (https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/senior-call-check.aspx) for adults 65 and over. This program calls seniors every day during a scheduled time block to make sure they are doing well. Call 1-866-50-CHECK or register online at aging.maryland.gov.
• Maryland Health Connection - https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/
An emergency special enrollment is now open through April 15, 2020, for uninsured Marylanders. Please use the online application.
• Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) - https://mema.maryland.gov/
The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the agency of State government with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy, and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery. This includes supporting local governments as requested and coordinating assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal partners.
• Maryland Department of Labor – Unemployment The Division of Unemployment Insurance’s website and call centers are currently experiencing an unprecedented volume of users due to COVID-19. This may result in unusually long wait times. During this state of emergency, our normal call center hours are extended to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To contact a Claim Center, call 410-949-0022 or visit us online at https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
• Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
Please call 410-396-3009 if you have any questions or visit moed.balimorecity.gov. You can also follow on Twitter @BaltMOED and on FB at Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development.
• Maryland Small Business Covid-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-grant-fund
• COVID-19 Response at Impact Hub Baltimore: Relief for Small Businesses, Artists, and Freelancers
• Baltimore Area Restaurant Industry Relief Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1324719394379059/
• SE Baltimore Restaurant Pickup and Delivery List Baltimore Guided has compiled a list of restaurants in SE Baltimore that are offering pickup or delivery due to the impact of Covis-19. VISIT: https://bit.ly/2IOWmWA or https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreGuided/.
• EcoMap Baltimore Many of Baltimore's businesses have been adversely impacted by COVID. This database serves as a centralized source of Baltimore Businesses that could use your support during this time! https://bit.ly/2vPbWP3
• Viral Music – Because Kindness is ContagiousThis group is a marketplace to connect music lovers and small, independent musicians who would typically be making their living from playing in front of audiences during these hard days of social isolation, and to keep the music playing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/622864291902580/
• CCA Block Captain Program To sign up to be a Block Captain, please send your name, block, and email to info@cantoncommunity.org.
• CCA Social Media For continual updates, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website at www.cantoncommunity.org.