[NFBF-L] Resources

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Local food banks are working hard to provide food assistance <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=8519e33a86&e=bd645b3a2a>  to local residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic. And that number has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Second Harvest Food Bank is looking for donations <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=b19b9f687e&e=bd645b3a2a>  as its list of people experiencing food insecurity is growing exponentially. They’re especially concerned with students and seniors.

🎒 The state and local school districts have launched a free meal pickup service <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=c204817922&e=bd645b3a2a>  for students and are offering two free meals per day during the “extended break”. Gov. DeSantis also said yesterday that all state universities will continue online classes only <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=85207802d3&e=bd645b3a2a>  through the remainder of the spring semester and that Florida’s public schools K-12 will remain closed until April 15.

💡 As a reminder, Duke Energy and OUC announced that they would not be suspending <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=74308b241c&e=bd645b3a2a>  electrical or water service for nonpayment because of the fallout from coronavirus. In more good (?!) news, Orange County will not evict <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=d169acd730&e=bd645b3a2a>  its residents over missed mortgage payments. (We’re still clarifying what this means for renters and will update you with our findings!)

🚫 If you’re looking for resources outlining closures and cancellations around town, check out this list by the Sentinel <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=f7b6e5d639&e=bd645b3a2a>  and this one from Bungalower <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=d45c2024ea&e=bd645b3a2a> .

✅ Other helpful links:

*	The Miami Herald is tracking county-by-county data for coronavirus <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=7085b62a53&e=bd645b3a2a>  cases in Florida and the Sun-Sentinel has a national map here <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=04d4055842&e=bd645b3a2a> .

In other news…

Orlando is home to dozens of package stores and wine shops where you can still purchase your alcohol while bars are no longer an option. Our friends at Bungalower rounded up a list for you. (Bungalower <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=e2d4f6c1cb&e=bd645b3a2a> )

Amazon is hiring 100,000 workers nationwide to keep up with the demand for medical and household supplies. They’re also raising the base pay for drivers and warehouse employees to $17 through April. (CNBC <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=d1b090e5c2&e=bd645b3a2a> )

Speaking of jobs, community cheerleader and face of Orlando Fringe, Brian Sikorski, shared a post yesterday of opportunities to teach English online <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=075cbd5b4d&e=bd645b3a2a> . All you need is a bachelor’s degree, a computer or iPad, and some sort of teaching experience (tutoring, camp counselor, workshops). Pay ranges from $14 to $22 an hour. He’s hosting a virtual conference <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=86aeb48f7b&e=bd645b3a2a>  today at 10 a.m. (Facebook)

A friend of ours, Jason Millhouse, has five spots left in an online tutoring service for kids in 6th through 12th grades.  His classes are on Friday and require only a laptop. If you’re interested, we’d be happy to connect you. (Facebook <https://town.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8adcb05347121ec911dc897b6&id=fd9deac524&e=bd645b3a2a> 

 

Kelly

 

Ms. Kelly “KJ” James MS, CRC

Human Service Program Consultant 

Division of Blind Services

Florida Department of Education

400 W. Robinson St. Suite S-1026

Orlando, FL 32801

407-245-0700

407-245-0706 (fax)

 



 

 

 

 

 

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