In the face of Covid-19, we all face uncertainty about the immediate future. Fortunately, I know many have been able to keep working (maybe from home, or at office). But I know some of you have been laid off work for the time being and will be some time until you receive your unemployment benefits or your $1200 check. If you have been laid off because of Covid-19 we are willing to work with you and wait for rent payment until your unemployment benefits or check comes in (estimates are that it should take a couple weeks). But we do need you to follow through and get the assistance which is available so that you can catch up. Here are the sites for unemployment and the 1200 check:
Filing for Unemployment benefits
$1200 govt check being sent to you if you make less than 75,000/yr and filed income taxes
Rent Payment Assistance: There are also local services helping with pressing needs. Goodfellows Emergency Assistance Program is designed to assist people with one-time, urgent needs specific to housing and utility costs.
To apply for this assistance, you must contact one of the agencies below.
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- United Way
- Dial 211 or (402) 444-6666
- Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP)
- (402) 453-5656 x223
- Family Housing Advisory Services
- 402-934-7921
- Heart Ministry Center
- 402-451-2321
- Heartland Family Service
- (402) 457-7792
- Together Omaha
- United Way
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We look forward to the end of Covid 19, but for the time being, we will get through it together. Stay strong and be safe.
Andy