April 25, 2020

COVID-19 Resource Hub

APANO is compiling key resources that you may find helpful to keep yourself, your family, and the entire community healthy and to access critical resources during these times. Remember that we are all in this together, and APANO is working to advocate for our communities to get them through this challenging. Please consult public health authorities, healthcare providers, and government agency websites for the most up-to-date information.

Asian and Pacific Islander language materials in translation: Visit this page for COVID-19 information in multiple languages.

General resources: Useful spreadsheet for the Portland area from Congressman Earl Blumenauer's office.

Last updated December 14, 2020

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Oregon Worker Relief Fund helps undocumented people who can't access federal assistance. Learn more here and apply here. The entire application process is free. You will not pay anything in this process. Language assistance is available.s
Find a low cost and accessible testing site in Washington County. Site available in multiple languages.

Important information and updates:

State of Oregon Coronavirus/COVID-19 Information
Safe and Strong Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (available in different languages)
Multnomah County Covid Info Hub and in different languages
Take Care Guide for Youth and Families
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 health information
COVID-19 information for immigrants and refugees, State of Oregon
Community Care During COVID-19: A Message To and From AAPIs, AAPI FORCE-EF. Scroll down for information on COVID-19 in Hmong, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Cambodian, and Japanese.
211info.org online or call 211 by phone - general resources
Get Help COVID Oregon, SEIU
Washington County Community Resource Directory
Key news updates:
Face coverings are required statewide as of July 1. Here is the State of Oregon's guidance on how to safely use and dispose of masks.
Eviction moratorium: The statewide ban on residential evictions has been extended until December 31, 2020. Read the the full explanation from the Oregon Law Center.
Utility shutoffs: Portland-based utility providers PGE, Pacific Power, Portland Water Bureau, and Northwest Natural have suspended utility shutoffs.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance now available for sole proprietors and gig workers .
Real ID: The federal government has extended the deadline for Real ID past October 1.
State Reopening Guidance as of September 24, 2020.
Phase 2 Reopening Guidance as of September 29, 2020.

Information for workers and employers

COVID-19 Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits, State of Oregon Employment Department.
Oregon Unemployment Insurance Information: The online application may be unavailable at times. For assistance starting your application, call (877) 345-3484. Interpretation services include Mandarin and Vietnamese. You will need your work history for the past 12 months (if you have worked for a single employer) or 18 months (if you have worked for more than one employer) and your Social Security or green card number. Once you have completed the phone application, you will need to call each week to report your status. You may not hear back about your benefits but should keep claiming each week.
Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook -English and Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Filing Unemployment Changes During COVID-19, IRCO
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for sole proprietors and gig workers, State of Oregon Employment Department
COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefits Available, State of Oregon Employment Department. Easy chart to find out your options.
Oregon Health Plan Online Application
Wage Assistance Programs
COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave program
Small businesses
COVID-19 Small Business Owners' CARES Act Guide, APIA Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (guide translated into multiple languages and in-language assistance available)
Responding to COVID-19: Resources for Greater Portland Businesses, Greater Portland
Business for a Better Portland Switchboard - asks and offers to support local businesses
COVID-19 Businesses Resources, Prosper Portland
Oregon CARES Act for Black individuals, Black owned businesses, and Black owned non-profits

Food Resources

Accessing food during the coronavirus outbreak, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon
Public school district meal information
Accessing School at Food Sites in Multnomah County
Where to Find School Meals During in Oregon School Closures, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon
SNAP (food stamps) online application, State of Oregon
Food Assistance, Oregon Department of Human Services

Information for public charge

Any kind of testing, preventive care, or treatment for COVID-19 will not impact a public charge determination. If you experience COVID-19 symptoms like fever, cough, or difficulty breathing and are in need of medical care, please contact your doctor. You should not hesitate to seek healthcare for COVID-19, even if you are subject to the public charge rule. For more information, see this USCIS guidance.
Unemployment insurance payments and Economic Impact Payments ("stimulus checks") do not impact public charge. More information here. Multilingual information available on our multilingual resource page.