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COVID-19 RESOURCES
Organizations
NAMI
Children Bereavement Center
Services:
Virtual Grief Support groups for:
Elementary School Children
High School teens
Adults (English and Spanish)
Music and art activities included in children's groups
Groups meet virtually every week in the evening via Zoom
Children, teens & adults decide how long they wish to participate
Open to anyone who has lost a loved one as a result of illness, accident, suicide or homicide
Registration required; participants must live in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach
Contact:
888-988-5438
YMCA
Services:
Child Care for First Repsonders, Health Care Workers, City and County Staffers, as well as other families if space is available
Contact:
The Children's Trust
FamilyWize
Services:
Prescription Savings- Steps to help coordinate at home delivery of prescription medications:
Call the FamilyWize toll free number at 800-222-281
A FamilyWize team member will work with you and your local participating pharmacy to arrange and schedule delivery to your home
Ask your pharmacist to apply your FamilyWize card number to receive a discount on your prescription
Learn more about the savings FamilyWize offers, please visit FamilyWize.org or simply download the free FamilyWize mobile app.
Contact:
800-222-281
JCS Helpline Services
Services:
Free 24 Hour Hotline in English, Spanish
and Creole
Contact:
www.jcsfl.org/programs/contact-center/
305-458-4357
Baptist Care On Demand
Services:
Baptist Health South Florida is offering online urgent care visits for $59.00
Contact:
HelpCareOnDemand@baptisthealth.n
www.baptisthealth.net/en/services/online-urgent-care
877-824-5854
Florida Blue
Services:
Offering free, Emotional Support from licensed clinicians in Florida to all Floridians including those who do not have insurance or have coverage with another health plan.
24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline
Free Bilingual Emotional Support
Contact:
833-848-1762
Florida Department of Children and Families
Services:
Florida has increased all SNAP recipients’ benefit amounts to the maximum monthly allotment based on household size for the months of March through February 2021
Contact:
Homebound Seniors In-Home COVID-19 Testing Service
Services:
City of Miami call 305-960-5050
Miami-Dade County updates from the Mayor continue here
Together with the COVID up higher in that same section as a bullet under COVID Testing with the sub- bullets to combine these in one area:
COVID-19 Testing Sites
COVID-19 community-based testing sites are available across Miami-Dade County and Broward County.
Broward County
Miami-Dade County
Contact:
305-960-5050
www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/homebound-testing.page
IRS
Services:
Latest updates in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Economic Impact Payments – Check tax return requirements needed to receive an economic impact payment; low-income taxpayers, senior citizens, Social Security recipients, some veterans and individuals with disabilities who are otherwise not required to file a tax return will not owe tax.
Taxpayers can check the IRS.gov tool – Do I Need to File a Tax Return? – to see if they have a filing requirement.
The “Get My Payment” portal is now available.
Check on the status of your Economic Impact Payment
This application will give you information about:
Your payment status
Your payment type
Whether we need more information from you, including bank account information
Contact:
www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Pages/Collection-Sites.aspx
www.miamidade.floridahealth.gov/important-information/mdc-com-testing-sites.html
Jewish Community Services
Services:
JCS remains open, providing food, counseling, crisis response and information, and referral services.
Virtual workshop series of workshops are to assist families on how to cope during COVID-19. Once hosted, workshops will be uploaded to the videos section of the JCS website.
Virtual Workshop Series PDF
Contact:
www.jcsfl.org/jcs-continues-serve-community-coronavirus-outbreak/
www.jcsfl.org/videos/
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
National Disaster Distress Helpline
Services:
emotional support and the ability to speak to a trusted healthcare provider for any
medical concerns 24/7.
Contact:
1-800-985-5990
National Domestic Violence
National Drug Helpline
Services:
24/7 hotline to help clients in crisis with substance addiction and mental health.
Contact:
(844) 289-0879
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Services:
Coronavirus updates
JWorks is helping Jewish job-seekers
Emergency Hotline for emergency counseling, financial aid, food, domestic abuse assistance and other services
Contact:
305-576-6550
Feeding South Florida
SNAP Food Stamps Online shopping
Services:
SNAP recipients may use their EBT cards to purchase groceries online through Walmart, Aldi and Amazon.
Contact:
www.feedingsouthflorida.org/benefits-emergency-services/
Government Assistance
BP
Services:
BP is offering 50 cents off gas per gallon to
healthcare workers and first responders
Contact:
www.bp.com/en_us/united-states/home/products-and-services/our-rewards/supporting-our-community.html
Federal Student Aid
Services:
COVID Emergency Relief Flexibilities Extended Through at Least Sept. 30, 2021
Contact:
www.studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus
Financial Assistance
AT&T
Services:
Suspending the termination of wireless, home phone or broadband service
waiving related late fees
providing free access to its public WiFi hot spots
Unlimted data for customers
Contact:
800-331-0500 Wireless; 800-288-2020 Internet/TV
www.att.com/
Comcast
Services:
Unlimited data for 60 days
Xfinity Hot Spots
Will not be disconnecting Internet Services or charging late fees for customers who cannot pay bills
Contact:
1-800-934-6489
FPL
Services:
Continuing to offer payment extensions, waive late fees and connect customers with available financial assistance.
Contact:
1-800-226-3545
Verizon
Services:
Waiving late fees and not
disconnecting services for customers negatively impacted by the global crisis
Contact:
1-800-922-0204
www.verizon.com/info/covid-19-waived-fees-and-charges/
T- Mobile
Services:
Unlimited data to all current customers who have plans with data for the next 60 days
Also Additional data to mobile hotspot users.
1-800-866-2453
www.t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates-covid-19
Miami- Dade Water
Services:
Disconnection of service and late fees due to non-payment are temporarily suspended
Contact:
305-665-7477
www.miamidade.gov/global/water/home.page
People Gas
Services:
If you're not able to pay your full amount due and require a payment extension for your home or business, call our representatives at 888-223-0800 (residential) or 866-832-6249 (business) from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to discuss the options available.
Contact:
Gas Leak
(877) 832-6747
Customer Care:
Toll Free:
877-832-6747
Broward:
954-453-0777
Dade:
305-940-0139
As we honor Black History Month, we reflect on the powerful impact of history and the vision for a future shaped by the courage, resilience, and brilliance of Black leaders. The stories of historical figures like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Angela Bassett inspire our youth, pushing them to believe in their own strength and the importance of using their voice to make a difference.
At Girl Power Rocks, we asked some of our girls how Black History has shaped them and how they plan to contribute to their communities in the future. Their words remind us of the deep-rooted power within them, ready to break barriers and lead the charge for change.
From Frank C. Martin K-8 Center:
Imani shared, “Angela Bassett inspired me to enter the entertainment industry. Her powerful roles and presence on screen made a huge impact on me, and I admire her as one of the iconic actresses who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood.”
Ariel reflected on Rosa Parks' courageous act of defiance, saying, “Rosa Parks is often remembered as a key figure in the civil rights movement for her brave act of resisting segregation on a bus. Her courage in standing up for what’s right taught me the importance of using my voice and standing up for myself.”
Yani-Grace shared how Harriet Tubman’s bravery impacts her: “Harriet Tubman fought for freedom and helped lead hundreds of enslaved people to safety through the Underground Railroad. Her bravery and determination to stand up for what was right inspire me to advocate for myself and others.”
From Brownsville Middle School:
Le’Ayjah shared, “One instance in Black history that had a lasting effect on me was the Montgomery brawl. This incident showed me that Black people still have power and won’t stand for discrimination.”
Elieyah focused on the beauty and pride in Black identity: “I feel like most things that involve our history are hard and stressful. But we have beautiful positive things like different types of hair and we are all beautiful in our own way.”
Temperance expressed the harsh reality of inequality: “Black History has affected me in the present in the way of seeing how we don’t get treated fairly.”
When asked about the historical figures they look up to, Elieyah mentioned Beyoncé as an inspiration: “Beyoncé inspires us Black girls to be pretty no matter what.”
Looking ahead, Le’Ayjah shared her dream: “I want to have a Black-owned beauty store and salon in one that boosts young Black girls up.” Similarly, Kimora expressed her passion for giving back, saying, “I want to have a Black-owned beauty store and salon in one that provides makeovers for people experiencing homelessness alongside traditional customers.”
These powerful voices remind us of the importance of lifting each other up and creating spaces where young Black women can thrive, be seen, and change the world. As we move through February, let’s celebrate the impact of Black history and support the dreams of these future leaders.