Recovers.org is a platform used request needs and offer help, skills, aid to try to meet those needs locally. You’ll need to sign up for an account, but it is an efficient way to coordinate between those in need and those that can help.
Please sign up if you have a need. And join us as a volunteer with resources you’re willing to share.
Making masks?
Making a run to the store?
Have extra food?
Gardening skills?
Educational resources for kids?
Accounting or financial skills to help apply for federal aid?
If you’d like to make face masks to contribute to our medical workers, you can find directions at the following website, https://makefacemasks.com . This website was forwarded to us by our U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio.
There are several drop off points in our area, including:
Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend Riverbend Annex 123 International Way Springfield, OR The drop-off location at the front of Riverbend Annex is staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center 1460 G St Springfield, OR 97477 A yellow donation barrel for the masks is located at the main entrance of McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center.
Peter DeFazio Campaign Headquarters 222 E 11th Ave. Eugene All days-all hours
Lane County Warehouse NEW PPE donations only! 3040 N. Delta Highway, Eugene OR 97408 Monday – Friday, 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Lane County PPE donation webpage
Here are some resources that are frequently referred to folks in the community:
Unemployment Insurance
The Oregon Employment Department has created new temporary rules for Unemployment Insurance, making it easier for those who are laid off because of COVID-19 to file for UI benefits. Details of temporary UI rule.
You may qualify under new rules if:
you quit work because of a COVID-19 situation
you were laid off, but you and your employer intend on resuming work when COVID-19 situation permits
you are staying home from work solely for childcare purposes because of school closures
See the March 13 enews with information and links specific to the workplace, for business and employees.
Health insurance
You may newly qualify for the Oregon Health Plan if your income has recently gone down. The Oregon Health Plan allows enrollment at any time. Here’s the webpage for Oregon Health Plan, and the page where you begin the process to sign up for OHP.
“Enrollment is always open for OHP. Medicare and private health insurance plans have open enrollment in the fall. When it is time to renew your OHP benefits, we will send you a letter.”
Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder
Anyone can type their address into Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder and find open food sites in their area, along with hours, contact information, and more. They’re updating hours and availability daily, but advise that folks call ahead before visiting the agency closest to you. The site is also available in multiple languages to ensure that our full communities can access the information they need.
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