With the start of June, Illinois has entered Phase 3 of reopening the state. Although reopening has commenced, the effects of the Stay at Home Order remain, and new COVID-19 Resources are still appearing regularly, so keep checking theMcLean County COVID-19 Community Resources Document.
Upcoming dates: Next POG: 6/19/2020 (With COVID-19 updates as well) Please submit all POG listings by 6/17/2020 to vpavlik@pathcrisis.org
COVID-19 Resources
Illinois Department of Public Health
COVID-19 HOTLINE. Any questions about Coronavirus - such as what one should do if they are feeling sick – or any other concerns –call the Illinois Department of Public Health Hotline at:
(800) 889-3931
For more information, visit their website at www.dph.illinois.gov
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For global and national questions about COVID-19, visit the CDC website. This website has accurate updates, what you need to know, and resources for the community. www.cdc.gov
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site Located in Bloomington
Reditus Laboratories from Pekin, IL is the new group running the COVID-19 drive-thru site at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, IL. Their labs will also be processing the tests. They are using a self-swab test; each person self-swabbing is instructed and monitored by an on-site staff member.
If you’re concerned you may have COVID-19, you may be tested at this site.
Testing is not limited to McLean County Residents. Insurance information will be collected; people without insurance may still be tested free of charge.
Procedure: Please keep all vehicle windows up until instructed otherwise. They are beginning to test walk-in patients but they must remain outside of the building. When safe to do so, staff will go outside of the building to work with people that are on foot. Currently the closest bus stop is at the West Bloomington Walmart. We are working with the site to improve the process of testing walk-in patients.
Criteria: You must be able to complete the self-swab test by yourself. All minors must have parent/guardian consent and must be able to complete the test without help.
Location and hours: The drive thru testing site is located at the Interstate Center/Mclean County Fair Grounds, 1106 Interstate Drive Bloomington. Their hours are daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. They will be closed on holidays and will close early or open late in the event of severe weather.
Results: All individuals tested will receive results in 3-7 days from 1-888-297-7208 or 1-833-447-0001. Reditus is working on additional ways to get results; creating another process will take a few days to get in place.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
COVID-19 Housing Assistance
McLean County non-profits, churches, and municipalities have come together to create a coordinated entry process for rental, mortgage, and utility assistance relief. Through this collaboration, we may be able to help someone impacted by a COVID-19 related income reduction or job loss with one to three months of housing assistance.
Please forward this email and flyer to anyone who may need or who may know someone in need of housing assistance. People in need should call 2-1-1 to find out where to apply or if they have any questions.
Mid Central Community Action (MCCA) COVID-19 Resources to aid individuals and families that have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
MCCA now has resources to expediently address a variety of needs for individuals and families that have been affected by the COVID-19 Crisis. Many community members have been laid off, had their income substantially reduced, are awaiting unemployment, are falling behind, or have lost income due to the need to stay home to care for children released from school or ill family members. More families from all walks of life are now in need of services.
MCCA can now serve even more families and individuals with resources to economically recover from the corona virus.
Resources now available to eligible individuals and families include:
Rental assistance for up to three months. Maximums do apply.
Mortgage assistance for up to three months. Maximums do apply.
Temporary Emergency Shelter in hotel/motel for safety in documented crisis; maximum does apply.
Utility assistance for electric, water, gas, propane.- variety of programs depending on need.
Assistance with one month of a prescription refill not to exceed $300.00 per household.
Vouchers / Gift cards for food, hygiene products, diapers, formula, and detergents / disinfecting products.
Transportation funding such as bus tokens or gas cards for returning to work. Max $50.00 weekly with verification of employment or attending on-site certified educational/vocational programs; maximum amount applies to this resource.
Aid with eligible car repairs for those returning to work. Special regulations and maximum amounts do apply.
Aid with Childcare Expenses for first month as individual starts employment; maximum amounts per family do apply.
Training funds to attend qualified certificate, job ready, and/or vocational training programs to re-enter the workforce.
Three $1000.00 Scholarships for Education such as Associates, Bachelors, or Vocational program students that can be used for expenses like childcare, books, fees, tuition, or other expenses that will contribute to the candidates’ success. TAKING NOW FOR JUNE 15 DEADLINE
Family Size
200% of POVERTY
30 DAYS
90 DAYS
ANNUAL
1
$2,127.00
$6,381.00
$25,520.00
2
$2,873.00
$8,619.00
$34,480.00
3
$3,620.00
$10,860.00
$43,440.00
4
$4,367.00
$13,101.00
$52,400.00
5
$5,113.00
$15,339.00
$61,360.00
6
$5,860.00
$17,580.00
$70,320.00
7
$6,607.00
$19,821.00
$79,280.00
8
$7,353.00
$22,059.00
$88,240.00
9
$8,100.00
$24,300.00
$97,200.00
10
$8,847.00
$26,541.00
$106,160.00
*Eligibility is based on your last month household income and number of family members in household and must be at or below 200% of poverty level with documentation of crisis.
*Customers must provide all required documentation of income, required documentation of household members, documentation of bills, rental or mortgage arrearages, and/or any documentation required for distribution of specific resource requested.
WAYS TO CONTACT US:
Phone 1-833-711- 0374 (a toll-free number) that will send you directly to a local contact for your area.
Or contact MCCA Staff via email at intakespecialist@mccainc.org or phone at 309-834-9224 to aid you with the application process.
Call 211 for additional information on community resources available.
PRIMAY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Driver’s license or state photo ID for anyone age 18 and older in the household.
Social Security Cards for ALL household members
Birth date verifications for children- may be official birth certificates, medical cards that include the children’s birthdates, or benefit print outs from Public Aid that list household members covered by benefits and their birthdates
ALL household income received in the prior 30 days.
For mortgage or rent arrears, please submit a late notice from landlord or property management, or the mortgage lending agency.
For 1st month’s rent please provide either a shelter status confirmation or a letter from people with whom you are temporarily staying. It must include their name and address.
Car Repair- Two estimates of car repair needs and costs from local licensed garages – car repairs should be related to recent issues of breakdown; having occurred within the past 3 months.
*Please note our agency and staff are here to address the community with needed resource; even if a resource is not provided currently by our agency, so please let us know of all your needs during this time. Other funding sources may be available to address specific situations.
Announcements
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP, Bloomington/Normal Branch
The mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all people and to eliminate race-based discrimination. We exist to serve the community and are dedicated to improve the lives of citizens in our community. We seek justice and equality for ALL. To offer support please visit https://bnnaacp.org/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BNNAACP/
Stay tuned for updates for Facemask Distribution and Meeting Information with Local Law Enforcement Administrators.
Multicultural Leadership Program- Nonprofit Project Proposals Accepted Through 6/15/20
The essential work conducted by nonprofits during the COVID-19 outbreak is vital to our community and we at Multicultural Leadership Program are truly inspired by your efforts.
We are inviting community partners to submit project proposals to assist your organization in recovery efforts. We will continue to review all kinds of proposals, but given the pandemic is now central to our lives, we emphasize this opportunity for you to seek assistance from MCLP.
Community Foundation Seeks Philanthropist Nominees
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2020 Philanthropists of the Year awards. New this year, the Community Foundation will award two Philanthropist of the Year awards – one for Bloomington-Normal and the other for outside the Twin Cities (other parts of McLean County, plus DeWitt, Logan and Livingston counties).
The recipients (an individual, couple or family) will be honored at the Community Foundation’s Celebrating Local Philanthropy Luncheon at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 8 Traders Circle, Normal, on Nov. 19, 2020. Nominees must reside in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston or Logan counties.
“Philanthropy is about generosity in all its many forms, commonly referred to as gifts of time, talent and treasure,” said Greg Meyer, IPCF executive director. “We know there are outstanding people giving back to their communities throughout our service area and we’d like to recognize those efforts. Philanthropic work in smaller communities often can have a greater effect on its population.”
The criteria for the award are outstanding civic responsibility as demonstrated by impact of philanthropic efforts; willingness to serve in leadership roles, providing vision and the ability to involve others in philanthropic activity; and voluntary commitment of time and contributions of financial resources. Nominations should describe why the nominee deserves this recognition. Current IPCF board members and staff are not eligible to be nominated.
The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2020. Entries may be submitted by mail to Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, 915 E. Washington St., Suite 2, Bloomington, IL 61701 or by email to lshepherd@ilprairiecf.org. Nomination forms are available for download from the Community Foundation’s website at https://ilprairiecf.org/philanthropists-of-the-year-award. For more information, call (309) 662-4477.
About Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, now in its 22nd year, encourages and facilitates philanthropy in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties by connecting donors who care with causes that matter to them. The Foundation currently manages assets of more than $18 million in more than 170 funds including endowments and donor advised, fiscal sponsorship and scholarship funds.
ROSC’s Behavioral Health Subcommittee The ROSC’s Behavioral Health Subcommittee is developing a, “Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships” series. Our goal is to bring awareness to the dynamics of different types of relationships. We are addressing the spectrum of behaviors that may perpetuate stigma.
Objectives for the series:
End social and physical isolation of those living with mental and/or behavioral health symptoms
Provide accurate information on a variety of topics that may create stigma
Create connection and inclusion across all systems and settings
Promote systemic changes within our community to promote mental and/or behavioral health
End barriers associated with seeking help for mental and/or behavioral health symptoms
Increase and improve access to care for mental and/or behavioral health services
We have created two presentations and recorded webinars examining “Intimate Partner Relationships,” and “Caregiver to Child Dynamics.”
At the end of each presentation, you will find local and national resources for assistance. If you need help navigating local support, please reach out to the ROSC via Angi Chasensky: acchasensky@chestnut.org or on Facebook: @mcleancountyrecovers
Mid Central Community Action- MCCA
We are in this together!
For LIHEAP applications, please contact Cassie at 309-834-9203 or Fini at 309-834-9200.
For essential needs and resources, please contact Laura at 309-834-9227 or Jerri at 309-834-9226.
Our Countering Domestic Violence services for emergency shelter, Orders of Protection, counseling, and support can be accessed through our 24-hour hotline at 309-827-7070.
Our Financial Opportunity Center services for employment coaching, financial coaching, housing counseling, and support can be accessed by contacting Kathy at 309-834-9242.
We are not accepting guests at Mayors Manor, Bloomington Corporate office, or Pontiac Satellite office at this time.
We will resume our in-house weatherization services as soon as we can through September 30, 2020.
We are present for and with our community while we take measures for the health and safety of our staff.
Support Groups
The ROSC’s (Recovery Oriented Systems of Care) mission is to engage the community at large in hopes that all demographics of McLean County citizens will become active in supporting substance use or mental health recovery. Recovery is person-centered, and the ROSC recognizes there are many pathways to sustain recovery. Our council meetings are open to the public and it is not necessary to have attended a prior meeting.
We are searching for those that are in recovery or have been touched by recovery to come to the table and let your voice be heard.
Our next Council meeting is 6/16 at 3:30: https://zoom.us/j/395192858 ROSC Workgroups
One of the visions for the ROSC over the past year was for a variety of “spin-off” sub-committees to form around key objectives identified and agreed upon by the ROSC Council. We are happy to report that a majority of these groups are in full swing (regardless of COVID-19 physical distancing mandates), and in some ways have flourished during this Zoom/virtual meeting era. These workgroups allow ROSC members to take more ownership and bring us closer to one of ultimate goals of becoming a true RCO (Recovery Community Organization). These groups also serve an easy way for ROSC newcomers to quickly become involved, or for those unable to normally attend the council meetings to help serve the ROSC.
Behavioral Health & Wellness – Mondays at 11:30 a.m.Please reach out to Angi Chasensky: acchasensky@chestnut.org to become involved.
Sober Living Group – Thursdays at 1:00 pm. Please reach out to Dan Sokulski: dasokulski@chestnut.org to become involved.
No submissions were received for Conferences & Workshops in this POG edition. Please check our Google Document for updates.
Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
No submissions were received for Grant & Scholarship Opportunities in this POG edition. Please check our Google Document for updates.
Fundraising Opportunities
No submissions were received for Fundraising Opportunities in this POG edition. Please check our Google Document for updates.
Volunteer Opportunities
No submissions were received for Volunteer Opportunities in this POG edition. Please check our Google Document for updates.
Employment Opportunities
YouthBuild Summer JOBS The Virtual Edition provides youth between the ages of 15 through 18 years of age the opportunity to become leaders, gain experience in career and college readiness while participating in positive activities during Summer 2020 while getting paid! Youth involved in the program can earn a bi-weekly stipend of up to $250 for meeting program goals. These goals include but are not limited to; attending morning and afternoon attendance meetings at 9am and 3pm, completing a college course through Heartland Community College; Personal Success 102 with assistance from Summer JOBS staff, participating in virtual/online training's and activities daily, meeting with professional mentors and employment coaches through the Zoom platform, attending virtual college tours and much more. Youth will also have the opportunity to complete hands on projects from home in the areas of construction, early childhood education and career exploration while creating training sessions for younger children in these areas. Applications open on May 28th and close on June 12th. All applicants must attend one of the following meetings prior to acceptance: June 2nd, June 9th or June 16th at 2pm or June 4th or 11th at 9am. Space is limited at each orientation session to 5 youth. Please see the links below to complete referral and or applications.
