Nevada Community Assistance During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE UNEMPLOYED TO FILE AN UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM

If hours are reduced, can file for lost income    ui.nv.gov/css.html



TRAINING AND REHABILITATION

The Nevada Department of Employment, (DETR)
Call Center expanded hours (M-F) for those unable to file online.
North (775)684-0350
South (702)486-0350



ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS

  • 6330 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
    (702) 822-4200
  • 3405 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169
    (702) 486-0100 2827
  • Las Vegas Blvd N, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
    (702) 486-0200 4500
  • E Sunset Rd #40, Henderson, NV 89014
    (702) 486-0300


MEDICAL

Southern Nevada Health District https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org
(702) 759-1000

Disease updates and clinical services to the community

  • 280 S. Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89107
  • 570 N. Nellis Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89110
  • 333 N. Rancho Drive Las Vegas, NV 89106
  • 240 Water Street Henderson, NV 89015
  • 55 Civic Way Laughlin, NV 89029
  • 830 Hafen Lane Mesquite, NV 89027


FOOD

SCHOLLY
$200 cash assistance to help students and parents of students  buy groceries, health supplies, and other necessities. Apply at Student Relief Fund

Serving our Kids Foundation (weekend meals) servingourkids.org and 702-358-1056

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)  COVID-19 formula supply at 800-8-NEV-WIC

FREE Meals at Local Eateries for Kids Affected by School Closures:

  • Aloha Kitchen
    Chicken teriyaki bowls for kids (with student ID) between 2-4PM until April 3rd:

    • Monday 2605 S. Decatur Blvd
    • Tuesday: 8150 S Maryland Parkway
    • Wednesday: 2605 S Decatur
    • Thursday: 4745 S Maryland Parkway
    • Friday: 4466 E Charleston Blvd
  • Cereal Killerz Kitchen
    Free build your own waffle for children (no questions, no purchase)  between 12 pm – 3 pm.
    Show staff member the post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9z92YKn7f9/
  • Griddlecakes and Stacks & Yolks
    Pancake, eggs and home fries to kids (no questions asked). Monday – Friday 11 am – 1 pm
  • Smoked Burger and BBQ
    Kids 12 or under eat charge lunch or dinner off of kids menu FREE 7 days per week.
    Valid for 30 days:https://www.instagram.com/p/B91PwPcHci4/
  • Settebello
    Las Vegas – As long as CCSD school closures are in effect, any student, free lunch pizza from 11 am – 3 pm: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zn6vsnRlm/
  • Bluem Vegas
    Will provide free food for all kids 12 and under from 3 pm – close until further notice. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yPEtzH3J0/
  • My Garage
    For two weeks they will be offering free Junior cakes for children between pre-k to 5th grade,
    Monday through Friday from 10 am to 12 pm (pick up only): Centennial Center Blvd
  • Lucinos Pizza LV
    $5 bucks for a whole meal: https://www.instagram.com/p/B90gDXuHQTq/


Community Walk-in Food Pantries

  • Calvary Downtown Outreach
    2101 E. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas, Wed & Thurs 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
    1501 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Mon-Sat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
    59 Lynn Ln., Henderson, Mon, Wed & Fri 12:30 – 2 p.m.
  • Central Church
    1001 New Beginnings Dr., Henderson,  Sun & Wed – 8 a.m.
  • St. Therese Center
    215 Palo Verde Dr., Henderson, Mon – Thur 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • City Impact
    950 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, Tue – Thur -10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Truth Christian Ministries
    5101 N. Rainbow Blvd   Sat 7 – 9 a.m.
  • International Church
    6610 W. Katie Ave., Tue 4 – 5:30 p.m. Thur 12 – 4 p.m. Last Sat of month 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Veterans Village
    1150 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Sun 12 – 1 p.m. Mon, Wed & Fri 12 p.m. until the food is gone
  • Pop-Up Food Pantry
     https://thejustoneproject.org/pop-up-%26-give-locations


HOUSING ASSISTANCE

  • Family Promise
    320 S 9th St Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-638-8806
  • Help of Southern Nevada
    1640 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-369-4357
  • Lutheran Social Services
    73 Spectrum Blvd  Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-639-1730
  • Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County
    330 W. Washington Ave. Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-445-7105
  • HopeLink of Southern Nevada
    (Henderson residents only)


SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

SBA announces the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program to provide working capital loans up to $2 million.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance



WELFARE 

State of Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services – https://dwss.nv.gov/ (702) 426-4900

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) –also known as “Food Stamps.”
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – Cash for dependent child care in their own homes or in the homes of relative caregivers.
  • Medicaid – Medical Assistance helping meet the cost of medical services for individuals receiving public assistance payments, and low-income individuals and families.
  • Child Care Assistance  Assists low-income families in obtaining child care so they can work.
  • Child Support Enforcement Program for both TANF and non-TANF families.
    1. parent location
    2. establishing paternity for children
    3. financial and medical support orders
    4. enforcing support orders
    5. collecting and distributing support payments https://accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov/public/landing-page
    6. to apply for benefits  https://dwss.nv.gov/https://dwss.nv.gov/Contact/Welfare to reach a call center


WI-FI

FCC agreement states that providers will waive late fees, not cutoff service for lack of payment, and open hot spots.  

Library Wi-Fi extends into the parking lots



FREE BABY FOOD, DIAPERS, AND OTHER BABY SUPPLIES  

  • Saint Jude’s Ranch for Children
    Free diapers, infant formula, and food- Tuesdays and Thursdays 2685 South Rainbow Boulevard  Las Vegas, NV, 89146  702-436-1624
  • Lutheran Social Services of Nevada
    Maternity and baby clothing, diapers, formula, wipes, hygiene 73 Spectrum Boulevard  Las Vegas, Nevada 89101  702-639-1730
  • United Labor Agency of Nevada
    1201 North Decatur Boulevard  Las Vegas, NV, 89108  702-648-3500
  • Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
    Diapers, free baby supplies, toys for kids, food  1501 Las Vegas Boulevard North
  • First Choice Pregnancy Services
    Free pregnancy tests, consultation, ultrasounds, and referrals 860 East Sahara Avenue  Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104  702-294-2273
  • Christ the King Catholic Community
    Baby pantry is known as Manna Cupboard 4925 South Torrey Pines Drive  Las Vegas, Nevada, 89118  702-871-1904
  • HELP of Southern Nevada
    Free baby wipes, diapers, prenatal vitamins, and other supplies
    1640 East Flamingo Road  Las Vegas, NV 89119  702-369-4357
  • Clark County WIC Vouchers
    Vouchers to pay for nutritional foods and formula.

    • 3838 Meadows Lane, 702-646-5600
    • 3603 North Las Vegas Boulevard, 702-643-2515
    • 1000 East Sahara Avenue, 702-358-2100
    • 1799 Mount Mariah Drive, 800-787-2568
    • 6480 West Flamingo Road, 702-476-3561


ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION

Las Vegas Library

Library cardholders utilize https://lvccld.org/ for downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, streaming music, TV shows, databases, and eResources such as Lynda.com, Rosetta Stone, and Socrates (helps kids in grades K-5 improve their knowledge base outside of school while having fun playing games).