Coronavirus Resources
Updates and resources to help nonprofits tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
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- COVID-19 Child Care Assistance for Working Parents - by DSS South Carolina Department of Social Services
- Nonprofit Jobs Recovery Slows to a Crawl - by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- COVID-19 Relief; Arras Foundation
- The Arts Response to COVID-19 – Report on group conversations with Lowcountry arts organizations; by Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
COVID-19 and Race
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ABOUT APPEASING, IT IS ABOUT REDEFINING SELF-DETERMINATION by Fakequity
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The Dictionary Definition of Racism Has to Change by The Atlantic
- Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19 by National Council of Nonprofits
- Covid-19 – Legal Response Virtual Meetings for Nonprofit Boards of Directors by Clay Grayson, of the Grayson Law Firm
- Nonprofit Governance During a Crisis - an Interview with Charles Weathers by Patrick Jinks
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The Role of the CEO and Board Chair in a Crisis by BoardSource
- Virtual Meetings for Nonprofit Boards of Directors by Clay Grayson of Grayson Law Firm
- Leading Through Crisis: The Nonprofit Series by Together SC Business Partners
- Leadership in Times of a Health Crisis: Plan, Proceed, Pivot by Nonprofit Times
- What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know About the Brain by the Nonprofit Academy
- Black Women in Nonprofits Matter by Dr. Danielle Moss Lee for Nonprofit Quarterly
- Addressing COVID-19 With Racial Equity Lens by Racial Equity Tools
- IRS Provides Guidance on Employer Leave Based Donation Programs
- Coping with Unexpected Staffing Changes by JustWorks
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Workplace: Legal and Regulatory Considerations by HUB International
- COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers by US Department of Labor
- Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Scenarios in Business by SC Chamber of Commerce
- Business Continuity Plan by Nonprofit Risk Management Center
- Mergers, Collaborations, and Strategic Alliances by National Council of Nonprofits
- Assorted Planning Resources by Maine Nonprofits
- Disaster Response Plan by Nonprofit New York
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Response Plan by Stig Rasmussen at Fact Forward
- Making the Switch to Online Events with Blackbaud
- Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Cancelling an Event and Liability Risks by EventMB
- COVID-19: Is Your Event Covered? by Professional Convention Management Association
- Financial Leadership In The Face of Impossible Choices by CliftonLarsonAllen
- Cash Flow Planning Template by Montana Nonprofit Association
- Sustainability to Survivability: 5 Nonprofit Finance Must-Do’s in the Time of COVID-19 by the Nonprofit Quarterly
- Thoughts on Financial Considerations for Nonprofits by Larry Finney of Greene Finney, LLP
- 8 Steps for Successful Fundraising During the Coronavirus Crisis by Amy Einstein
- Ask Without Fear: Connecting Donors and Raising Money During a Coronavirus Pandemic slide deck by Marc Pitman of Concord Leadership Group
- Coronavirus Fundraising & Donor Relations Tactics by Bloomerang
- Fundraising in Tough Times by Stanford Social Innovation Review
- Community Housing Forum #3; hosted by SCACED and SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
- CDC Eviction Moratorium FAQ by SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
- Resources for Free Legal Services
- Crime Victims Legal Services Program by SC Victim Assistance Network
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Charleston Legal Access Launches Legal Clinic to Help Nonprofits Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
- A Novel Opportunity to Strengthen the Public Trust in the Nonprofit World by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis Communication Best Practices for Nonprofits by Prosper Strategies
- Coronavirus Crisis Comms Triage Kit by The Communications Network
- Crisis Communication Plans by the US Department of Health & Humans Services (SCDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
- Considerations for a Remote Work Policy by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- How to Use Zoom Breakout Rooms to Increase Engagement by Beth Kanter
- Remote Workers and Telecommuting Practices for Nonprofits by National Council of Nonprofits
- The Remote Option: Smart Technology for Creating Virtual Teams by Idealware
- Virtual Conference Tech Tools Comparison by #GivingTuesday
- Google and Microsoft are offering their conferencing tools free-of-charge
- GoToMeeting is also offering its remote work tools free for three months
- Zoom has a free option, Together SC uses Zoom consistently; We have a discount code that may save you a little Contact Brandi for more information
- Updated Policies for Air Travel Amid COVID-19
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits by US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- How the $300 Universal Deduction Works by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136) by National Council of Nonprofits
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQs and Information by US Department of the Treasury
- State and Federal Funds by the National Council of Nonprofits
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act CARES Act by National Council of Nonprofits
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits by US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Coronavirus Tax Relief & Economic Impact Payments by Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Joint Statement by SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding Enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
- Getting your PPP loan forgiven, blog by Benjamin Bullock
- Analysis of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, National Council of Nonprofits
- Navigating the New Families First Coronavirus Response Act by Blue Avocado
- Step by Step Applying For SBA Loans by Ben Bullock of Together SC
- Summary Chart of Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act with links by Council of Nonprofits
- Summary Report: Federal COVID-19 Relief Bills – What Do They Mean for Nonprofits by National Council of Nonprofits
- SCDEW Q&A on the Filing Process
- Unemployment Benefits
- Unemployment Benefits Application
- Unemployment COVID-19 FAQs
- Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
- Understanding SC's Unemployment Tax requirements
- Extended Unemployment Benefits Now Available in SC
FOOD
- Eat Smart Move More South Carolina Funds Food Insecurity Initiatives, Creates Interactive Local Food Sources Map
- Find Local Farm-Fresh Food During COVID-19 by SC Department of Agriculture
- Charleston Free Food Finder Map, compilation of nearly 100 places across Charleston County where people in need can get free food or a hot meal
- Map of Upstate Food Access Points, list of organizations and services in the Upstate
- Database of Free and Reduced-Cost Programs Providing COVID-19 Support by Aunt Bertha & Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- List of Grab-and-go School Meal Sites in South Carolina by SCACED
- List of South Carolina Food Banks and Farmers Markets by County by SCACED
COVID TESTING
- A List of Facilities and Centers That are Providing COVID-19 Testing in Varying Capacities by SC Commission for Minority Affairs
- DHEC Has Compiled a List of Statewide Mobile Sites Offering FREE COVID-19 testing
HOUSING
- Rental Assistance Programs in South Carolina compiled by the Columbia Office of HUD
- COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program offered by SC Thrive and in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
- List of SC Rental Assistance Programs by City by SC Office of Aging and Disability
HEALTH & SAFETY
- COVID-19 Telehealth, Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Resources by Sunshine Behavioral Health
- South Carolina Cities Requiring Masks: When, Where, How, Exceptions & Penalties for Non-compliance
- CDC's Social Vulnerability Index by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Get Your Workplace Ready for Pandemic Flu by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Public Health Principles for a Phased Reopening During COVID-19: Guidance for Governors by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
GENERAL HELP
- Midlands Mutual Aid: A People to People Network for Addressing Needs of our Neighbors in the Midlands During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Midlands Mutual Aid
- Public Benefits During a Pandemic by SC Legal Services
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SC 2-1-1 A Connection to Resources in Your community by United Way
- SC Bar's Toll-free Legal Assistance Hotline for Low-income Individuals and Families Who are Confronted with Civil Legal Problems As a Result of COVID-19 by American Bar Association (ABA)
- Four Ways Google can Help you with Remote Work by Google
- Making Remote Work: Navigating Wellbeing and Productivity During a Global Pandemic by Colonial Life Unum
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Jubilee Resource Guide for Families by CEEAAS
- So Your Kids Are Home Now, What do You Do? by Institute for Child Success
- Talking to Kids About Coronavirus, the Virus that Causes the Disease COVID-19 by Institute for Child Success
- SC COVID-19 Cases By Zip Code by SC Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC)
- Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19 by National Council of Nonprofits
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Coronavirus Daily Global Tracker by Tableau
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic by World Health Organization
- Coronavirus Information and Services by SC 2-1-1
- COVID-19 in American Sign Language (ASL) by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Information on COVID-19 by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- AccelerateSC offers centralized dashboards for citizens; contributed by the office of the Governor
*This list is updated daily. If you know of a resource or other helpful tool that is not reflected, please let us know at Communications@TogetherSC.org and we will gladly add them to our growing list.*