Resources
Below is a list of resources we've gathered to assist the Downtown community during this time. This page will be updated regularly as new information becomes available. If you have any resources you would like to share, please send them to info@downtownlincoln.org.
Definition and Scope
World Health Organization: Coronavirus Disease
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019
Local Information and Updates
City of Lincoln COVID-19 Response
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Community Resources
City of Lincoln COVID-19 Response: Resident Resources includes information on food distribution, utility assisance, housing, unemployment, healthcare, behavioral health, domestic violence and discrimination
United Way 2-1-1 Helpline: Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 to get in touch with a helpline specialist.
myLNK: 500+ Services and Resources in the Lincoln/Lancaster County Area
Lincoln Community Foundation Lincoln COVID-19 Response Fund has been established by the City of Lincoln, businesses, and philanthropic partners to rapidly deploy flexible resources to nonprofit organizations in Lincoln that are working with communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Resources
Financial Assistance:
Nebraska Department of Economic Development - COVID-19 Information & Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration - Paycheck Protection Program
Woods Aitken: How to Bulletproof Your Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application
City of Lincoln SBA Loans Info Session
James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund
General Information/Tools:
City of Lincoln COVID-19 Related Guidance for Employers and Employees
Woods Aitken Coronavirus Resources
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Guidance for Businesses and Employers
National Restaurant Association: Coronavirus Information and Resources
American Hotel and Lodging Association: The Facts About Coronavirus
Brim: Mobile Ordering Platform for Restaurants and Coffee Shops
Employment Resources
Nebraska Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Employee Rights: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Legal Aid of Nebraska: COVID-19/Coronavirus Employment FAQ
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program