Strategic Community Partners COVID-19 Update
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, SCP is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our team, partners and community members. With everyone’s well-being in mind, our team will transition to working remotely until Friday, May 1, 2020. This comes in addition to the suspension of all coworking and events in our space during this period.
As our team works remotely, all external meetings and other events will be shifted to virtual/phone interactions where possible. SCP team members will be reaching out to our partners individually to make these adjustments. If you have any additional questions, our team’s contact information is available on our website.
We recognize that this is a challenging time for many, and our team is dedicated to providing continued service to our community during this period. Included below are helpful links for staying informed and connected to critical resources during this period.
Government and Official Updates
Center for Disease Control Situation Summary
World Health Organization COVID-19 Advice Guide
City of Detroit Health Department
City of St. Louis COVID-19 Coronavirus Information
Washington DC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources Tool Kit
Meal Distribution and Virtual Learning Resources
Several Detroit-area schools, districts and community organizations are offering food pickup and remote learning programs in the coming weeks. Below are details on the processes and locations.
United Way 2-1-1
United Way for Southeastern Michigan is continuing to offer assistance with its Dial 2-1-1 service which can help connect community members with referrals to food, shelter and medical assistance. Click here to learn more.
Gleaners Foodbank
With the health and safety of individuals and families in mind, Gleaners is taking the necessary precautions needed to continue to distribute food to those in need. Visit their website for more resources on emergency food assistance.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Breakfast, lunch and academic packets will be available starting Wednesday, March 18 at 58 DPSCD buildings. Visit the Districts website for more details and additional links to online learning resources.
New Paradigm for Education
Beginning Wednesday, March 18th, breakfast and lunch will be available for pickup for all children ages 18 and under at any NPFE Network school. Click here for a full list of locations and pickup times.
Remote Learning Resources
A group of educators have organized a spreadsheet of helpful online resources for families to utilize during with wide-spread school closures across the country.
Voting and Civic Engagement
If you are eligible to vote and living in a state that has yet to hold its primary election, it is still critical that you vote! Below are some tips from When We All Vote on how you can move forward during this uncertain time and important election season.
Make sure you're registered to vote! You can register online here. It's simple, fast, and can be done from your computer or phone. If you're not sure about being registered, you can also check your registration status;
Request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. Your Secretary of State or county's election board website will include information on absentee voting eligibility, how to request an absentee ballot, and any deadlines.
Keep up with local news outlets. Your local and state governments are in crisis management with the impact of coronavirus and may not quickly update their online voting guidance. News outlets in your area are a good resource to give updates on any shifts in deadlines, polling place changes, and election dates