Tuesday Talks Resource List 4/15/2020

Launch of Educating All Learners Alliance

Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is a newly-launched coalition of organizations committed to resource sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of all learners during the COVID19 pandemic.

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For more information, go to https://www.educatingalllearners.org/

Goodwill Now Offers Text Line

Goodwill recently launched a text line for people needing assistance in the following areas:

• Job search (applications, resume, job leads, ongoing support)

• Unemployment claims (we send a link to ensure they know where and how to apply)

• Filing taxes in order to receive economic impact payments and how to update their information if it has changed since they last filed taxes

• Connections to banks with free checking accounts

• Referrals to other community resources

The number to text is 816-842-7425. There is no eligibility to receive these services, so feel free to share widely.

Hands-On Activities For Individuals With Disabilities During Quarantine

The University of North Carolina is offering families a packet of fun home activities to keep busy during quarantine.