COVID-19 Response and Resources
About COVID-19
General information about Covid-19 is available on the CDC website
State of Ohio updates are available here and here
Cuyahoga County updates are available here
City of Cleveland updates are available here and here
Recommended practices for businesses
Campus District Flyer and Social Media Tool-Kit with CDC Safety Recommendations
General Support
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland now has a Worker Information Hotline and their online intake is available 24/7 online and during business hours over the phone. See their resource list HERE.
Support for Artists
Creative Compass a program of Arts Cleveland has compiled a list of COVID-19 arts resources that you can find HERE. They are also hosting weekly Zoom conversations for arts organizations and artists—you can find that schedule HERE
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource
SPACES has a growing list of resources for artists listed on their website here
CAN Journal is keeping track of Ohio-based updates and resources for artists
Artistrelief.org : To support artists during the COVID-19 crisis, a coalition of national arts grantmakers have come together to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists across the United States.
Made Cleveland is brand new multi-vendor market created by local artists and makers. The market is like Etsy but for Cleveland!
Creative Capital has collected a list of artist resources HERE
The New School has developed a resource toolkit you can view HERE
Supporting our Neighbors
Support Local Business
Listings of small business operations in Downtown Cleveland and the Near West Side HERE
Support those Experiencing Homelessness
We know that our Shelter partners are in dire need of essential supplies.
Go HERE to donate to the Norma Herr Women’s Center
HERE to donate to Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries who run our men’s shelter at 2100 Lakeside
Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless has created a COVID-19 Cle Emergency Homeless Response. Click here to read the action plan. Email Toni Mickey here for donations and other questions.
Cleveland Pandemic Response has created a online community hub where you can get and give assistance. Use the site HERE
If you are your business, organization, residential building, etc. have donations we would be happy to coordinate pick-up/drop-off just e-mail roscar@campusdistrict.org
Support Your Neighbors
Downtown Cleveland Residents and their members are assisting neighbors with getting groceries, running errands, etc. for those you are unable. E-mail info@downtownresidents.org to request assistance or to be added to their list of helpers.
Food Banks and other Free Food
Here is a map of food pantries and other businesses offering food to students and people in need. If you would like to add your business, contact: matt@citychurchcle.com
Small Business Development Centers
Urban League of Greater Cleveland Minority Business Assistance Center
Small business seeking assistance can contact Felicia Jackson at 216-812-3162 or fjackson@ulcleveland.org. Please leave a message and a client relationship manager will return your call or e-mail.
Minority Business Assistance Center
Small businesses seeking assistance can contact Richard W. Brown at 216-535-1132 (work), 216-990-4749 (cell) or by e-mailing rbrown@ulcleveland.org
City of Cleveland Department of Economic Development
Limited staff availability down to two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) and can assist with filling out loan documents. Contact the City here.
Women’s Business Center
Phone and video conference coaching and training available, schedule online
Ohio Development Services Agency
Looking for businesses to complete this survey to connect business owners to aid
