Supports During COVID-19

Eligibility continues to change and be updated:

• 14 years and older

• Resident of BC (can have a valid work permit and social insurance number)

• Lost work due to Covid-19

• Made atleast $5000 last year income for 2019 (Maternity, Self Employment.

• Seasonal workers who make $1000/month or less can apply

• People on IA and PWD may qualify if they meet criteria for CERB

• For help with applications or general questions, people can call 778-309-4630, or toll-free within B.C. at 1-855-955-3545, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html

• Provides students with $1250 / month from May 2020- Aug 2020

• Provides students with dependents and/or disabilities with $1750/month

• “I Want to Help Platform” – up to $5000 income for students who help against covid fight.

• International Students restrictions of working 20 hrs / week lifted up to Aug 31 2020 if they work in essential services. (Check for more details)

• Covid Relief Fund – 3 month credit to your BC Hydro account for eligible customers. Applications accepted until June 30 2020. average credit $477. Apply online.

• Covid Customer Assistance Program – offers bill deferrals and payment plans for customers struggling due to impacts of covid. Call 1-800-BCHYDRO.

• Customer Crisis Fund – grants up to $600 off your energy bill. Apply online

• Muslim Food Bank and Community Service provides emergency hampers for those in need. Call 1-866-248-3868 ext 110 to talk to operations team

• Stay Home Stay Safe – 778-805-9927 will provide for vulnerable clients in isolation

• For deliveries we can contact MFBCS ASPIRE to see if we can get volunteers or United Way Canada can be contacted.

• Free income tax clinics for low income have temporarily been suspended.

• https://bcdental.org/emergency-dental-clinics/

• Mosaic Refugee Employment Services. res@mosaicbc.org or. Haleema Azizi at 236-668-5629

• Options services Call Farzana at 604-954-0487 for job links and virtual help

• https://housingjobmatch.ca/

• Mosaic Refugee Employment Services. res@mosaicbc.org or. Haleema Azizi at 236-668-5629

• Options services Call Farzana at 604-954-0487 for job links and virtual help

• https://housingjobmatch.ca/

• https://www.mosaicbc.org/services/language/linc/

• https://www.vcc.ca/programs/linc---language-instruction-for-newcomers-to-canada/

• Centre for Child Development Manager Karen Janzen

• (604)619-9488

• karenj@the-centre.org

• Early years Hub – virtual support and govt benefits being offered for children ages 0-6 who have special needs .

• Mayada Sharef – Consultant Psychotherapist (Arabic)

Positive Change – Counselling & Wellness

Telephone: (647) 244 0300

• Anum Yasir

Truereflectionscounselling.com

• HeretoHelp https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/