Due to limited Covid vaccines, the Illinois Department of Health created a multi-phased vaccine distribution program that will allow the most vulnerable individuals to get their shot first. Currently, Illinois is working on distributing vaccines to Phase 1A, which include healthcare personnel, long-term care facility staff and all residents. Vaccines are not enough in Illinois to start with Phase 1B, which prioritizes persons ages 65 years old or older, frontline essential workers, and inmates. More information can be found at:
VACCINATION PLAN: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan
VACCINE DISTRIBUTION: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-distribution
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Data: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccinedata?county=Illinois
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IDPH.Illinois. Updates are constant
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/IDPH

Website is being updated daily by approximately noon.
Due to limited Covid vaccines at this point, NC department of health is moving through five vaccination groups, starting with group 1 which includes health care workers and long term staff and residents, and group 2 which includes anyone who is 65 years or older. For more information visit: VACCINES: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ncdhhs TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ncdhhs FIND VACCINE LOCATIONS: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/findyourspot
FIND VACCINE LOCATIONS (SPANISH): https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/Encontrando-su-lugar-para-la-vacuna-contra-el-COVID
NC INTERIM COVID-19 VACCINATION PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/NC-COVID-19-Vaccine-Plan-with-Executive-Summary.pdf

“Point of Pride has established the COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset the unexpected costs and hardships that have impacted our trans community in response to the COVID-19 crisis.”
“We recognize this current situation has created unanticipated and extraordinary circumstances for the most vulnerable members of our community. This fund works to connect small grants to recipients who have lost their income and lack the financial means to cover short-term expenses related to their health and well-being.”

Examples of how these grant funds may be used: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or other prescription refills; Therapy or mental health services; Medical supplies

“This editable document tree (bit.ly/covid19collectivecare) is a US-based resource for people looking out for themselves and their communities through personal preparation, collective care, mutual aid and advocacy. You are welcome to add to, edit and copy/share these resources with the intention of helping communities come together and support each other and with as much attention as possible to all our communities’ specific needs. There is misinformation out there, so please review resources carefully and check all medical and scientific information against current CDC and WHO guidelines.”

For links to resources by state/region, click “Existing Campaigns & Mutual Aid Projects by Location”

“We all understand that the circumstances of COVID 19 has made it hard especially for Queer Black and Brown folks. You deserve a life of peace of mind, stability, joy, pleasure, and love. I will support you in centering your radical joy and mental well-being. I’m offering peer support for up to 40 minutes per session by phone or zoom. 4 slots per day. *I am offering peer support. I am not a licensed mental health professional. I am certified in mental health first aid.*”

“Jia (also known as Jia Justice) is a Black disabled non-binary femme from the South Bronx with a creative energy that seeks to fill every medium it can. They/She is a creative, herbalist, community organizer and cultural remixer. Jia has supported art collectives, NYC museums, non-profits, and college campuses with events. She believes cultural experiences that re-imagines meaningful impact and connections is an art form within itself. Jia has collaborated with non-profits and grassroots groups for the past 5 years on successful movements.”

“COVID-19, also referred to as novel coronavirus, is a new virus, and there is still much to learn about the severity of this outbreak. However, we know that transgender people and their families may have a lot of questions about how they can properly face this public health threat.

We want trans people and their families to stay safe—both from the virus and from any unique problems we may face with this new virus.

It is important for trans people to be prepared for obstacles if an outbreak happens in their communities. NCTE urges everyone to put together a plan of action that not only takes into account basic health needs, but also your specific needs as a trans person.”

This guide includes an Introduction (overview of the virus); information on Creating a Plan of Action; links to Important Resources; and information about Mutual Aid and Emergency Funds for members of the LGBTQ+ communities as well as non-LGBTQ+ individuals.

Candid exists “to connect people who want to change the world with the resources they need to do it.”

This list on Candid’s Grantspace page includes information on organizations offering funding and grants for:
• Nonprofits
• Individuals
• Artists (all disciplines)
• Small Businesses

The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative (CFPAI)’s goal is “to ensure community foundations continue to transform lives for decades to come.”

This page is a list of community foundations in every state that have created relief funds to support those affected by Covid-19.

This website includes information for different loan and debt relief options for small business owners, as well as free business counseling.

“Our nation’s small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The CARES Act contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses…In addition to traditional SBA funding programs, the CARES Act established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak.”