Whole Child Strategies: Resources for COVID-19
RESOURCE LIST from Executive Director Natalie J. McKinney
Our offices remain closed, but we're gathering supplies and connecting with partners and residents to see how we can wrap around the community right now. Please check out the resources below and share any additional information with us at info@wcstrategies.org or by contacting anyone on the Whole Child team. Updates are coming in hourly--we want to hear from you (If you’d like to view this via web-page, please click this link).
In this newsletter....
Additional Support:
Whole Child Services at Family Safety Center is stepping up aid to active clients. Please get in touch at 901-222-4400 for more information.
Whole Child Strategies is gathering supplies and resources for KSC families to use while schools are closed. We will provide updates on distribution as soon as they become available!
CITY-WIDE SUPPORT AND REFERRAL (LINC 2-1-1)
FOOD
When, where & how to get it....
SCS is providing meals at 20 sites
March 23-27 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day.
Complete list of distribution sites at Shelby County Coronavirus Facts website!
SCS STUDENT MEALS: NORTH MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION SITES
Memphis Public Library
Frayser Branch - 3712 Argonne St.
Hollywood Library - 1530 N. Hollywood St.
North Branch - 1192 Vollintine Ave.
Raleigh Branch - 3157 Powers Rd.
Promiseland Church - 3430 Overton Crossing
Memphis Scholars is also providing meals at 11 am-1 pm starting on March 23rd until further notice at these locations:
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie
951 Chelsea Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
Memphis Scholars South Campus
90 W. Olive Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106
ADDITIONAL FOOD RESOURCES
North Memphis
Vollentine Optional School list of pantries
Neighborhood Christian Center is providing care packages--visit the website for more information.
Bring It Food Hub at Memphis Tilth
Citywide
Food Resources to Fill In the Gap (from Chalkbeat)
UTILITIES
MLGW news & Internet access...
Worried about your MLGW bill?
MLGW is pausing cutoffs for 60 days. Bills will continue to be issued but no accounts will be shut off until the end of that time period. Visit the MLGW COVID-19 page for more information.
NEED INTERNET ACCESS?
Comcast and Spectrum are both offering free Internet during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Comcast Deal
Two months free on an "Internet Essentials" package for new customers who qualify. No term contract or credit check and no shipping fee for equipment.
Requires:
Personal Information
Qualify (no outstanding Comcast bills)
You have to cancel directly after the 60 days
Visit https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19 or call 1-855-846-8376 for information.
Spectrum Deal:
Free Internet to homes with K-12 and/or College Students for
60 days.
Requires:
Personal Information
Qualify after an internal Customer Verification Credit Assessment (no past due bills owed to Spectrum)
You have to cancel directly after the 60 days
Visit https://www.spectrum.com/ to check for service or call 1-844-488-8395.
ADDITIONAL CLOSINGS
All City of Memphis libraries and community centers will close Wednesday, March 18 until further notice.
General Sessions Civil Courts and General Sessions Civil Offices closed until April 1.
All school districts and Porter Leath are closed until March 27. SCS administrative offices are also closed.
The YMCA has closed all childcare programs and group sessions. Wellness Centers are currently open at 11 locations.
The Whole Child Strategies, Inc. (WCS) Family hopes all is well with you, your families, friends and neighbors! During these uncertain times, it is very important that we work to support each other, whether you're a family member, neighbor, friend, co-worker or just a fellow human being!
WCS is committed to continuing to support, organize and raise the Klondike and Smokey City communities' voice to ensure needs are heard and listened to in order to give guidance in appropriately allocating resources to the community.
While we are practicing "social distancing" and working remotely, we will provide frequent updates via our Newsletter (via email and on our website[coming soon]) on resources and any other relevant information, and are available via our Outreach Team:
Susannah Bartlow - srbartlow@wcstrategies.org - 901-376-5265
Reginald Johnson - rbjohnson@wcstrategies.org - 901-376-5253
Shelia Williams - smwilliams@wcstrategies.org - 901-376-5262
Justin Brooks - jlbrooks@wcstrategies.org - 901-376-5261
Please, please be safe and know that you are NOT alone!
Whole Child Strategies, Inc. Team
Please keep us posted on any other neighborhood cancellations by emailing info@wcstrategies.org
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