17 Feb Share the Love – Updates on Relief Funds and Community Resources
We hope you found ways to connect with loved ones this Valentines Day! Let’s continue to celebrate the love! We could all use a little extra right now. Washington County is in the “High Risk” category. Love means masking up, maintaining six feet, and checking out these resources to save lives and be strong. Help stop COVID-19 and share the love with your family, friends, and the Bienestar Community!
The Oregon Worker Relief Fund is back. To Apply: Call 1-888-274-7292 Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm
Relief for Oregonians who do not receive federal unemployment insurance. To be eligible:
- 18 years of age or older
- An Oregon Resident
- An Oregon Worker before or on February 1, 2020
- An undocumented immigrant
- Lost their wage due to the pandemic
- Is experiencing a hardship on account of the pandemic
The Quarantine Fund. To Apply: Call 1-888-274-7292 Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm
Financial support to farmworkers who have been exposed to COVID-19 and who quarantine for 3 weeks.
To be eligible:
- All Oregon agricultural workers, 18 or older
- Exposure to COVID-19 for which self-quarantining is recommended
- Is practicing self-quarantining; and
- Is seeking health care assistance during the period of self-quarantine
The funds are related and given out by the Oregon Worker Relief Coalition. Learn More (Spanish & English)
Stay Informed about the virus and vaccine, read our updated FAQ here.
More Resources:
Need help paying utilities? Learn more: (Spanish & English)
Food Assistance: Call the Oregon Foodbank: 503-505-7061 or use the Oregon Food Bank Finder
Woman, Infants & Children (WIC) – Nutrition & Health services: Text WCWIC to 61222
Transportation: Washington County’s Ride Connection has expanded its services. Call 503.226.0700
COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program: If you’re quarantining without paid sick leave. Learn More (Spanish & English)
Call 211 for many more resources in Washington County. Learn More (Spanish & English)
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