All Nonprofit or Small Business

In light of COVID-19, many nonprofits are desperately seeking additional funding to respond to and adapt to the new environment. The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes streams of funding that may help. This guide is designed to provide highlights of each of the loan opportunities to help nonprofits access capital to meet their most Read more...

The intention of these resources is to help establishments communicate with their customers and staff the steps they are taking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 in restaurants, grocery stores, childcare centers, and housing communities. These resources are offered in multiple languages: Amharic, Chines, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese. Read more...

This guide is intended to issue a “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” order for essential businesses. The Governor directs businesses that can operate using telework to continue to do so. For businesses where individuals cannot work from home, the Governor’s Office has providedguidance on what businesses are essential.Many employers in theHealthcare Sector should follow specific guidancefrom the Washington State Department Read more...

All healthcare facilities need to implement the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) conservation strategies to the greatest extent possible at this time. Follow this link to learn more about PPE Conservation Strategies. Read more...

This resource is intended to guide the state on how to prioritize the fulfillment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requests to meet the needs of the response to COVID-19. PPE is a scarce resource and difficult to procure across the state, nationally, and internationally. The prioritization document does not guarantee fulfillment of every order that meets the priority criteria nor Read more...

Supportive housing tenants are often highly vulnerable populations. It is critical that tenants continue to receive support during this time. CSH highly encourages supportive housing providers to continue to provide support to tenants during the COVID-19 outbreak, while ensuring the health and safety of their staff. The following provides guidance and considerations that can help guide supportive housing providers during Read more...

In the midst of Community Center closures and social distancing, we know that finding a sense of community and staying active can be difficult. In an attempt to mitigate these feelings of isolation, please check the Seattle Lifelong Recreation Facebook page for daily links to virtual field trips, fitness videos, and information on how to stay active, safe, and healthy! Read more...

We are continuing to offer critical services over the phone, via email, and utilizing social distancing during this time. Follow the link to get support with Rental Assistance and Evction Prevention, Unemployment, Aging and Disability Resources, as well as Citizenship Application and Interview Prep. Read more...

Have you been recently laid off, lost hours, or seen a severe downturn of your business due to the COVID-19 crisis? We’d like to hear your story! Tell us if you’re able to pay your rent, if you’re working with your landlords to work out a payment plan, communications between you and your landlord, or any other stories of your Read more...

Plan, prepare, and respond to coronavirus disease 2019. Get information like interim guidance for businesses and employers, cleaning and disinfecting recommendations, and tips for preparing your small business and employees. Read more...

Follow this link for social media images and messaging to put out to community about the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ community. Read more...

“As we prepare for billions of dollars to flow into the homelessness response system, NIS is offering a preliminary framework for our partners on how to navigate the COVID-19 response while centering lived experience and racial equity.” This article is intend to discuss a very important target with marginalized communities – equity and discrimination. This target can be ignored during Read more...