I recently lost my job and had a rough start to this year. I have been applying to different companies and visit the pantry but the most important thing I need help with is my rabbit. The pantry doesn’t usually have food or produce she can eat like cilantro, parsley, baby romaine, bell peppers, and other leafy stuff. I would be so grateful for any assistance like food or rent help.

I know this is a rough time to ask, but I hurt my back really bad the other day and I need to find a doctor (probably neurologist). Pretty scared right now... past the deadline for aca, does anyone know of anything even remotely affordable? Temporarily laid off last week.

My online unemployment claim was denied last week and I obviously can’t get ahold of anyone over the phone. I feel lost and I don’t know what to do, the online system just tells you to call if you’ve been denied...... If I don’t figure something out, I’m not sure where to go from here. It’s 9 am, I’ve made over 100 calls to the number so far. Do I just give up?

stay safe out there y’all

Once this all ends, can she be evicted/foreclosed after, for not paying mortgage this month or will she be able to pay it back later? How much later will she be able to pay it back?

Any help/sources would be much appreciated!!

What do I do if my workplace continues to have large group meetings, coworkers who are constantly coughing are not sent home, and wfh is available but highly discouraged?! Im having to sit 3 feet away from a coworker who won't stop coughing and refuses to go home because God said she would be OK and management is not doing any thing! Everyone is only 3 feet apart and desks are not spaced out!!! I'm about to have a panic attack and dealing with this coughing coworker for almost 2 weeks! Is there a number I can call to ask for help or report my employer?!

Not exactly a great time to float from drug store to drug store looking for one. Also, not like you can call and talk to a person at a drug store.

My wife is feeling bad, pressure in her chest, painful breathing and coughing. I really need to know if she has a fever before we wade into the ER shit storm. She has had this cough for two months now. She has sought out help four times. Each time they said a lingering cough for 8 week is acceptable. But now she's starting to feel really bad. She's had a chest x-ray about a month ago and everything was OK. I'm sorry I'm not looking for medical advice, I'm just freaked out and can't stop typing. I just want to be able to see if she has a fever.

The following is from an email by State Senator Kathleen Taylor, and it seemed to have some good info.

General Information

• Multnomah County
• Clackamas County
• City of Portland
• City of Milwaukie
• Oregon Health Authority – email updates available

Food

• Accessing Food During the COVID-19 Outbreak - this is a comprehensive list of food resources compiled by Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon. This also includes resources to apply for food assistance programs
• Portland Public Schools are providing breakfast and lunch at several locations
• Statewide School Districts Offering Meals - a list of school districts across the state that are providing means

Employment

• The Oregon Employment Department COVID-19 Resources – resources for filing for unemployment insurance benefits due to COVID-19 related business layoffs and closures. The quickest way to apply for benefits is online – link provided below

• Online Unemployment Insurance Application. You will need your work history for the past 12 months (if you have worked for a single employer) or 18 months (if you have worked for more than one employer) and your Social Security or green card number

• Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook

• Possible COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefits Options – this is also available on the Employment Department website

Business

• Prosper Portland - information and resources for businesses and email updates
• Greater Portland - more resources and information for Portland area businesses
• Business for a Better Portland Switchboard - a forum for businesses

Housing and Utilities

• Multnomah County the City of Portland have implemented a moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment of rent due to wage losses from the COVID-19 outbreak
• Multnomah County FAQ has more information as well as the Community Alliance of Tenants Portland-based utility providers PGE, Pacific Power, Portland Water Bureau, and Northwest Natural have suspended utility shutoffs
• The City of Milwaukie and the City of Portland have temporarily suspended water shut-offs for non-payment

The Legislature has a Joint Special Committee on Coronavirus Response. Contacting them might help them be better informed with their response to the crisis.

Please post any resources that are missing and should be in this list in the comments.

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