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Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
City of Hollywood
Rent & Mortgage Assistance
The City of Hollywood has received $948,000.00 in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and $1,237,623.00 in CRF received from Broward County to respond to the COVID-19 Health Emergency.
The City shall use these CRF allocations for the provision of rent, mortgage and utility assistance for low- and moderate-income residents that have been impacted by the COVID-19 Health Emergency.
Residents that have experienced unemployment or underemployment caused by the COVID-19 Health Emergency may receive any of the following forms of assistance.
1. Rent and Utility assistance payments (excluding water) not to exceed the lesser of $10,000 or 6 months’ rent and utilities,
2. Housing re-entry assistance including security deposits and utility deposits not to exceed $10,000.00.
3. Mortgage and Utility assistance payments (excluding water) not to exceed the lesser of $10,000.00 or 6 months’ mortgage and utilities.
Applications will be accepted starting October 19, 2020 and the application period will end when all funds are expended.
Submit an application to:
City of Hollywood’s Community Development Division
2600 Hollywood Blvd. - Old Library Building
Hollywood, FL 33020
Special Instructions: Applicants may utilize the "Mail Drop Box” located on the right side of the glass doors of the Old Library Building. Again, please make sure all attachments are attached to your application and affixed together. City staff will not be available to review your submission.
Applications shall be reviewed by City of Hollywood staff for completeness and forwarded to HOPE South Florida, Inc. for Income Certification. For questions, additional information, or reasonable accommodation request contact City of Hollywood Community Development Division at (954) 921-3271. Please visit the website at http://fl-hollywood.civicplus.com/1257/Rent-Mortgage-And-Utility-Assistance-Pro for eligibility, application, and instructions.
City of Fort Lauderdale
Rent & Mortgage Assistance
The City of Fort Lauderdale has launched the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) program, which offers assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments for residents living within the City's limits.
Program Overview
· Eligible households requesting rent and utility assistance may receive up to a maximum of $7,000 in total combined benefits.
· Eligible households requesting mortgage and utility assistance may receive up to a maximum of $10,000 in total combined benefits.
· The program offers assistance with outstanding payments that fall within the grant performance period from March 2020 to December 2020 and that can be directly attributed to the impacts of COVID-19.
· Priority will be given to individuals who did not receive assistance under the COVID-19 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.
· Fully completed applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-ready, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. The program will not maintain a waiting list.
How to Apply
1. Visit the Housing Foundation of America website and complete the personal details section (e.g., name, address, email, phone number, etc.) to access the application packet.
2. Download and complete the application.
3. Once the applicant’s residential address is verified as being located within the city limits of Fort Lauderdale, an email will be forwarded to the email address provided by the applicant with directions on how to upload the completed application and supporting documents to a ShareFile account.
4. Individuals needing assistance may call 1-800-579-4119, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note: If your residential address is located within the city limits of Fort Lauderdale and you do not receive the email with directions on how to submit the completed application to the ShareFile account, please email Grace at the Housing Foundation of America at hfaprgf@gmail.com.
This program does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law.
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Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
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How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
Cloth face coverings should—
- fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
- be secured with ties or ear loops
- include multiple layers of fabric
- allow for breathing without restriction
- be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly?
Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.
How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering?
A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.
How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering?
Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.
Sew and No Sew Instructions
Sewn Cloth Face Covering
Materials
- Two 10”x6” rectangles of cotton fabric
- Two 6” pieces of elastic (or rubber bands, string, cloth strips, or hair ties)
- Needle and thread (or bobby pin)
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
Tutorial
1. Cut out two 10-by-6-inch rectangles of cotton fabric. Use tightly woven cotton, such as quilting fabric or cotton sheets. T-shirt fabric will work in a pinch. Stack the two rectangles; you will sew the mask as if it was a single piece of fabric.
2. Fold over the long sides ¼ inch and hem. Then fold the double layer of fabric over ½ inch along the short sides and stitch down.
3. Run a 6-inch length of 1/8-inch wide elastic through the wider hem on each side of the mask. These will be the ear loops. Use a large needle or a bobby pin to thread it through. Tie the ends tight.
Don’t have elastic? Use hair ties or elastic head bands. If you only have string, you can make the ties longer and tie the mask behind your head.
4. Gently pull on the elastic so that the knots are tucked inside the hem. Gather the sides of the mask on the elastic and adjust so the mask fits your face. Then securely stitch the elastic in place to keep it from slipping.
Quick Cut T-shirt Face Covering (no sew method)
Materials
- T-shirt
- Scissors
Tutorial
Bandana Face Covering (no sew method)
Materials
- Bandana (or square cotton cloth approximately 20”x20”)
- Coffee filter
- Rubber bands (or hair ties)
- Scissors (if you are cutting your own cloth)
Tutorial
Job Fair
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Job Fair
Save the Date - Florida Virtual Career Fair on October 28
Publix Supermarkets in partnership with Urban League affiliates across Florida, will host a Career Fair on October 28th. Candidates will learn about career opportunities at Publix and connect directly with hiring managers. Back in June, Publix donated $1 Million to support the mission of Urban League affiliates throughout the Southeast region. The statewide collaboration expands our partnership with the grocery chain to include workforce development programming for youth and adults.
Save the Date - Virtual Career Fair
on November 5th
Join ULBC's Jobs Team for a virtual career expo on Thursday, November 5th. More details to come!
HOUSING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OPEN THE ONE BEDROOM WAITING LIST FOR MULTIFAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLAND GARDENS APARTMENTS
Online Waiting List Pre-Application
BROWARD COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY will accept online pre-applications for Highland Gardens Apartments. Pre-applications will be accepted from 9:00 A.M. October 22, 2020 through 4:00 P.M. October 26 2020. A computer lottery process will randomly select 200 pre-applications. The 200 randomly selected pre-applications will be added to a waiting list for HIGHLAND GARDENS APARTMENTS, ONE-BEDROOM. The property is located at 331 NE 48 Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33064, and consists of 100 units; one bedroom and one bath apartments, serving an Elderly/Disable population.
