Earth Care's members have decided to focus our YUCCA Climate Emergency Campaign, Poder Familiar Plaza Comunitaria Campaign, and Youth at the Center Campaign on a grassroots organized MUTUAL AID effort in this time of crisis.
Earth Care's members decided last week to shift the organizing and staff resources of our climate emergency and youth at the center campaigns to respond to the immediate needs of our community in this time of crisis. As we respond to the crisis, we must recognize the lessons presenting themselves about the dire need to address economic insecurity and injustice, health inequity, and the need to organize and build power and systems of mutual support and accountability in our community. Further, we understand that this current crisis is not unlike the public health and human rights' crises faced by communities across the world because of climate disruption, imperialism, and forced displacement and that pandemics and other public health emergencies may increase because of climate change.
We recognize that we have the opportunity and responsibility to create a grassroots response that strengthens our community's connection, social capital, and resilience - while centering the needs of our most vulnerable and building power to address structural inequalities.
Los tiempos parecen realmente salvajes e impredecibles en este momento y podemos aislar y atesorar o posiblemente encontrar una manera de permanecer en comunidad y ayudarnos mutuamente. El distanciamiento seguro es importante, pero también la solidaridad. Esta es la idea: emparejar a los necesitados en Santa Fe con los que puedan por medio este formulario. Haremos todo lo posible para que las ofertas coincidan con las solicitudes.
*Read more about the concept mutual aid & how it supports the solidarity instead of charity framework
*If you are a part of an organization, consider signing onto the #ReleaseThemAll: Organizational Sign on Letter. A call to release all people in ICE custody. Not a part of an org? Sign this letter from Raices Texas!
ABQ Care Packages (for those requesting assistance)
Families who need extra support during this time of need can fill out the form below to receive a small care package put together by local community organizations in Albuquerque. Fill out the Google Form.
ABQ Residents Offering Resources & Assistance
In response to COVID-19, orgs are organizing mutual aid to respond to those that are often not included in conversations about public health. This includes Disabled, Houseless, Immunocompromised and Marginalized communities with greater risk and lesser access to help. Sign up to help out here.
In this time of social/physical distancing, we need to make sure to stay connected. We will be organizing a phone-tree whereby we will check-in on each other weekly, arrange mutual aid as necessary, and communicate updates and further calls to action. If you think we don't have your phone number but you want to be included, please shoot us an email with the best # to reach you.
We are encouraging all Santa Fe residents to enroll in Alert Santa Fe, an emergency notification system that will allow the city to provide important information quickly, efficiently and accurately. You can find Alert Santa Fe at https://www.santafenm.gov/alertsantafe
The City of Santa Fe has barred all evictions during this time
The City of Santa Fe has stopped all water shut-offs during this time
Bus ridership is FREE in the City of Santa Fe at this time
Parking is FREE at this time
PNM & NM Gas have stopped electricity shut-offs at this time
NM Coronavirus Health Hotline: 1-855-600-3453
NM Department of Health COVID-19 page
Center for Disease control COVID-19 page
SEEK THE CARE YOU NEED - TESTING & TREATMENT IS FREE REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE
We encourage you to:
If you or a loved one are sick, please stay home except to get medical care.
HEALTH RELATED TRANSIT FOR SENIORS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT IN THIS TIME
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT IN THIS TIME
SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS
OTHER
Families with Kids
Seniors
Daily means for high risk seniors - Meals on Wheels 955-4748
Help accessing groceries from NM Aging & Long Term Services for disabled or senior adults throughout the state including tribal land call 1-800-432-2080 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and city/town you reside in. They will return your call at least within 2 hours. For those on the Navajo Nation call 928-871-6868.
All Santa Fe Residents - Free Food Supplies
Meal Locations for Students in Española
Meal Locations for Students in Albuquerque
Families – with a student present – can pick up food at any of the 89 schools but will not be allowed to enter the buildings. A list of the sites is on aps.edu.
Infant formula will be available at New Futures Alternative High School, a high school for pregnant and parenting students, for New Futures students only.
Mutual Aid & Other Resources in Albuquerque
To find a food pantry in your area - see HERE for Santa Fe & northern NM and here for ABQ.
State child care facilities are still in operation. New Mexico Expands child care eligibility(read full news release here) and guarantees payments for child care providers during the public health emergency. The state has a child care Resource and Referral line to help families find child care:
1-800-691-9067; www.NewMexicoKids.org
Families can also contact their CYFD eligibility specialist via phone or email to let them know they now need full-time care; our team across the state will amend the contracts. In addition, all parents receiving child care assistance will have their copays waived during the public health emergency. CYFD will issue full-time child care assistance contracts to first responders and health providers who need child care. Please call 1-833-551-0518 to connect with the state’s child care Resource and Referral line or online to download a child care assistance application. During the emergency health declaration, the state will temporarily register family, friend and neighbor (FFN) providers who may be eligible to receive child care assistance funding; interested parties can call 1-833-551-0518.
We are encouraging those who can help friends and families with childcare while parents are still having to work to do so.
SFPS resource links by grade-level bands to encourage families to take advantage of these resources and set some time aside each day for practice. Pre K; K-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12
60 days of free Comcast Internet for low-income households, the elderly, and veterans - continued service not required, can be cancelled at any time.
Zoom Video Conferencing: forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2020/03/13/zoom-video-coronavirus-eric-yuan-schools
Free unlimited smartphone data from all four major service providers (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T) thanks to the FCC'S recent "Keep Americans Connected Pledge".
Simple video on Worker's rights during the Coronavirus Virus from the NM Center on Law & Poverty.
Following a one-week waiting period, workers could receive $433 per week for three weeks-no work-search requirement at this time.
Workers are highly encouraged to apply for benefits online here.
Detailed instructions here & Informational Video on how to apply for benefits here
You can call (877-664-6984) but online is the preferred option.
The Department of Workforce Solutions is exploring other funding sources to compensate workers who lose income due to COVID-19.
The NM Economic Development Department held a webinar with the NM Department of Workforce Solutions, NM Department of Health, and the U.S. Small Business Administration last Friday, March 13th: COVID-19 Information & Resources for Businesses. If you were not able to view it, there is a recording available and the information provided was also posted on their website here. To view the webinar, please register here.
Small business owners, managers, directors and or administrators
New Mexico's administration has asked Trump to provide aid for self-employed workers who do not currently qualify for unemployment.
Now that President Trump has declared a national emergency, emergency funds are now available for small business from the SBA, etc.
