CORONAVIRUS - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Due to the continued spread of the current Pandemic, we want to assure you that in House of Peru the Board of Directors continue monitoring the latest information (from San Diego County area) every day and we are also trying our best to continue helping and supporting our community as much as we can, because in House of Peru the most important is YOU ! We care about our people and our community, so we will continue finding ways to continue helping and supporting all those who are in need. Now more than ever we need to stay together and stronger to battle this situation. We thought we could provide you with some useful information. Si necesitas la información en español, por favor no dudes en escribirnos al correo: presidenthouseofperu@gmail.com
Here is what you need to know:
In accordance with the guidelines announced by the Governor of California: Newsom, constituents over the age 65, and people with chronic disease, should stay home and not report to work.
Free Meals
Packaged and prepared meals will be distributed by Feeding San Diego (https://feedingsandiego.org/) at drive-thru/walk-up stations at designated schools throughout the San Diego Unified School District. Children will need to be present to receive meals, and each child ages 18 years and younger can take one lunch and one breakfast for the next day. All food will be consumed off site. The following serving locations will distribute meals for San Diego Unified students between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.:
Sick or Quarantined
State Disability Insurance - If you're unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a State Disability Insurance claim by clicking here: https://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/sdi_online.htm. The governor has issued an Executive Order to waive the one-week waiting period, so you can collect DI benefits for the first week you are out of work. If you are eligible, the Employment Development Department processes and issues payments within a few weeks of receiving a claim.
Price Gouging
Californians shouldn't have to worry about being cheated while dealing with the effects of coronavirus. Our state's price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from illegal price gouging on medical supplies, food, gas, and other essential supplies. We encourage anyone who has been the victim of price gouging, or who has information regarding potential price gouging, to immediately file a complaint through The Attorney General's website, call (800) 952-5225, or contact your local police department or sheriff's office.
Tax Filing
The governor's Executive Order also delays the deadline for state tax filing by 60 days for individuals and businesses unable to file on time based on compliance with public health requirements related to COVID-19 filings. That means you will have until July 15th, 2020 to file your taxes.
Reduced Work Hours
Workplace Closed - If your hours have been reduced or your employer has shut down, you can file an Unemployment Insurance (https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/) claim. This Unemployment Insurance provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced through no fault of their own. Eligible individuals can receive benefits that range from $40-$450 per week.
Caregiving - If you're unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Paid Family Leave (https://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/paid_family_leave.htm) claim. This provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week.
One thing you should know about those Insurances, there is a long list of people applying everyday, so you may want to start the process right away.
Utilities
San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) will not shut off services due to inability to pay during this month (March).
Food Bank
The San Diego Food and Diaper Bank is continuing normal operation hours and is taking necessary precautions to help make sure that food and products remain safe. The normal distribution sites will remain open. There will be no immigration consequences for using these resources. If you are in need of food assistance, please call 2-1-1 from your phone, and a 2-1-1 operator will provide you with the location of your nearest food distribution site. You can also call the Food Bank’s toll free number: 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) or visit their website: https://my211.force.com/s/service-directory?code=BD
San Diego Worker Assistance InitiativeThe United Way of San Diego has always been there for those who need additional support, and the current health crisis of COVID-19 is no different. They are hosting the San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative as part of the greater San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, to provide flexible resources to individuals impacted by layoffs and reduced working hours implemented by employers. They plan to support our community in response to crisis situations and emergencies now and in the future. This program is designed for low-wage workers who need support for a limited but undetermined length of time. The help they receive goes to utilities and rent/mortgage payments. Click on this link: https://uwsd.org/covid19/ to find out more information and to apply.
National Emergency in Peru
The President of Peru has declared a national emergency and ordered the closing of all the borders of Peru (sea, land and air), therefore there are no flights coming in or out to/of Peru. The Peruvian Government has established a protocol for all Peruvians who are “stuck” in the US to report to the nearest Peruvian Consulate or Embassy and register in their database, so the Government can take proper steps to help them during the Quarantine in Peru. So if you know family members or friends who may need help in this regard, please tell them to call the Consulate in Los Angeles: 213 235-6490 or just let us know immediately so we can direct them properly.
We know this is a lot of information but we thought it may be helpful to some of you and maybe some of your friends or acquaintances. We will continue doing our best to help and support our community, especially those who are in need.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns
Stay Safe and Healthy -
Board of Directors of House of Perú
Here is what you need to know:
In accordance with the guidelines announced by the Governor of California: Newsom, constituents over the age 65, and people with chronic disease, should stay home and not report to work.
Free Meals
Packaged and prepared meals will be distributed by Feeding San Diego (https://feedingsandiego.org/) at drive-thru/walk-up stations at designated schools throughout the San Diego Unified School District. Children will need to be present to receive meals, and each child ages 18 years and younger can take one lunch and one breakfast for the next day. All food will be consumed off site. The following serving locations will distribute meals for San Diego Unified students between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.:
- Clark Middle School
- Cherokee Point Elementary
- Sherman Elementary
- Zamorano Fine Arts Academy
- Kearny High School
- O'Farrell Charter
- Farb Middle
- Walker Elementary
Sick or Quarantined
State Disability Insurance - If you're unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a State Disability Insurance claim by clicking here: https://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/sdi_online.htm. The governor has issued an Executive Order to waive the one-week waiting period, so you can collect DI benefits for the first week you are out of work. If you are eligible, the Employment Development Department processes and issues payments within a few weeks of receiving a claim.
Price Gouging
Californians shouldn't have to worry about being cheated while dealing with the effects of coronavirus. Our state's price gouging law protects people impacted by an emergency from illegal price gouging on medical supplies, food, gas, and other essential supplies. We encourage anyone who has been the victim of price gouging, or who has information regarding potential price gouging, to immediately file a complaint through The Attorney General's website, call (800) 952-5225, or contact your local police department or sheriff's office.
Tax Filing
The governor's Executive Order also delays the deadline for state tax filing by 60 days for individuals and businesses unable to file on time based on compliance with public health requirements related to COVID-19 filings. That means you will have until July 15th, 2020 to file your taxes.
Reduced Work Hours
Workplace Closed - If your hours have been reduced or your employer has shut down, you can file an Unemployment Insurance (https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/) claim. This Unemployment Insurance provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced through no fault of their own. Eligible individuals can receive benefits that range from $40-$450 per week.
Caregiving - If you're unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Paid Family Leave (https://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/paid_family_leave.htm) claim. This provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week.
One thing you should know about those Insurances, there is a long list of people applying everyday, so you may want to start the process right away.
Utilities
San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) will not shut off services due to inability to pay during this month (March).
Food Bank
The San Diego Food and Diaper Bank is continuing normal operation hours and is taking necessary precautions to help make sure that food and products remain safe. The normal distribution sites will remain open. There will be no immigration consequences for using these resources. If you are in need of food assistance, please call 2-1-1 from your phone, and a 2-1-1 operator will provide you with the location of your nearest food distribution site. You can also call the Food Bank’s toll free number: 1-866-350-FOOD (3663) or visit their website: https://my211.force.com/s/service-directory?code=BD
San Diego Worker Assistance InitiativeThe United Way of San Diego has always been there for those who need additional support, and the current health crisis of COVID-19 is no different. They are hosting the San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative as part of the greater San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, to provide flexible resources to individuals impacted by layoffs and reduced working hours implemented by employers. They plan to support our community in response to crisis situations and emergencies now and in the future. This program is designed for low-wage workers who need support for a limited but undetermined length of time. The help they receive goes to utilities and rent/mortgage payments. Click on this link: https://uwsd.org/covid19/ to find out more information and to apply.
National Emergency in Peru
The President of Peru has declared a national emergency and ordered the closing of all the borders of Peru (sea, land and air), therefore there are no flights coming in or out to/of Peru. The Peruvian Government has established a protocol for all Peruvians who are “stuck” in the US to report to the nearest Peruvian Consulate or Embassy and register in their database, so the Government can take proper steps to help them during the Quarantine in Peru. So if you know family members or friends who may need help in this regard, please tell them to call the Consulate in Los Angeles: 213 235-6490 or just let us know immediately so we can direct them properly.
We know this is a lot of information but we thought it may be helpful to some of you and maybe some of your friends or acquaintances. We will continue doing our best to help and support our community, especially those who are in need.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns
Stay Safe and Healthy -
Board of Directors of House of Perú