Financial/Health Resources

AAPDEP is Leading the Way for African Health in African Hands:

During this COVID-19 crisis, the All African People’s Development & Empowerment Project (AAPDEP), a sister non-profit to the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF), is working hard to stand up for the black community, which will be hit the hardest by this health and economic crisis. AAPDEP is getting crucial information to the community about how to protect themselves and what to do if they get sick and more. See more info about these resources on AAPDEP’s website.

Relief Resources:

AAPDEP & APEDF are working double time to make sure people know about, and can take advantage of, the relief programs available to them. Below are resources that we have been compiling and will continue to update on an ongoing basis.

Employee & Independent Contractors

Program	Who Qualifies/ Location	Description & Link
$2 trillion stimulus package		At the time of publishing, this bill has not passed. Once it does, we will update this list with all resources available.
Unemployment Insurance	Employees - Philly	Philadelphia Government Website
Family and Medical Leave Act	For those who have to leave work to care for a family member	Website
United Way	Philadelphia	Offers a list of services in Philadelphia Phone: 866-964-7922, or text your zip code to 898211 Website
Public Assistance Programs Apply for Medical/ Food stamps and cash aid	Anyone can apply	National Website COMPASS - PA Benefits Benephilly - Help you get the most benefits possible and apply for you 844-848-4376
The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program	Unemployment benefits for individuals, employees or self-employed, who are not eligible for unemployment insurance, who have become unemployed as a direct result of a Presidentially declared major disaster.	Provides benefits in the event of a disaster. The affected state will publish announcements about the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance. You must apply within 30 days of the announcement of the availability of DUA in the state of Pennsylvania. Phone #: 1-877-345-3382 Website
Food Business Assistance		Website

Business / For-Profit Relief Programs

Program	Who Qualifies/ Location	Description & Link
Small Business Association - Economic Injury Disaster Loans		The Federal SBA is working directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Website
Facebook Grants	Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where we operate. We’ll share more details as they become available.

Non-profit Relief Programs

Program	Who Qualifies/ Location	Description & Link
Alliance for Insurance NonProfits Grant of up to $500 annually can be used for many types of equipment and projects - includes roof repair.		Website
Phila city grants for small businesses		Email: business@phila.gov; Phone #: 215-683-2100 Website