Resources: COVID-19

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St. David’s Foundation has compiled the list of resources below for our nonprofit partners and the Central Texas community. The information provided on this page does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; Instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. This resource page contains links to other third-party websites that are for the convenience of the reader. You should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any legal question you may have.

*Our list of resources is continuously evolving, so please check this page regularly for updates. Do you have a resource that our community might find useful? We’d love to hear from you and consider for inclusion. Please email info@stdavidsfoundation.org.

Resources for the Public and Non-profits

• CDC Coronavirus Resources
• CDC – People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
• World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Resources
• Texas Department of State and Health Services – Coronavirus Resources
• St. David’s HealthCare Coronavirus Resources
• University of Texas: University Health Services Coronavirus Resources
• AARP Coronavirus Facts/Updates
• Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line  (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call toll-free at 833-986-1919.)
• Central Texas Food Bank’s list of local food pantries open to the public
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020 – CDC
• Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus and How to Respond (Center for Disaster Philanthropy)
• Team Collaboration and File Sharing, Leading and Managing Remote Teams, Cloud Security, Remote Access

Your county or city’s local Department of Health website, as available.

• Austin Public Health
• Bastrop County
• Caldwell County
• Hays County
• Travis County
• Williamson County

CARES Act Resources

• Chart Overview of 3 loan programs within the CARES Act   (National Council on Nonprofits)
• Initial overview and analysis of the CARES Act   (National Council on Nonprofits)
• Paycheck Protection Program (Emergency SBA 7(a) Loans) Fact Sheet   (Treasury.gov)
• CARES Act: How to Apply for Nonprofit Relief Funds   (Independent Sector)
• Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide & Checklist  (US Chamber of Commerce)

Relief Funds

• All Together ATX   In an effort to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin have partnered to create this local relief fund.
• AISD Crisis Support Fund   Donations provide vouchers for curbside meal pickup to students who don’t qualify for government assistance.
• Artists Emergency Relief Fund   Contributions help artists who lose income from gigs cancelled due to COVID-19. Those facing food and housing insecurity get priority.
• Central Texas Food Bank   Monetary donations turn into meals for hungry families, especially those that don’t qualify for federal assistance.
• Connections   As donations of food, clothing and other supplies can’t be accepted right now, monetary contributions will provide basic necessities to homeless, abused and at-risk youth in 17 counties, including Bastrop.
• Disaster Relief Fund (United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties)   Funds will go to partner agencies helping people in Hays and Caldwell counties with rent and utility bills.
• Foundation Communities Emergency Assistance Fund   Emergency funds will help hundreds of families as well as veterans, seniors and individuals with disabilities pay for rent, utilities, household items, necessary transportation and more.
• Relief for Austin Fund   Contributions go to individual food-and-beverage workers in crisis.

Contact Information

COVID-19 Recovery Fund Information: sdfrecoveryfund@stdavidsfoundation.org
Additions to Resources Page:  info@stdavidsfoundation.org
Media Inquiries:  media@stdavidsfoundation.org