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Please see our Events Calendar for upcoming webinars, and learn about new charitable giving benefits from the CARES Act.

If you know about a resource or initiative in the community that isn’t listed below, please email news@cfsaz.org  or call us at 520-209-2874.

COVID-19 Resources

How You Can Help

While the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak will continue to be felt in the months ahead, the following are ways you can respond today to support our community and those most affected by COVID-19.

Contact Your Favorite Nonprofit

According to a recent survey by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, 80% of nonprofits have been affected by the pandemic. No category of nonprofits has been immune to the effects of COVID-19, whether it’s animal welfare, the arts, food assistance, or services for older adults.  The best way to provide immediate help is to contact your favorite nonprofit and ask about their current needs and priorities. With 40% of nonprofits seeing a reduction in volunteer assistance, immediate needs may include volunteers, in-kind donations of products or services, and direct cash gifts.

Turn Your Event Ticket Into A Donation

Numerous performances and fundraising events have been canceled throughout southern Arizona as a result of COVID-19. A great way to support an organization that had to cancel an event is to turn your purchased tickets into a donation rather than asking for a refund.

Help Pets During COVID-19

Click here for seven ways you can help Pima County pets during COVID-19.

Resources For Nonprofits

Loans for Nonprofits

Business Development Finance Corporation, a nonprofit SBA Certified Development Company, is offering affordable working capital loans for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 through its SBA Community Advantage Loan Program.  Please contact BDFC at (520) 623-3377 ext. 128.

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is offering loans through a nonprofit partnership with “enhanced community benefit” rates which can be as low as 1.5% depending upon qualification. Loan terms will be extended out to 5 years as needed.  CIC will also be offering a loan product with interest-only payments for up to 6 months to allow small businesses to recover from the economic challenges caused by COVID-19. You can also contact Community Investment Corporation 520-529-1766 to learn more about their current loan offerings.

Growth Partners Arizona also offers affordable and flexible Nonprofit Loans. Traditionally, GPAz has supported 1) program expansion, 2) social enterprises, and 3) cash flow gaps while nonprofits await, for example, donations, membership/subscription fees, the conclusion of major fundraising campaigns, grants, or other reimbursements.

The CARES Act gives eligible nonprofits choices for securing cash needed to maintain staff and operations. Use this chart to decide which loan is right for your organization; this chart is regularly updated as resources become available so check back often.

Additional Resources

Resources for Small Businesses

Loans for Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer small businesses impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) up to $2 million in Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance (EIDL). Under the EIDL program, the SBA makes loans available to small businesses and private non-profit organizations in designated areas of a state or territory to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Business Development Finance Corporation, a nonprofit SBA Certified Development Company, is offering affordable working capital loans for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 through its SBA Community Advantage Loan Program.  Please contact BDFC at (520) 623-3377 ext. 128.

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) specializes in business microloans up to $10,000. All small businesses affected by COVID-19 will be offered CIC’s nonprofit partnership and “enhanced community benefit” rates which can be as low as 1.5% depending upon qualification. Loan terms will be extended out to 5 years as needed.  CIC will also be offering a loan product with interest-only payments for up to 6 months to allow small businesses to recover from the economic challenges caused by COVID-19. You can also contact Community Investment Corporation 520-529-1766 to learn more about their current loan offerings.

Growth Partners Arizona and the Community Investment Corporation (CIC), in partnership with Kiva, have brought Kiva Crowdfunded Loans to Arizona. These are no-interest, no-fee, community-backed business loans from $1,000 to $15,000 that are crowdfunded on Kiva’s worldwide online platform.

For borrowers who need larger loan amounts, Growth Partners Arizona, in collaboration with the Business Development Finance Corporation (BDFC), now offers Small Business Success Loans of $10,000-$75,000 to qualified small businesses for business growth and expansion, equipment, long-term working capital, tenant improvements, and consolidation of more expensive debt.

Resources for Individuals + Families

Food & Basic Needs

  • Chicanos Por La Causa offers housing and rental assistance. Visit their website or call 520-882-0018 for more information.
  • The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona responds to causes of hunger in our community and is actively working to support those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Pima County Community Action Agency assists low-income individuals and families through the delivery of basic needs services and to advocate for low-income individuals. They can help with paying rent and utilities and can also help with health care needs like prescription medicines.
  • Interfaith Community Services (ICS) offers emergency financial assistance to all community members in need. It also has two permanent food banks and a mobile food pantry and provides essential services for senior and disabled adults (pre-registration is required) including transportation to the doctor or grocery store, shopping for seniors, mobile meals, and friendly phoning.
  • Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs in our area on findhelp.org.
  • Yuma Senior Living is offering a free lunch to seniors in need.  To schedule a free delivery or pick up call 928-388-6846 or email jthomas@yumaseniorliving.com. Please call between 8 am and 12 pm to schedule for the following day; meals are first come first served for the first 30 people each day.
  • The Jewish Federation (JFSA) and the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona (JCF) has compiled resources for the Jewish community and all community members.
  • Homeowner mortgage forbearance resources are available with the Federal Housing Administration. Click here to learn more..
  • Stay up-to-date on local and state-wide updates compiled by Tucson Metro Chamber here.

School-Aged Students

  • Khan Academy, a nonprofit with the mission to provide free, world-class education, is offering  COVID-19 school closure resources including daily schedules for students ages 2-18 and remote learning resources.

Musicians, Artists, & Entertainment Workers

  • Benjamin Nisbet, Orchestra and Artistic Manager of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and a world-class musician, has created a Go Fund Me Tucson Musicians COVID19 Relief campaign to support his fellow working musicians here in Tucson who will be greatly impacted by this quarantine.
  • A variety of additional funding resources for artists are also available online at Creative Capital.
  • The Labor’s Community Service Agency has established a fund for Entertainment Workers (theaters, events, etc.).  Donations can be made by phone 602-263-5741 or by mailing to 3117 North 16th St. #100, Phoenix Arizona. They must be designated for the Entertainment Workers Relief Fund.
  • Click here for resources compiled by the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

Utilities & Other Resources

  • Pima County has forms you can fill out to prevent eviction and receive rental assistance until December 31, 2020 for those who have lost income due to COVID-19. If eligible, you could receive up to $2,000 per month for rent assistance. See if you are eligible, and download and fill out the forms here.
  • Cox Communications is offering a range of services and packages.
  • AT&T is offering open hot-spots, unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low-income families.
  • Sprint is providing unlimited data to existing customers.
  • Tucson Electric PowerTucson Water, and Southwest Gas have all committed to suspending service disconnections for customers.
  • Visit Arizona 211 for a variety of resources and information.
  • Click here for Domestic Abuse Services and Survivor Safety Resources.
  • Click here for Pima Animal Care Center’s checklist to plan for your pet in the event of your hospitalization.