COVID-19 Resources – EII Intranet

Eviction moratorium information
The court has issued a moratorium on evictions due to the coronavirus. United Community Housing Coalition is helping answer questions.

Shelter for Unhoused People
The City of Detroit and it’s shelter partners are expanding shelter in order to adhere to CDC standards, allowing for isolation of symptomatic people.

Una guía para quelas personas transgénero navegandola COVID-19 conozcan sus derechos
La guía se ha preparado para garantizar que las personas trans y no binarias conozcan sus derechos legales y puedan tomar decisiones informadas sobre su seguridad, salud y bienestar a medida.

A Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19
This guide has been prepared to ensure trans and nonbinary people are aware of their legal rights and can make informed decisions about their safety, health, and well-being.

Property Tax Assistance doc cover — Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program
The City of Detroit announced Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program (HPTAP) application approvals will be made on an on-going basis, eliminating the previous deadlines. The final 2020 deadline is December 14.

Detroit Food & Grocery Help
A list of restaurants and food pantries offering food free-of-charge, pet food from the Humane Society, and grocery delivery information for elders.

We the People of Detroit water distribution - cover — WPD-Get Water
We the People of Detroit’s water hotline and water drop location information

carryout zones and surplus food - cover — Restaurant carryout zones and surplus food
The City of Detroit has created a temporaryprogram to provide Carryout Zones for restaurants. They are partnering with Forgotten Harvest to “rescue” surplus food from restaurants.

DWSD Water Restart Plan - cover — DWSD Water Restart Plan
Detroiters who need their water turned on can sign up for DWSD’s Water Restart Plan.

DPS grab-n-go meal locations - cover — DPS grab-n-go breakfast & lunch
DPSCD is offering students/families four pre-cooked breakfast meals and four pre-cooked lunches.

gleaners distribution site document cover — Gleaners’ Food Distribution Sites
Gleaners’ network of partners are actively serving people, along with new mobile drive-up distribution sites.

detroit food pantry document cover — Detroit Food Pantry Locations
Locations, hours, and contact information for Detroit food pantries.

free meal program document cover — Free Meal Programs
The Department of Parks and Recreation is providing meals for children at participating recreation centers.

About the Equitable Internet Initiative (EII)

EII initiative is a collaboration between the Detroit Community Technology Project and 3 organizations in Detroit — Grace in Action in Southwest, Church of the Messiah in Islandview, and the North End Woodward Community Coalition (NEWCC) in the North End and Highland Park — as well as Community Tech New York.

Through the Equitable Internet Initiative (EII), we are creating the world we want to see! It’s a world with a healthy digital ecosystem that allows our communities to fully realize their right to communicate, participate, and fully engage in all areas of society. Within our communities, we practice consent, prioritize privacy, and establish best practices to secure our networks and customer data.

Eviction moratorium information

Shelter for Unhoused People

Una guía para quelas personas transgénero navegandola COVID-19 conozcan sus derechos

A Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19

Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program

Detroit Food & Grocery Help

WPD-Get Water

Restaurant carryout zones and surplus food

DWSD Water Restart Plan

DPS grab-n-go breakfast & lunch

Gleaners’ Food Distribution Sites

Detroit Food Pantry Locations

Free Meal Programs