Coronavirus Resources

Updates and resources to help nonprofits tackle the COVID-19 pandemic

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• SC Stay Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program - Applications for SC Housing's SC Stay program are now open.
• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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.*}