Governor Newsom announced a legal order directing residents to “shelter in place” beginning, March 19 2020. We should take this extremely seriously but not panic. We have an opportunity to flatten the curve of disease spread. The policy effectively requires all  residents to be confined to their homes for three weeks with exceptions for essential work, food or other needs.

Why Social Distancing makes a difference for our most vulnerable

Learn More about Shelter-at-home

Here is a list of resources for all California's residents during the COVID-19 crisis

Housing Resources and Updates 

• Low-Cost Hotels for Health Care Workers - Our health care workers have been working tirelessly to take care of us. And we must do more to take care of them. Beginning today, California will start providing health care workers with low and no-cost hotel rooms so they don't have to worry about exposing their families to COVID-19 or making long commutes between home and work. Many low-wage workers will receive 100% reimbursable costs. Over 150 hotels across CA are participating in this program.
• Emergency Protections for Tenants During COVID-19 explained
• California Courts Issue Emergency Rule On Evictions And Foreclosures
• Flow Chart of Potential Protections (Public Advocates, National Housing Law Project, Western Center on Law and Poverty)
• List of Steps to Follow- English & Spanish (Public Advocates, Western Center on Law and Poverty, CRLA Foundation, Leadership Counsel, Legal Services of Northern California)

Here are list of resources for Oakland resident's during the COVID-19 crisis:

• Alameda County-wide eviction moratorium. Tenant cannot be evicted when unable to pay rent due to COVID related reasons for more information read this FAQ.
  • Also Alameda County's Eviction Courts are closed until May 31st.
• Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open so there is no need to jam stores or hoard items.
• Those engaged in or requiring essential services can continue their tasks while practicing good sanitation habits and social distancing.
• Exercising out-of-doors at our local parks while practicing social distancing is good for the body and mind.  
• If you are able to offer assistance, or need assistance, two of the organizations that may help now are Meals on Wheels and Alameda County Community Food Bank.
• You can also get involved with Oakland At Risk Match, a new effort seeking to match those with needs with those who can help.
• Here’s a link to existing services for businesses and workers including loans
• Our Oakland schools are closed during this time and providing free ‘grab n go’ meals to the many students who rely on them at specific sites.
• Alameda County Community Food Bank also provides free food assistance to families and individuals through its County-wide network of food pantries and soup kitchens.         

Reminders for those who live and/or work in Oakland:

• Individuals who work in Oakland have rights to paid sick leave. 
• California’s State Resources for Employers and Workers includes waiving the 1 week waiting period for unemployment and disability insurance.
• Keep Oakland Housed provides emergency financial assistance and services to residents at risk of losing their housing. 
• We can support Oakland’s small businesses by ordering take-out, purchasing gift cards now, and shopping online.
• If you are able to help others, you can get involved with Oakland At Risk Match, a new effort seeking to match those with needs with those who can help.

Here are list of resources for San Francisco resident's during the COVID-19 crisis:

• Mayor London Breed ordered a moratorium on all coronavirus related evictions (evictions due to loss of income due to covid-19) for 30 days but can be extended. 
• Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open so there is no need to jam stores or hoard items.
• Those engaged in or requiring essential services can continue their tasks while practicing good sanitation habits and social distancing.
• Exercising out-of-doors at our local parks while practicing social distancing is good for the body and mind.  
• If you are able to offer assistance, or need assistance, two of the organizations that may help now are Meals on Wheels and San Francisco-Marin Community Food Bank.
• Here’s a link to existing services for businesses and workers including loans
• San Francisco schools are closed during this time. A list of pick-up sites for food and schedules is available here.
• San Francisco-Marin Food Bank also provides free food assistance to families and individuals through its network of food pantries and soup kitchens.         

Reminders for those who live and/or work in San Francisco:

• Individuals who work in San Francisco have rights to paid sick leave. 
• California’s State Resources for Employers and Workers includes waiving the 1 week waiting period for unemployment and disability insurance.
• You can support San Francisco’s small businesses by ordering take-out, purchasing gift cards now, and shopping online.
• Recommendations from the San Francisco Department of Public Health can be found here along with up-to-date coronavirus news and information.
• Residents can also call 311 for information or can sign up for the city's alert service for official updates by texting COVID19SF to 888-777.

Here are list of resources for Contra Costa resident's during the COVID-19 crisis:

Housing Resources and Updates

• Contra Costa's Sheriff's will not be executing any evictions until April 1st.
• The Director of Emergency Services ordered a moratorium on all coronavirus related evictions (evictions due to loss of income due to covid-19) for 30 days but can be extended.

Here are list of resources for San Diego resident's during the COVID-19 crisis:

• San Diego City Council ordered a moratorium on all coronavirus related evictions for residents and businesses in the city. (evictions due to loss of income due to covid-19) will be granted a stay until at least May. 
• Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open so there is no need to jam stores or hoard items.
• Those engaged in or requiring essential services can continue their tasks while practicing good sanitation habits and social distancing.
• Exercising out-of-doors at our local parks while practicing social distancing is good for the body and mind.  
• If you are able to offer assistance, or need assistance, two of the organizations that may help now are Meals on Wheels and San Diego County Food Bank.
• Another organization that can help get the products you need if you have immunocompromised health conditions, or are more vulnerable to the sickness. You just need to sign up, and on the website you can sign up as a volunteer for those that would like to offer assistance in the midst of the Corona virus crisis.
• There are also two ways to get free or reduced internet access for students to keep up with their homework while in quarantine. AT&T offers low-cost wireline home internet, and Spectrum offers free internet for 60 days for households with a student.
• Here’s a link to existing services for businesses and one for workers including loans
• San Diego schools are closed during this time. A list of pick-up sites for food and schedules is available here.     

Reminders for those who live and/or work in San Diego:

• California’s State Resources for Employers and Workers includes waiving the 1 week waiting period for unemployment and disability insurance.
• You can support San Diego’s small businesses by ordering take-out, purchasing gift cards now, and shopping online.
• Recommendations from the San Diego Department of Public Health can be found here along with up-to-date coronavirus news and information.

Here are list of resources for Greater Los Angeles area resident's during the COVID-19 crisis:

Housing Resources and Updates 

• Los Angeles County announced moratorium on all evictions through May 31. 
• Good Seed Youth Drop In Center Address: 2814 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90008 Phone: (855) 968-8452 - Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental Health Services, Substance abuse services
• Bryant Temple AME Address: 2514 W. Vernon Ave. 90047 Phone: (323) 492-0107 Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until September 30, 2020: women only For more information, click here!
• Home at Last: Address: 5171 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90047 Phone: (323) 305-6999 Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until September 30, 2020: men only For more information, click here!
• Home at Last: Address: 5108 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles 90011 Phone: (323) 305-6999 Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until September 30, 2020: women only For more information, click here!
• Penny Lane Centers- With a Little Help From My Friends - Showers, meals, clothing, computer/internet access, laundry services (next day pick-up), mental health and substance abuse services. Walk-ins are welcome, housing service meetings are conducted on a one-on-one basis. Location: 5628 E. Slauson Ave. Commerce CA 90040. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 1pm to 7pm and Saturday from 8am to 8pm. Phone: (323) 353-6118 More info: Penny Lane Transitional Youth Services
• Eviction Defense Network offers tenants free online consultations. The lobby is closed to the public BUT they are here to help you. Please send us an email to [email protected]. If you can scan and email relevant documents, do so, and one of their lawyers will assist you. If you don't have email send a text or call (213) 537-5473 and one of the paralegals will assist you.

Here are list of resources for Sacramento resident's during the COVID-19 crisis:

• Sacramento City Council announced moratorium on all COVID 19 related evictions through May 31. However, to gain the protections of the Moratorium, renters MUST notify their landlord IN WRITING before their rent is due, to inform them of impacts on their ability to pay rent resulting from COVID-19, such as reduced hours, layoffs, having to care for children and other family members, and being sick or quarantined themselves.  
  • Here is a model letter to your landlord the City has prepared here.
  • Here is a another version of the letter in English and Spanish 
  • In addition, Legal Services of Northern California has prepared the following fact sheet to provide critical information. You can find the fact sheet in English and Spanish
• If you are able to offer assistance, or need assistance, two of the organizations that may help now are Meals on Wheels and Sacramento County Food Bank.
• Sacramento schools are closed during this time. A list of pick-up sites for food and schedules is available here.