COMMUNITY RESOURCES
We are working hard to gather the most up to date and informative information for you regarding COVID-19. We will continue to update the information as it becomes available.
Lee County COVID-19 Recovery Call Center: Lee County has opened our Business Assistance Resource Call Center. Representatives will be available Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm to answer questions on loan programs and assist the business in connecting them to the right resources. Call Center: 239-533-2273. Email: bizrelief@leegov.com. Webpage: https://www.leegov.com/covid-19/business
Lee County Emergency Operations Center: Information on this page will be updated regularly as decisions are made that impact Lee County BoCC Government Services.
EMPLOYMENT
CareerSource of SWFL: Companies with jobs available should contact CareerSource at 1-800-557-3242. CareerSource Southwest Florida centers will be closed to the public for the next two weeks, March 20, 2020 through April 3, 2020, in order to take precautions due to COVID-19 virus. Online resources are available. Local Employers currently hiring: Hot Job Opportunities https://careersourcesouthwestflorida.com/hot-jobs/
Employ Florida: The first step to begin your job search is to fully register or update your profile at Employ Florida. You can complete your background and build or upload a résumé. You can activate your Virtual Recruiter which will automatically notify you of job openings that will match your interests and skills and will tell you how to apply for the jobs.
Reemployment Assistance: If your employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the mitigation efforts in Florida to stop the spread of COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance. Individuals who may be eligible for Reemployment Assistance may include: Those who are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency,Those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due to COVID-19 concerns, or Those who are caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19. Reemployment claims are handled by the CONNECT system. You can file your claim by accessing CONNECT through www.FloridaJobs.org in the Reemployment Assistance Service Center in the right hand corner of the page. Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions.
CareerSource of SWFL: Companies with jobs available should contact CareerSource at 1-800-557-3242. CareerSource Southwest Florida centers will be closed to the public for the next two weeks, March 20, 2020 through April 3, 2020, in order to take precautions due to COVID-19 virus. Online resources are available. Local Employers currently hiring: Hot Job Opportunities https://careersourcesouthwestflorida.com/hot-jobs/
Employ Florida: The first step to begin your job search is to fully register or update your profile at Employ Florida. You can complete your background and build or upload a résumé. You can activate your Virtual Recruiter which will automatically notify you of job openings that will match your interests and skills and will tell you how to apply for the jobs.
Reemployment Assistance: If your employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the mitigation efforts in Florida to stop the spread of COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance. Individuals who may be eligible for Reemployment Assistance may include: Those who are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency,Those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due to COVID-19 concerns, or Those who are caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19. Reemployment claims are handled by the CONNECT system. You can file your claim by accessing CONNECT through www.FloridaJobs.org in the Reemployment Assistance Service Center in the right hand corner of the page. Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions.
United Way 211
211 is a United Way program that provides free information and referral to human/social service agencies within Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties, 24 hour a day, 365 days a year. Clients can call and receive information and referrals appropriate to their needs. United Way 211 help peoples navigate their way through the maze of human and social services agencies by providing the most adequate resources for the client’s situation. English and Spanish languages are readily available. United Way 211 is for non-emergency assistance only; 211 may not be reached on some hotel, cell, or pay phones. In these cases, 211 can be reached in Lee County at (239) 433-3900 and Hendry/Glades (800) 887-9234. United Way 211
211 is a United Way program that provides free information and referral to human/social service agencies within Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties, 24 hour a day, 365 days a year. Clients can call and receive information and referrals appropriate to their needs. United Way 211 help peoples navigate their way through the maze of human and social services agencies by providing the most adequate resources for the client’s situation. English and Spanish languages are readily available. United Way 211 is for non-emergency assistance only; 211 may not be reached on some hotel, cell, or pay phones. In these cases, 211 can be reached in Lee County at (239) 433-3900 and Hendry/Glades (800) 887-9234. United Way 211
GRAB & GO BREAKFAST & LUNCH
The Food and Nutrition Services department will be serving a “Grab & Go” breakfast and lunch at 23 schools and 7 community sites between March 23rd and 27th. The USDA has granted the District the flexibility to provide these meals during a time of unanticipated closure. Breakfast and lunch will be served together in a single bag. The meals are free for anyone under 18 years of age. Each child must be present at the pick-up location to receive a “Grab & Go” bag. It is expected the meals will be eaten at home, and not the schools where they are picked up. The meals will be available for pick-up between 9:00am and 11:00am at the following schools. For More Information.
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The Food and Nutrition Services department will be serving a “Grab & Go” breakfast and lunch at 23 schools and 7 community sites between March 23rd and 27th. The USDA has granted the District the flexibility to provide these meals during a time of unanticipated closure. Breakfast and lunch will be served together in a single bag. The meals are free for anyone under 18 years of age. Each child must be present at the pick-up location to receive a “Grab & Go” bag. It is expected the meals will be eaten at home, and not the schools where they are picked up. The meals will be available for pick-up between 9:00am and 11:00am at the following schools. For More Information.
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VISIT FLORIDA PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS AND TOURISM WEEKLY CALLS
VISIT FLORIDA is coordinating weekly calls with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity on responding to COVID-19.
In support of the Florida Department of Health in response to COVID-19 in Florida, weekly conference calls began today for Florida's Private Sector and Tourism partners. Please join future calls using the call-in information below. Also see the attached file for additional details.
Florida JIC Private Sector and Tourism Conference Call
Every Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Call-In Information
Call-In Number: 888-585-9008
Private Sector Partner and Tourism Call Information - Hosted by the Florida Department of Health
VISIT FLORIDA is coordinating weekly calls with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity on responding to COVID-19.
In support of the Florida Department of Health in response to COVID-19 in Florida, weekly conference calls began today for Florida's Private Sector and Tourism partners. Please join future calls using the call-in information below. Also see the attached file for additional details.
Florida JIC Private Sector and Tourism Conference Call
Every Wednesday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Call-In Information
Call-In Number: 888-585-9008
Private Sector Partner and Tourism Call Information - Hosted by the Florida Department of Health