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Cooperation Long Island is a collective of individuals and organizations empowered to provide mutual aid. We work to identify and support the diverse needs of the Long Island community, while centering the needs of traditionally marginalized communities, in the face of COVID-19 through outreach, information sharing, direct service, and policy change that both meets immediate needs and secures structural wins beyond this crisis.

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What to Know About Working on Long Island

Long Island
Jobs & Unemployment, Career, Resources

Living on Long Island affords a unique quality of life, and there are many quality employers in the area. But, like all areas, working on Long Island can also be dangerous. Many local residents find themselves suffering from disabling job-related injuries each year. If you work on Long Island and are recovering from an injury, here is what you need to know about protecting your legal rights.

SEPA Mujer

Patchogue, Riverhead, Hampton Bays, Long Island, Huntington Station
Legal, Jobs & Unemployment, Social Services

MMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, UNDOCUMENTED SINGLE MOTHERS & LATINA IMMIGRANT WOMEN ARE FACING REAL STRUGGLES WITH THE IMPACT OF COVID-19. Address: 45 Oak Street Patchogue, NY 11772 Phone: 1 (631) 980-2555 Business Hours: Monday-Thursday ​9:00AM-5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM E-Mail: info@sepamujer.org

Why Hunger

United States, Long Island
Food, Resource Aggregator

Welcome to the WhyHunger database. Find community-based organizations and emergency food providers who are leading by example - actively forging new ideas, improving the health of their communities, and building the movement to end hunger and poverty.

Drive Out Hunger, Inc.

Long Island
Food

Direct home donation pickups for those who can't be let down

CARECEN

Nassau County, Suffolk County, Long Island
Legal

CARECEN has provided high quality legal assistance to immigrant communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties for over 35 years.

AGAPE Food Bank

Long Island
Food

Call 631-954-1416: Grab and Go Food pantry 291 Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 Every wednesday 4-6pm

HWCLI Legal Resources

Long Island
Legal

LEGAL ISSUES & RESOURCES FOR THOSE SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE/REPRESENTATION.

Empire Justice

New York State
Legal

a legal help center with the mission of making the law work for all New Yorkers, especially those who need its protection most

Mutual Aid Hub - Find Networks Near You

United States, Long Island, New York State
Mutual Aid, Resource Aggregator

A map of mutual aid networks and resources.

LI Helpers food donations Covid19 Relief

Long Island, Queens
Food

This form is for families/individuals who are struggling to fed their families. we will respond within 1-3 days and do our best to deliver within one week.

LMHQ jobs/resource/ funds listserv

Long Island
Jobs & Unemployment, Resource Aggregator, Food

You can find valuable resourses, jobs and gigs, government relief information, volunteering opportunities, and online education links. Have something to add to the list? Let us know at ulla@lmhq.nyc!

Donation Site for First Responders and healthcare workers

Nassau County
Other

You can donate essentials monday through friday 9am - 3pm in eisenhower park

Walgreens Free Prescription Delivery

United States
Medical

Walgreens has waived delivery fees for pharmacy needs, including prescriptions

Kanopy Movie Streaming

United States
Other

Thousands of Free movies Online

The Safe Center LI

Long Island
Social Services

Those co-isolating with an abuser might be experiencing increasing incidents of domestic violence and sexual assalt. The Safe Center hotline # is (516)542-0404 and is free and confidential 24/7 in English and Spanish.

Suffolk County Creators of COVID19 Medical Supplies

Long Island, Suffolk County
Mutual Aid

This group exists to share information about DIY supplies such as cloth masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields, and which medical, assisted living, etc facilities in Suffolk County are accepting supplies.

Nassau County Creators of COVID19 Medical Supplies

Long Island, Nassau County
Mutual Aid, Medical

This group exists to share information about DIY supplies such as cloth masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields, and which medical, assisted living, etc facilities in Nassay County are accepting supplies.

Long Island Mutual Aid Facebook Group Facebook Group

Long Island
Mutual Aid, Resource Aggregator

This group can be used as a network for those affected by COVID-19: whether you are stuck at home in need of assistance, looking for work, need childcare, etc, let’s come together and pool our resources to help one another in this time of crisis. We will have two major posts: one will be for offering services and one will be looking for aid. They need volunteers.

Drive-Through Coronavirus Test Site Opens at Jones Beach

Long Island
Government services

The site will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., by appointment only, though no doctor referral is needed. For information on how to make an appointment at the drive-through testing site, health officials say to call the New York State Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.

Youth Leadership Council emergency funds for undocumented communities (NYC)

Long Island
Other

The NYSYLC is the first undocumented, youth-led organization in New York. We are working to raise funds to support undocumented youth and their families in New York City during the time of COVID-19. Our goal is to raise funds to provide emergency and preventative resources to those at financial risk.

LB Community Organizations Active in Disasters - LB COAD

Long Island
Mutual Aid

The Long Beach COAD (LB COAD) has agreed to meet and work together to address the needs of residents of Long Beach, New York in response to disasters. We will strive to assess and address the unmet needs of Long Beach, New York residents impacted by disasters through collaboration with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, nongovernment-based organizations, government agencies and individuals to assist the community in the recovery process

Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Long Island
Mutual Aid, Government services, Food, Social Services

The LIVOAD is a program housed within the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) and funded by PSEG Long Island. We are a coalition of non-profit, government, and for-profit organizations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties committed to working together in the areas of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Following the National VOAD model, our emphasis is on promoting communication, cooperation, collaboration and coordination (the 4 C's). Areas of specialty include disaster case management; managing and coordinating donations, food, housing, and volunteers; pet care; spiritual care; special needs; mental health; immigrant affairs; and other related issues. For more information about the LIVOAD or to obtain a nomination form for membership, contact Health and Welfare Council of Long Island at (516) 505-4421.

Free drive-thru coronavirus testing site opens at Stony Brook University

Long Island
Government services

Suffolk County residents can now get free testing for COVID-19 at Stony Brook University at a drive-thru coronavirus testing facility that opened yesterday. The mobile testing site has six lanes to accommodate up to 1,000 tests per day. It will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, call the State Coronavirus Hotline 24/7 at 1-888-364-3065.

Scope Education Services Educational Website

Long Island
Education

Scope is providing childcare for "essential workers". The way the schools put out the info it would only apply for healthcare and first responders, but it is for anyone deemed essential by the governor and includes grocery workers and food workers. So far island wide only 300 kids are in the program.

Nassau County COVID Support Resources Webpage

Long Island, Nassau County
Government services, Resource Aggregator

Resources from Nassau County: links, numbers, updates.

Hofstra Law School CED Clinic

Long Island
Legal

Potentially able to help nonprofit and activist groups with crisis-related legal issues that come up. 516-463-5934

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

United States
Jobs & Unemployment

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides payment to workers not traditionally eligible for unemployment benefits (self-employed, independent contractors, workers with limited work history, and others) who are unable to work as a direct result of the coronavirus public health emergency.

Veteran Addiction Withdrawal and Detox Guide

Long Island, United States
Mental Health

Our country’s veterans deserve the best we can offer. Helping veterans receive quality detox treatment is one way we can honor their service and sacrifice.

Nassau County Emergency Management Supply Requests Local Website

Long Island, Nassau County
Government services, Resource Aggregator

Orders will be filled as supplies become available. The date you specify is not necessarily when your order will be filled. You will be notified when you can pick up or expect delivery. Please do not contact us for updates.

Online AA Meetings During COVID-19 Crowd Sourced Google Doc

Long Island
Mutual Aid

Online AA meeting services.

NYS Unemployment Claimant Handbook

New York State
Jobs & Unemployment

NYS Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbooks available in many languages.

NYS Shared Work Program Careers Website

Long Island
Jobs & Unemployment

NYS has developed a Shared Work program for folks to apply for partial unemployment to supplement a reduced work schedule.

Coronavirus on Long Island: See live updates

Long Island
Other

Newsday is providing all readers with access to this breaking news blog on important developments about the coronavirus and our community.

Long Island restaurants offering free food to those in need amid coronavirus pandemic

Long Island
Food

Newsday article with list of restaurants offering free food.

Price Gouging Support

Nassau County
Other

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by Congresswoman Kathleen Rice and New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky to raise public awareness and condemn of the widespreadprice gouging of COVID-19 Coronavirus related supplies.

Translation Services: Vered Siegel

Long Island
Other

My company is mobilizing our international reach to activate team members who are multilingual to volunteer to help organizations that need to translate their materials into other languages, and quickly. We send out a daily briefing with opportunities to all staff, which is over 5,000 people all over the world, mostly who are now stuck at home with no work. If you work for or with a social services organization that needs translation of your web pages, materials, or anything at all - please email me directly with the following information: Organization Name: Organization Contact: Summary of Materials Needed to Translate: Language(s) Needed: I'll amplify it. We'll get you staffed.

Association for Mental Health & Wellness

Long Island
Mental Health, Social Services

MHAW will be offering expanded hours for our Peer Support Line and our Healing Connections Peer Support Groups to Suffolk County residents. These services are staffed by our trained and experienced Certified Peer Specialists. The objective of this telephone and online support will maximize access to those we serve and help to minimize the potential negative effects of social isolation during this challenging time.

Long Island Crisis Center (Mental Health)

Long Island
Mental Health

Long Island Crisis Center’s hotline remains available 24/7. If you are in crisis or need emotional support, please call LICC at (516) 679-1111

1575 Remote Jobs From 100+ Companies Hiring Remotely in February 2020 Crowd Sourced Google Sheets

Long Island, United States
Jobs & Unemployment

List of remote job offerings.

Nassau County Updates

Nassau County
Government services

Latest Nassau County updates on covid-19

Lfyt + Island Harvest: FREE RIDES

Nassau County
Food

Island Harvest and Lyft are working together to provide FREE rides to and from local pantries and restaurants. Call (516) 805-1642

Invisible Hands - food delivery Organization Website

Long Island
Food, Delivery

Invisible Hands, a group of young volunteers offering free delivery of groceries, supplies, or whatever else you may need. If you are elderly, immunocompromised or otherwise at-risk, please submit a request at InvisibleHandsDeliver.com, and a volunteer will get what you need and bring the items right to your door. We want you to stay safe! Payments for items can be made by calling the store and providing your information prior to the pick-up, via cash or check, or using PayPal/Venmo/Cash App/Zelle. (We also offer some small subsidies if you need, no application required) InvisibleHandsDeliver.org InvisibleHandsDeliver@gmail.com 732-639-1579

Suffolk County Business Recovery Unit: Response Plan

Suffolk County
Businesses

Includes guidance for employers on a range of topics including health protocols, information resources, employer response planning and documenting economic injuries as a result of COVID-19.

Suffolk DSA Mutual Aid Form Google Form

Long Island, Suffolk County
Mutual Aid

In response to the increasing crisis presented by Covid-19, Suffolk DSA is setting up a mutual aid network among DSA comrades, family, and people living in the county to help each other during this difficult time.

Nassau DSA Covid-19 Mutual Aid Form Google Form

Long Island, Nassau County
Mutual Aid

In response to the increasing crisis presented by Covid-19, Nassau DSA is setting up a mutual aid network among DSA comrades, family, and people living in the county to help each other during this difficult time.

Housing Help Inc. Nonprofit Website

Long Island
Housing

Housing Help Inc.’s mission is to help low and moderate income family’s access safe, decent affordable housing; to help them develop financial skills in order to maintain their housing; to increase the supply of low and moderate income housing; and to pursue fair housing goals.

Small Business Survey

Nassau County
Businesses

Hofstra University collaborated with Long Island’s County Executives Laura Curran and Steve Bellone to coordinate a second survey open from May 19, 2020 – May 29, 2020 to assess the financial impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and get an update on how they’re faring as many prepare to reopen. The island wide survey is part of ongoing efforts to identify the needs of businesses, make economic projections, inform recovery strategies and advocate for state and federal support. There were 1,282 respondents to this survey.

Overdose Prevention Guide

United States
Mental Health, General Information

Great Overdose Prevention Guide.

NYS Free Mental Health Hotline: 1-844-863-9314

Long Island
Mental Health, Social Services

Governor Cuomo just announced a free mental health hotline that has been set up by the state, which anyone can call to access one of the 6,175 mental health professionals who have volunteered. The hotline number is 1-844-863-9314 for anyone who may need it, or who may want to provide it to their clients, family or friends.

Mental health hotline New York

New York State
Mental Health

Governor Cuomo just announced a free mental health hotline that has been set up by the state, which anyone can call to access one of the 6,175 mental health professionals who have volunteered. The hotline number is 1-844-863-9314 for anyone who may need it, or who may want to provide it to their clients, family or friends.

Shinnecock Mutual Aid GoFundMe

Long Island
Other

Fundraiser for the Shinnecock Nation for COVID-19 emergency response. Donations will be used for emergency food and medical supplies for those Shinnecock members facing hardship in light of the current situation. All money will be withdrawn directly to the Shinnecock Nation and will be distributed where it is needed most.

CARES Child Care Scholarship Application

New York State
Childcare

Funding to provide essential workers, who are required to work outside of their home, with quality child care.

Four Directions Mutual Aid

Long Island
Mutual Aid

Four Directions is collaborating with a wide range of groups to provide culturally competent mutual-aid that supports Indigenous communities on Paumanauke Long Island, NY and surrounding areas during the COVID19 pandemic. Our mission is to ensure the needs of Indigenous nations and communities are widely known and prioritized by outside organizations and individuals in a culturally competent way. fdmutualaid.wordpress.com | fdmutualaid@protonmail.com | 631-626-5842

NYS Website

New York State
Government services, General Information

For NYS updates

LI Herald coverage

Long Island
General Information

For latest local updates online

Guide for determining essential businesses

New York State
Businesses

FOR GUIDANCE RELATED TO DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 202. 68, RELATED TO NEW YORK’S CLUSTER ACTION INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS COVID-19 HOTSPOTS

Lighthouse Mission Food Outreach

Suffolk County
Food

Faith-based food outreach providing free food pickups at 10 locations across Suffolk County, NY. No paperwork or advance sign ups needed. All food distribution takes place outdoors.

East End Resilience Network Twitter Account: @EndPandemic

Long Island
Resource Aggregator

East End Resilience Network has started a Twitter Account for news and information of interest to East Enders, including local, regional, national and international resources. It's at @EndPandemic. Please follow and suggest accounts to follow.

Libby Online Library

United States
Education

Digital library with ebooks and audiobooks (free with a library card)

South Fork East End Dashboard

Long Island
Resource Aggregator

Developing COVID19 resilience network being on the East End

Disaster Loan Assistance Resources Webpage

Long Island
Businesses

Details are emerging on the prospect of applying for Small Business Association (SBA) Loans: Not for profits are also eligible for these disaster loans. NYS applied for disaster declaration earlier this week and and the Federal government just approved them so the portal should be open to apply.

CVS Free Prescription Delivery

United States
Medical

CVS has waived delivery fees for pharmacy needs, including prescriptions

COVID-19 Response: Community Resources & Services Suffolk County, NY Crowd Sourced Google Doc

Long Island
Resource Aggregator

COVID-19 Response: Community Resources & Services Suffolk County, NY Compiled by Mariana Debbe, Vice President of the Miller Place Civic Association

Suffolk County Emergency Management Supply Requests Google Form

Long Island, Suffolk County
Government services

County form for requesting supplies like PPE from Suffolk County government.

Community Solidarity Food Distribution

Long Island
Food, Mutual Aid

Community Solidarity shares free vegetarian groceries, clothing, and other necessities at locations across Long Island. At these Food Shares, anyone in need can get most (if not all) of their weekly groceries. Each Food Share is a free supermarket where community members share instead of pay for what they need. Hempstead LIRR train station there is a food drop on Sundays.

Baby Essentials of Long Island

Nassau County, Suffolk County
Childcare, Delivery

Baby Essentials of Long Island (BELI) insists that the dignity, health, welfare, and development of all children is of paramount importance to society as a whole. During COVID, BELI is providing deliveries of diapers, wipes, and other baby essentials to households in need. Call 211 and request "Help Me Grow" service to request baby essentials. Requests will be filled within a week. Spanish and Haitian Creole translation available. info@babyessentialsoflongisland.org (516) 455-3179

Apply for Unemployment

New York State
Jobs & Unemployment

Apply online for unemployment in NYS.

Detox Centers in Long Island

Long Island
Mental Health

A list of medical drug and alcohol detox facilities in or around Long Island, NY.

Support for Local Businesses & Frontline Workers FB Group

Long Island
Businesses

A group to support our restaurants and local businesses while thanking our Front Line workers and letting them know they are appreciated. We will collect money to order from our local places of business and send thank you platters/trays/pizza to hospitals, nursing homes, frontline workers.

New York State Info Hub Crowd Sourced Google Doc

Long Island
Resource Aggregator, Mutual Aid

a doc created to put New York state info in one place

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Long Island Coalition for the Homeless

"Advocacy for homeless individuals and families Education to the public about the scope, causes, and potential solutions to homelessness Coordinating the services of homeless providers as well as offering technical assistance to member agencies in housing development Provision of direct assistance to homeless and at risk Long Islanders. Contact: Klanzano@addressthehomeless.com

S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc.

S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc. is a youth, family and community development organization specializing in youth and gang violence prevention and intervention. During COVID-19 S.T.R.O.N.G. is servicing and supporting 230 families on Long Island, who now must choose between paying for their rent or putting food on the table.

Elmont Cultural Center

Elmont Cultural Center is an innovative and compassionate nonprofit based in Elmont, New York, which exists to promote and support the self-sufficiency and well being of the immigrant populations and to facilitate community engagement in and around Greater Long Island. During COVID-19 the Center is here for you during this time of isolation. Feel free to contact us if you need help. We will connect you with the vast resources through our partners.

NYCLU

The NYCLU is watching closely to ensure that policies developed to stem the virus’s spread are driven by public health best practices and that government action is sound, effective, and responsible.

OLA of Eastern Long Island

During COVID-19 OLA is advocating at the Suffolk County level on possible food crisis distribution plans that will coordinate with Towns and Villages on safe ways to distribute food should this crisis continue.

New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)

Union of 42,000 front-line nurses standing together for strength at work, the nursing practice, safe staffing, and healthcare for all.

Long Island Jobs with Justice

Our Rapid Response Networks across the Island are providing financial relief to those unable to afford basic necessities like food and household supplies; they are doing curbside deliveries with food, diapers and baby formula; they are coordinating cooked food drop offs; and fighting to ensure that important COVID updates are translated on local government websites so that residents who are limited English proficient receive the same access to life-saving information.

Suffolk DSA

Suffolk-DSA is run by its members and activists who are working together to revitalize the left on Long Island, cultivate community, nurture solidarity, and build coalitions to fight for reforms that challenge the two-party political system and improve the lives of working people.

Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (LIVOAD)

LIVOAD is a coalition of government, nonprofit, and private sector partners who come together to collaboratively address disasters on Long Island and have established an emergency response to COVID-19.

Long Island Progressive Coalition

The Long Island Progressive Coalition (LIPC) fights for structural change at the local, state, and national levels to attain racial justice, build community wealth, and realize a just transition to a 100% renewable energy future. During COVID-19 we have been partnering with multiple mutual aid initiatives to forward political demands, offer communications support, and assist in direct services.