Several companies are giving back to the medical professionals who are tirelessly working around the clock during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Here are a few companies offering free products and services to doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field. Allbirds The Bay Area’s hip sneaker company announced last week that it would give free…
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Forward knows many of you are worried about your risk of COVID-19. But they’re ready to help you assess your risk and get care as needed, including keeping you up to date on testing in your area, as medically appropriate and available. As this viral pandemic evolves rapidly, Forward is committed to doing everything they…
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The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic isn’t just taking a terrible toll in lives, straining the healthcare system and disrupting daily life: It’s eliminating American jobs at an unprecedented pace. However, if you’ve suddenly found yourself on the job search, some temporary relief might be on the way. A few sectors are seeing a huge spike in…
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The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced an agreement today on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and health care system. The rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payrol while…
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With recent layoffs and financial impacts, people are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet to buy essential goods. We are here to help by giving away $50 Albertsons gift cards to anyone who tells us their story as to how this can help. Visit our Instagram page and comment on our Giveaway…
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Los Angeles officials launched a web portal through which residents can learn if they are eligible to be tested for the COVID-19 illness. The portal, which is part of the city’s broader efforts to provide information about the coronavirus outbreak, is aimed at individuals considered to be most at-risk for the disease, and for whom…
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With most movie theaters nationwide shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, drive-in theaters have seen a resurgence in popularity. There are 305 drive-in theaters in the U.S., and owners in California, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma told the Los Angeles Times that attendance has been on the rise as public health officials tell residents to practice…
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The Los Angeles City Council has passed an emergency measure to help the city’s most vunerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Below are some resources that you can apply to for financial help during these times of uncertainty. UnemploymentThe State of California is offering unemployment benefits for individuals who experienced reduced hours, were laid off,…
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Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a citywide ‘Safer At Home’ order, which shuts down all nonessential businesses due to the coronavirus. This ‘Safer At Home’ order allows for healthcare, government and food industry employees to continue going to work, but others are being encouraged to stay home. “All businesses, including museums, malls, retail stores, for-profit companies…
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Kroger, which owns Ralphs, Food4Less and other chains, is hiring an additional 10,000 workers in stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centers amid the coronavirus outbreak, a company spokeswoman confirmed. Grocery stores across the country are reporting shortages as people stock up on food and supplies like toilet paper in case they need to be quarantined.…
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