ST. THOMAS MORE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
During this crisis, we will focus on rental assistance for residents of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. We also assist St. Thomas More parishioners living in other locations. If you are a parishioner, please call 919-942-6216. If you are a non-parishioner, please call the Financial Assistance Ministry line at 919-213-9031.
Currently only has resources available for residents of Orange County, NC (including Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough). This is an amazing site to access well organized info on how to find assistance for various needs during this disrupted time. It is bilingual as well and has maps of where to go. I know you might be the key person to share this with the people you serve.
NC COVID SUPPORT
Currently, this website only has resources available for residents of Orange County, NC (including Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough). This is an amazing site to access well-organized info on how to find assistance for various needs during this disrupted time. Click for website.
HELP WITH CHILDCARE
If you are a parent who provides necessary services to, or cares for, members of our communities and your child care has fallen through or is unavailable because of COVID-19 closures, call 1-888-600-1685 to be connected with the right fit for you and your child.
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FOOD AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs that help people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: https://findhelp.org
FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
https://foodbankcenc.org/food-bank-covid-19-preparedness/
MEALS ON WHEELS
Location: St Thomas More South Campus, 632 Laurel Hill Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919-942-2948
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COVID-19 SNAP GROCERY REIMBURSEMENT
Eligible families can receive up to $50 in reimbursements.
Website: https://www.expensify.org/hunger
Eligibility: Must have SNAP benefits.
Languages: English
Cost: Free
Coverage Area: This program covers residents of All US states and territories.
Documents Required: Receipt that includes a summary of SNAP benefits used on the purchase.
COVID-19 FUND PROGRAM
To qualify for assistance through the COVID-19 Ancillary Fund, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
1. You or a member of your household have a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 OR
2. You or a member of your household are part of a high-risk group that should be especially mindful of contact with COVID-19 (including, but not limited to, immunocompromised patients, the elderly, infants) OR
3. You reside in a geographic area within the United States or one of its territories where COVID-19 is prevalent OR
4. You or a member of your household had a physician or health care provider, or any other official recommend self-quarantine regarding exposure to COVID-19 AND
5. Your income falls within 500% of Federal Poverty Level
The maximum award level of our grants are $250. Applications are taken through phone only.
Click Here for website. Call 800-675-8416 to apply.
INTERNET ACCESS FOR STUDENTS
At least 124,000 U.S. schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, schools are pivoting to online education.
Unfortunately, about 3 million students do not have access to the internet at home due to high costs and gaps in availability. That leaves a large number of students without ways to further their education. School districts and some of the best internet providers are coming together to help connect students to their virtual classrooms.
Click here to read the full article.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS – FREE INTERNET ACCESS
Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
Call 844-488-8395 to register.
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Eligibility: This program helps households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps.
Languages: English
Cost: Free