Metro DC DSA Coronavirus Response
This page synthesizes DC Area information, resources, and ongoing relief efforts related to COVID-19. This page is a work in progress and will be updated continiously. For questions, additional information, recommendations, or further guidance, please contact info@mdcdsa.org.
DC Area News and Updates
Access the DC Government’s website for up to date public mandates, response, and relief.
Government Resources and Information
DC Guidelines and Information
Information for High Risk Residents and Seniors
Meal Location for Kids and Students
DC Medical Corps: volunteer to provide medical and non-medical support, mediated by the DC Government
Federal Guidance and Resources
CDC Information on COVID-19 Transmission
CDC Guidance on what to do if you are sick
CDC INformation on COVID-19 Cases
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
CDC Guidance on Stigma Reduction
Relief Efforts and Support
Information on where to get help, or where you can donate time and resources.
DC Area Mutual Aid Efforts
DC Mutual Aid Compendium – great resource for figuring out how to help and coordinate with your community, friends, and neighbors.
COVID-19 Mutual Aid and Advocacy Resources
DC Area Relief Funds, Resources, and Organizations
Please be sure to review and confirm veracity before donating, contributing, or requesting funds.
Donate blood: Red Cross and Inova are dealing with shortages due to blood drives being cancelled
Capital Area Food Bank: fights hunger across the District.
Martha’s Table: food bank and family support to families in need.
Hook Hall Helps worker relief fund to support restaurant and food service industry workers
Miriam’s Kitchen: fights hunger and homelessness
So Others Might Eat: fights poverty and homelessness
We Are Family: supports inner-city seniors
Bread for the City: provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty in the DC community
General Information and Support
Information on Unemployment Compensation Changes
Coronavirus Tech Resource: crowd-resourced reference point for technologists.
Flatten the Curve – General Guidance about how COVID-19 spreads, why it matters to reduce trasmission, and what steps must be taken to make that happen.
How to Help Small Businesses and Communities
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
DC relevant COVID-19 Insurance Insurance
Additional Resources
Comic for Children on COVID-19
Resource compilation, tailored towards artists & organizers, compiled out of Baltimore