Tuesday, July 7 - Monday, July 13
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 Food Sharing Cabinets Facebook Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins: Parent Support 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!
Local
Latest Data from Tompkins County Health Department
Total Tested: 18,640
Pending Results: 56
Positive Test Results: 176
Recovered: 167
Currently Hospitalized: 0
Tompkins County Health Department Info and Resources
Charted data for Tompkins, Cortland, Broome, and Onondaga County HERE
A Brief Summary of the Three Types of COVID-19 Testing HERE
Cayuga Health Sampling Site
Hours: M-F, 8:30AM - 4:00PM; Saturday, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
To pre-register, call Cayuga Health Call Center at 607-319-5708, or cayugahealthsystem.org.
Need a ride to the Sampling Site? After you register, call 2-1-1 to schedule a safe, free ride with ASAP Cab Company. 2-1-1 is open from 8:30am–5pm to schedule rides to and from the Sampling Site.
Activities and Events
Free dog food pick-up, Tuesday, July 14, on the street in front of press bay alley between 5 and 6pm
Tompkins County Live COVID-19 Updates - Wednesday, July 15, 4pm, via YouTube
Tried and True Tips for a Flourishing Flower Garden - Wednesday, July 15 via Zoom
Thursday, July 16th is the last day to sign up for this Community Book Read of "How to be an Anti-Racist"
Solar Express Traveling Library from Dryden School District: Mondays & Thursdays, July 9 - August 25, various locations and times.
Resources
Posted Articles/Reading
Tompkins County Navigation Guide for Anti-Racism Reading
Coronavirus is spreading in fraternity houses, raising concerns for campuses opening this fall
It’s time to begin a national wastewater testing program for Covid-19
No Mask, No Service? ADA Considerations for Business Owners Requiring Face Masks in Retail Stores
Reopening Schools Will Be a Huge Undertaking. It Must Be Done.
ICE Makes International Students Choose Between Risk of Coronavirus and Risk of Deportation
Housing
COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program: Have you experienced a loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to pay rent? Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Service (INHS) established the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program is designed to provide rent relief for up to three months to eligible households who have experienced a loss of income related to COVID-19.
Quarantine Space : If you need any assistance with self-quarantine place, please contact communityaidtompkins@gmail.com or our point person, Becky Sibner rsibner1@gmail.com.
Offer Support/Donate
Tompkins Mask Makers urgently needs donated or lended sewing machines to accommodate all the teens who want to participate in our summer program but don't have machines. Please let Dee Kay know if you have one.
Donate your bottles and cans to support local organizations and charities: See a discussion with places to donate here.
Ithaca supporting local black owned businesses
Employment
Summer Youth Employment Program provides fun, educational summer work experiences for youth ages 14-20 in Tompkins County. As a participant, you will have support and guidance from youth staff and participate in workshops on work readiness, labor laws, health and safety, including limiting your exposure to COVID19, financial literacy, resumes and cover letters, interview prep, and more. SYEP participants earn $11.80 per hour, and may work up to 25 hours per week for 6-8 weeks, as funding allows.
Other
Health and Safety for Protests and Direct Action: trained street medics provide info and training for staying safe at protests and actions!
How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct
100 RACE-CONSCIOUS THINGS YOU CAN SAY TO YOUR CHILD TO ADVANCE RACIAL JUSTICE
Spring 2020 LGBTQ Resources: find support virtually, through hotlines and live chat, and more.
Food & Shopping
Ithaca Free Food Resources HERE.
Friendship Donations Network’s Neighborhood Food Hubs: hubs are located throughout Tompkins County, people can drop off their extra produce and/or take what they will be able to use.
Neighborhood Open Food Pantries: Please take and/or donate food and supplies. Find one near you.
Food Sharing Fridge located at 215 First Street in Ithaca
Food Pantry Calendar: Foodbank of the Southern Tier
The Plantation Bar & Grill offers free meals on Mondays
Tompkins Food Task Force Consumer Food Resources and Food Supply Chain Resources
