Governor Baker has announced a four-phase reopening plan for the Commonwealth (numerous links below). It has become clear over the last several weeks that the best way to approach the reopening of society is with great caution. In the Commonwealth, we have made…

Protecting our Elderly and Most Vulnerable As many of you may know, this disease is hitting our long-term care facilities especially hard. These facilities house a vulnerable population and unfortunately, they have experienced significant outbreaks. The Baker Administration just yesterday…

For unemployment benefits, visit: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance. For those not eligible for regular or extended benefits, you can apply for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program for up to 39 weeks of benefits. Please visit: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pandemic-unemployment-assistance To connect with additional sources of food…

The COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals provides $1,000 grants to people who have lost income derived from their work as individual artists and independent teaching artists/humanists/scientists as a direct result of COVID-19 related cancellations and closures in Massachusetts. Application deadline is April…

State & Local Resources To volunteer in public health, healthcare or emergency response capacities, click here. Buoy Health has provided an online symptom checker which can be used to assess your risk for COVID-19. Text COVIDMA to 888-777 for up-to-date alerts straight to your…

Incarcerated Individuals and Corrections Staff Many of us are concerned about the potential for an outbreak in our prisons and houses of correction. Given the inability to maintain physical distancing in these environments, the possibility of a significant spread is…

Resources for Veterans: VA Health Care: Per the VA Health Care Website: Call your VA medical center before going to a clinic, urgent care, or emergency room, especially if you have symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath. Calling first helps…

Unemployment To apply for unemployment: Standard unemployment benefits provide temporary income assistance to eligible workers in Massachusetts. Visit this website to apply. For those unable to work because of a COVID-19-related reasons but are not eligible for regular or extended unemployment benefits,…

Registry of Motor Vehicles The Massachusetts RMV has been ordered to extend the renewal timeline of certain credentials including Class D, Class DMs, ID Cards and Learner’s Permits. A 60-day extension will be granted to customers with credential expiration dates…