Friday, April 10
If you have an immediate need, call (607) 288-3252
As always, community members looking for more information on local health resources and resources related to COVID-19 can contact 2-1-1 by calling 1-877-211-8667 or visiting 211tompkins.org
Mutual Aid Tompkins Facebook Page
Mutual Aid Tompkins Facebook Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins Immediate Needs Facebook Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins Food Systems Facebook Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins Community Form
Mutual Aid Tompkins Community Resource Folder
Donate
We are neighbors concerned about our communities and helping to make sure those most vulnerable and affected by COVID-19 get the support they need. We are volunteer run, with no paid staff, and our aid comes directly from the community. We have created a PayPal & Venmo account and the money donated is going directly to people who have made requests through our immediate needs page. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our fundraiser that is in partnership with Tompkins County Worker's Center, You can also make donations through PayPal here and our Venmo here. Thank you!
Need Help Finding Help? Contact 2-1-1 Tompkins Cortland. I just want to remind people of this help desk and referral service. Callers are referred to service providers according to their needs. 2-1-1 may follow up with callers, when appropriate, to ensure that contact was made and to offer further assistance if needed. Some common questions include locations to find food, legal issues with housing, how to access healthcare, and finding employment. 2-1-1 is active 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. To access 2-1-1 by text, message your zip code to TXT211 or 898211. Texting service is available Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm). You can also access 2-1-1 services by email (iandr@hsctc.org) or by visiting their website.
Local
Health
Tompkins County Health Department has announced that a patient from NYC passed away at Cayuga Medical Center due to COVID-19 on Friday, April 10.
The Sampling Center will be open this Saturday, 4/11, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. To pre-register, call Cayuga Health Registration Line at 607-319-5708, or go online to cayugahealthsystem.org.
Help Resources
Quarantine Buddy : Students created site to foster connections during quarantine. Read full report at Cornell Cronicle.
Economic Impact Payment for SSI recipients and homeless individuals : If you receive veterans disability compensation, a pension, or survivor benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or have an income level that does not require filing a tax return, then you need to submit information to the IRS in order to receive an Economic Impact Payment. If you don't usually file a tax return for the reasons stated above, you can submit your information HERE to the IRS for the Economic Impact Payment.
Offering Free TV : 34” flat screen TV with cables and power supply, approximately 10 years old. Contact info – Sarah Brylinsky
Food
Ithaca Free Food Resources HERE.
Activities and Events
Free Photography and Digital Storytelling Service (Long lenses will be used for Social Distancing)
Rafael Bitanga, a filmmaker and photographer, is a first-year student studying at Cornell University. Inspired by “Humans of New York,” Rafael decided to offer his photography and digital storytelling services to families (in the Ithaca area) who are interested to capture what happened to their daily lives at this time and are willing to share their stories with others.
Rafael said, “This project is to help us rewind, reflect, and rejoice once more in the future and to help young people like me prepare for the future of what it means to have a family.”
If you are interested to partake in this project, you can book a FREE 10-15 minute porch session at this LINK. Participants will be provided with a family photo and stories will be featured on the Bitanga Production website.
State
Filing Unemployment Claim Online
New York State launched an upgraded website for UI online filing on Friday morning to better process the increasing numbers of claims. The State has also implemented a 72-hour callback period to make the phone lines more available and speed up the application process.
