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San Diego County Resources

Indoor Fitness Activities

4/22/2020

 
YMCA Health & Fitness Videos for All Ages
https://ymca360.org/#/

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Free YouTube Videos by Shaun T (Insanity workout, Hip Hop abs)
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https://www.youtube.com/user/shauntfitness/playlists
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Orangetheory Fitness at Home Workouts
​https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/

Chloe Ting’s Free Work Out Programs​
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https://www.chloeting.com/program/

Protect Yourself & Others from COVID-19

4/22/2020

 
Visit CDC for more information
​https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
  • ​​Wash hands for at least 20 seconds
  • Wear a face mask that covers mouth and nose
  • ​Stay at home as much as possible
  • Social distancing- at least 6 feet
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

Domestic Violence Help During COVID-19

4/20/2020

 
If you or someone you know is at risk or has experienced domestic violence please see resources below. The National Domestic Violence Hotline has an online chat available at www.thehotline.org (or text LOVEIS to 22522). English and Spanish resources available. 
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Adapted from Domestic Violence Help Available During COVID-19 newsletter from CA Senator Toni Atkins, 4/14/20.

Homeschooling Computers and Internet Service

4/16/2020

 
Computers 2 Kids San Diego: Get a computer for your child to use while completing school from home. 
Phone: (858) 200-9787 
Apply Online: www.c2sdk.org/ and click “Apply” 
 
Spectrum COVID-19 Remote Education Credit:
Spectrum is offering free access to internet and WiFi for 60-days for new Pre-K to 12, college student, and teacher households who don’t currently 
have
 internet or Wifi service and has not subscribed to Spectrum services within the past 30 days.They will also waive installation or pre-payment fees to get you started. 
Call (855) 243-8892 to sign up and mention this offer when you call. 
Website: https://www.spectrum.net/support/internet/coronavirus-covid-19-educational-internet-offer 

Rent/Mortgage and Utilities Payments

4/15/2020

 
United Way of San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative: Payments will be made directly to landlords, mortgage companies, and utility service providers. Utility payments will only cover the following: gas, electric, water, trash, telephone, and internet. Strongly recommended to apply online, but mail applications will also be accepted. FAQ: uwsd.org/faqs-worker-assistance-initiative/
Application Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WAIappenglish
Phone: 858-492-2000 (M-F: 8:00-4:30pm) 

Filing an Unemployment Insurance Claim

4/15/2020

 
Full instructions: edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
Information you need to file a claim: You’ll need to provide your personal information & your: 
  • Last employer information including company name, supervisor’s name, address (mailing and physical location) and phone number 
  • Last date worked and the reason you are no longer working 
  • Gross earnings in the last week you worked, beginning with Sunday and ending with your last day of work 
  • Information on all employers you worked for during the past 18 months, including name, address (mailing and physical location), the dates of employment, gross wages earned, hours worked per week, hourly rate of pay, and the reason you are no longer working. 
  • Notice to Federal Employees About Unemployment Insurance, Standard Form 8 (former federal employees only) 
  • DD 214 Member 4 copy (ex-military only) 
  • Citizenship status, and, if you are not a U.S. citizen, information from your employment authorization document 

File Online: edd.ca.gov/Benefit_Programs_Online.htm

File by Phone: Representatives are available at the following toll-free numbers, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (Pacific time) except on  state holidays. 
  • English 1-800-300-5616 
  • Spanish 1-800-326-8937 
  • Cantonese 1-800-547-3506 
  • Mandarin 1-866-303-0706 
  • Vietnamese 1-800-547-2058 
  • TTY 1-800-815-9387 

Baby Diaper Distribution Locations

4/15/2020

 
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO 
San Diego Hope for Humanity: 6191 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115
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Phone: 619-724-2255
Call Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
 
Project Access Inc.: 690 Beardsley St., Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92113 
Phone: 858-381-0042
Available for residents for Project Access Sites. Call to start the assessment process by phone. Sizes and quantities are limited to availability.  
 
38th Street Church of Christ: 567 S. 38th St., San Diego, CA 92113  
Phone: 619-262-1037
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
  
Step Forward: 2772 Fourth Ave., 2nd floor, San Diego, CA 92103 
Phone: 619-295-6067 
MUST be a CalWORKs recipient and part of the Step Forward program to access diaper services. Call to confirm size and quantity availability.  
 
Jewish Family Service: 8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123 
Phone: 858-637-3210 
Call to begin the assessment process by phone. Sizes and quantities are limited to availability.  
 
EAST SAN DIEGO 
Give San Diego: 833 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 
Phone: 858-247-3033 
Visit website to fill out form, and you will be contacted for a phone assessment: GiveSanDiego.org. Diaper size and type limited to availability.  
 
Journey Community Church: 8363 Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942  
Phone: 619-464-4544 
Third Saturday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. No Appointment required.  
 
Stepping Higher Inc.: 2778 Sweetwater Springs Blvd., Spring Valley, CA 91977 
Phone: 619-660-9771 
Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment necessary, but call for size and quantity availability. No more than 1 package per child, or 3 packages per household per month. Parent signature required. Children’s birth record or other birth documentation required. Please call for more information regarding evening pickups.  
 
Heaven’s Windows: 2820 Via Orange Way, Ste. Z, Spring Valley, CA 91978  
Phone: 619-303-7806 
Call for availability and appointment. NO WALK-INS.  
 
Salvation Army East County Red Shield Community Center (formerly Salvation Army El Cajon): 
1011 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92021 
Phone: 619-440-4683  
Apply for diapers during family services hours on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Must show I.D. for all family members.  
 
SOUTH SAN DIEGO 
Hearts and Hands Working Together: 2020 Alaquinas Dr., San Ysidro, CA 92173 
Phone: 619-662-7592 
Second Tuesday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In the Our Lady of Mount Carmel parking lot. Sizes and quantities are limited to availability. 
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Housing and Shelter

4/15/2020

 
Cortez Hill Family Center: 1449 9th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  
 
Alpha Project: 550 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-542-1877
​www.alphaproject.org

info@alphaproject.org 

Housing Commission: 1122 Broadway Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101 
Call for assistance- not open for face-to-face appointments or walk-ins for any services 
Phone: 619-231-9400
 
Temporary Bridge Shelter: 16th and Newton San Diego, CA 92101 
Phone: 858-568-8648
www.alphaproject.org
info@alphaproject.org
Intake Hours of Operation:  24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
Intake Procedure Referral required, No Documents Required ​

Benefits for Workers Affected by COVID

4/1/2020

 
  • California Employment Development Department: Up-to-date source for information about different options for persons who are unable to work due to COVID 19. www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
 
  • Sacramento Bee News Article (3/13/20): Describes options available for people in different work situations in an easy-to-understand way. www.sacbee.com/news/business/personal-finance/article241132901.html 
 
  • California Labor and Workforce Development Agency: Chart of different types of benefits, eligibility, amount of benefits, and links to more information and how to file: www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/#chart

School Food Distribution Sites

4/1/2020

 
“CA Meals for Kids” mobile app: The California Department of Education’s “CA Meals for Kids” mobile app has been updated to help students and families find meals during COVID-19-related emergency school closures. The app is available for free download through Apple’s App Store, Google’s Play Store, and Microsoft’s App Store web pages.  

San Diego County Office of Education Website List of Student Food Service Locations: https://www.sdcoe.net/news/Pages/20-03-13-student-food-service-during-district-closures.aspx  ​
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Food Drives/Distributions

4/1/2020

 
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO 
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church: 3060 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92105 
Food Distribution Days & Hours: COVID-19 hours  
Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 
 
Apostolic Assembly First Church San Diego: 611 South 35th St, San Diego, CA 92113 
Food Distribution Days & Hours:  
Thursday before the 1st Friday of the month from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm 
 
Christian Fellowship Church: 1601 Kelton Road, San Diego, CA 92114 
Food Distribution Days & Hours:  
1st Friday of the month from 9:00 am - until food is gone 
 
Kitchens for Good: 404 Euclid Ave, San Diego CA 92114 
Food Distribution Days & Hours: 
Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9 am to 12 pm 
Grab-n-go free meal distribution- frozen meals and fresh produce, drive-thru pick up 
 
SOUTH SAN DIEGO 
Hearts & Hands Working Together: 663 E San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, CA 92173 
Food Distribution Days & Hours: COVID-19 hours:  
Monday - Friday from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
 
Community Through Hope: Eucalyptus Park, 436 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 
Ongoing: Every Tuesday and Thursday | 8:00 AM 
 
EAST SAN DIEGO 
La Mesa 7th Day Adventist Community Church: 4207 Spring Gardens Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941 
Food Distribution Days & Hours:  
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
 
Stepping Higher Incorporated: 9923 Campo Road, Suite A, Spring Valley, CA 91977 
Food Distribution Days & Hours:  
Tuesdays (except 3rd Tuesday) from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 
Wednesdays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Thursdays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
 
Heaven's Windows: 8848 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 
Food Distribution Days & Hours: Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ​

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