COMMUNITY RESOURCES/EVENTS
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Tompkins Weekly will be updating readers via our website (TompkinsWeekly.com) and social media (@TompkinsWeekly). In addition, national, regional and county groups and organizations have joined together to provide the community with resources for information, support and activities related to the coronavirus. We have listed them here for your reference and will be updating our website as more resources come in.
News updates
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PHONE: 800-232-4636
WEBSITE: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ 2019-ncov/index.html
SOCIAL: @CDC
NYS Department of Health
PHONE: 1-888-364-3065
WEBSITE: https://www.health.ny.gov/ diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
SOCIAL: @NYSDOH
World Health Organization
WEBSITE: https://www.who.int/ emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus 2019
SOCIAL: @WHO
Tompkins County Health Department
PHONE: (607) 274-6600
WEBSITE: https://tompkinscountyny. gov/health
SOCIAL: @TompkinsPublicHealth
NYS COVID-19 Hotline
PHONE: 1-888-364-3065
2-1-1
WHAT: Operators will have the most upto date information and guidance provided by the Tompkins County Health Department. 2-1-1 should be used for general inquiries only.
Tompkins County COVID-19 Community Resource
WEBSITE: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/1ZE-XEJqzSsvJYmjp_ BQTh7ERrGZfwo7a85SIgQZlOgY/edit
Tompkins COVID-19 Mutual Aid Response
WEBSITE: facebook.com/ groups/209042093515340/
Health
Need Facial Masks?
WHAT: Sewgreen and Adrina Dietra are now selling facemasks. Sewgreen is also selling facemasks kits so you may make your own masks. Plus, Handwork member Pat Halpen is also making masks.
WEBSITE: downtownithaca.com/directory/ services
COVID-19 Testing Site
WHAT: Tompkins County and Cayuga Health officials jointly announced the opening of a new testing center for COVID-19. All testing is free for New Yorkers, regardless of health insurance.
WHERE: The Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca
TIME: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
WEBSITE: Register online at www.cayugahealth.org or call (607) 319-5708
Leisure
Workplace Safety and Healthy Workshop for Young Workers
WHEN: June 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: In this 2-hour training, local Occupational Safety and Health trainers will provide information on how to stay safe in the workplace, with an emphasis on risks related to COVID-19.
WEBSITE: https://us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZUlc-GgqjkiGtyRGjQpPPZ 6JwVUxV6IPlj
Community Foundation 2020 Annual Gratitude Gathering
WHEN: June 11 from noon to 12:45 p.m.
MORE INFO: Community Foundation staff, board, volunteers and members of our community will join in to share exciting news! A fast-paced and fun VIRTUAL event to share 2019 philanthropic accomplishments and plans for 2020, our 20th anniversary year.
WEBSITE: cftompkins.org/news-andevents/ events
“Emergence”
WHAT: “Emergence,” an exhibition by eight gallery members, will be online during May. The gallery is closed until further notice because of COVID-19 but you can see a window exhibition of the participating artists.
WEBSITE: https://www.soagannex.art/ Online
History at Home
WHAT: The History Center in Tompkins County has created a series of FREE History at Home activity sets for school age children inspired by local history.
WEBSITE: www.thehistorycenter.net/ youth-education
When the Sick Bugs Come to Town
WHAT: “When the Sick Bugs Come to Town,” by Cornell’s Juliana Garcia, is a children’s book about coronavirus that published in late April. Ages 6-11.
EMAIL: juliana.a.garcia.607@gmail.com
Support
Sanitary pads for women affected by the COVID-19 crisis
WHAT: Marina Mann has started a fundraiser to provide the Enfield Food Pantry with free feminine hygiene supplies.
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/ donate/652805402255452/?fundraiser_ source=external_ url
The Crisisline for grief and loss
WHAT: As we continue to struggle with loss and loss by suicide in our community, please know that the Crisisline is here for YOU.
PHONE: 607-272-1616 or 1-800-273- TALK
Free Food Boxes at GIAC every Tuesday/Thursday
WHERE: Greater Ithaca Activities Center, 301 W Court St., Ithaca
MORE INFO: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cornell distributes 45lb food boxes at GIAC from 1-4 p.m. containing non-perishables and sometimes perishables like frozen chicken cutlets, milk and cheese. No application process, nothing to fill out!
EMAIL: manzellafran@gmail.com
Mental Health Association’s Peer Support Line
WHAT: Beginning May 11, the Jenkins Center staff will operate the Mental Health Association’s Peer Support Line, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Peer Supporters can offer emotional support, share knowledge and experiences, and connect you with resources. The Peer Support line is not a crisis line.
PHONE: 607-277-PEER (7337)
“Yes, We’re Open” Guide
WHAT: Increasingly Ithaca’s food, beverage, retail, and service businesses are open for business with highlighted safety measures. Check this page to buy from and support your neighbors and their local businesses.
WEBSITE: ithaca.com/marketplace/ yeswereopen
Curbside pickup hubs
WHAT: The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA), in partnership with the City of Ithaca, is launching a temporary curbside pickup program around the downtown community to support its retailers that don’t have curbside access.
WHERE: Seneca St. and Buffalo St.; Tioga/Seneca St. at the Commons; Cayuga St. at the Commons; Aurora St. at the Commons; Green St. in front of Press Bay
WEBSITE: downtownithaca.com
