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GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles
L.A. Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund & Angeleno Fund
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
LOS ANGELES RESOURCES
From LA2050
LA Area COVID-19 Resources and Responses
From LAist
Your No-Panic Guide to the Coronavirus in LA
Where To Get Financial Assistance, Food And More During The Coronavirus
From Volunteer LA
Donate to food banks and volunteer to ensure our most vulnerable populations are still able to provide for their families. Much needed items include canned goods, peanut butter, toilet paper, antibacterial cleansers, and financial contributions.
Volunteer with the American Red Cross to help distribute meals to students affected by school closures or as a volunteer blood donor to address the current blood shortage.
Do neighbor check-ins. Offer to pick up groceries or medications for those who aren't able to and stay connected by calling your neighbors, friends, and loved ones who might appreciate human connection despite social distancing.
Consider virtual volunteer opportunities with organizations like L.A. Works.
Check-in with your local homebound meal delivery programs. Many of them are scaling up to support the increased need and are looking for volunteers. Find a location near you and call to ask if they need assistance.
Contribute to our L.A. Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund to support the City of L.A.'s efforts to support families, health care workers, small businesses, our unhoused neighbors, and more.
From the LA Times
In the entertainment industry, more than 100,000 workers are now out of a job. Here’s a guide to entertainment industry-specific resources, financial and otherwise.
Resources for restaurants and workers affected by the coronavirus crisis in L.A.: From our food section, a list of resources for hospitality workers blindsided by the loss of revenue and jobs.
Free food for struggling hospitality workers: Here is a list of L.A. restaurants offering meals to people in the hospitality industry who have been laid off or had their hours cut due to the shutdown of nonessential businesses.
An emergency loan program for small business owners in L.A.: Here’s what small businesses need to know about L.A.'s new emergency microloans.
Los Angeles Unified School District continues to offer grab-and-go meals to all students who need them during the temporary closure of schools. Here’s where the 64 centers to find those meals are located.
For seniors who need essentials brought to them, here’s a roundup of Southern California organizations ready to help.
LAist also has a great general resource list of places offering assistance for Angelenos, from financial assistance, to food for adults and kids and other more specific situations.
NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY
From United Way of Greater L.A.
L.A. Pandemic Relief Fund to Support L.A.’s Most Vulnerable During Coronavirus Response
From the California Community Foundation
COVID-19 LA County Response Fund to address the immediate and emerging needs of our region’s most vulnerable residents—from mitigation to eventual recovery.
From Philanthropy CA
From the New York Times
How You Can Help Victims of the Coronavirus Pandemic
From charities that support children to organizations that feed families, there is no shortage of ways to get involved.
From the Washington Post
How you can help during the coronavirus outbreak
Several nonprofit organizations could use your time and money to make sure vulnerable populations are cared for during the pandemic.
INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES
From the Helm
Your Complete Guide to Emergency Funding: Everything Female Founders Need to Know
From how to access SBA Disaster Recovery Loans, to grants and relief packages, this guide is a frequently-updated list of everything women-led businesses will need to weather the impacts of Coronavirus.
California-Specific
California Capital Access Program for Small Business: A loan loss reserve program which may provide up to 100 percent coverage on losses as a result of certain loan defaults. Read more here.
Los Angeles Small Business Emergency Micro-loan Program: Newly established micro-loan program to provide the financing needed to strengthen small business enterprises. It offers loans ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 with 0 to 3 percent interest rates. Determine your eligibility and apply here.
Sacramento Small Business Emergency Economic Relief Program: A $1 million economic relief fund for businesses. The zero-interest loans are granted up to $25,000 per business. Learn more here and apply here.
San Fransisco COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund: For businesses engaged in activities regulated by the City and County of San Fransisco, and have a license/permit associated with that regulation, this fund will allow impacted small business owners (with fewer than 5 employees) to access up to $10,000. Read more here.
San Fransisco Emerging Business Loan Fund: Main Street Launch will provide capital to businesses, with small business loans ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Read more here.