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CommRx: A Free Community Referral Platform
Do you want to make sure you refer community members to organizations that are still open during the COVID-19 crisis? NowPow is constantly updating the operating hours and services of community organizations in Chicago. Register for NowPow’s free CommRx referral platform to see which agencies are continuing to operate in your area.
City of Chicago COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grants
The City of Chicago recently announced a COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant program to assist Chicagoans who have lost their jobs or otherwise been impacted by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
SNAP Work Requirements Temporarily Suspended due to COVID-19
As a result of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the work requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) have been temporarily suspended. Starting April 1st, no one should be required to work 80 hours per month in order to keep their SNAP benefits.
Unemployment Benefits in Illinois
Connecting unemployed individuals with unemployment benefits is key to ensuring food security.
Confused by changes to the SNAP ABAWD rule? Don’t worry – here’s a handy guide!
Through a recent rule revision, the federal government has taken steps to severely diminish states’ control of how to treat Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) enrolled in SNAP.
NFPN Holiday Drive Hauls over 500 pounds of Donations
Contributions include can openers, canned goods, spices, bath tissue, diapers, and more
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Action Alerts
- CommRx: A Free Community Referral Platform
- City of Chicago COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grants
- Yet Another Threat to SNAP: Proposed Utility Rule Change
- Deadline Approaching: Comment Against SNAP Categorical Eligibility Rule Change!
- Oppose a USDA Proposed SNAP Cut!
Events
- NFPN Holiday Drive Hauls over 500 pounds of Donations
- Training: SNAP Work Requirement Training for Youth Homelessness Service Providers
- Kilpatrick and Parker Community Garden and Kaila Designs Join NFPN Holiday Drive
- Adam & Son Garden Center Hosts NFPN Holiday Drive Donation Site
- Dill Pickle Food Co-op Hosts NFPN Holiday Drive Donation Cart
- Iglesia Evangelica Emanuel’s 2019 Holiday Toy Giveaway
- Free Nutrition Education for Pantries: November 2019
- Halloween Funfest 2019
- Free Nutrition Education for Pantries
Resources
- CommRx: A Free Community Referral Platform
- City of Chicago COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grants
- SNAP Work Requirements Temporarily Suspended due to COVID-19
- Unemployment Benefits in Illinois
- Confused by changes to the SNAP ABAWD rule? Don’t worry – here’s a handy guide!
- Training: SNAP Work Requirement Training for Youth Homelessness Service Providers
- Protect Your Clients: SNAP Work Requirement Resources
- 11.19.19 Public Charge Update from Protecting Immigrant Families
- Navigating the ABAWDs Time Limit for SNAP Recipients
- Iglesia Evangelica Emanuel’s 2019 Holiday Toy Giveaway
- Free Nutrition Education for Pantries: November 2019
