COVID-19 (A Community Development Response)
Information and Resources Hub
A variety of Community Development Organizations (CDOs) and local units of government are looking for ways to manage through and build resilience during these challenging times. That's why Prosperity Indiana is providing an information and resources hub for its members. We've designed the hub to answer questions, glean ideas, and share resources such as sample policies and procedures, etc. Please check regularly for updated information.
If you're willing to share COVID-19 or other emergency response policies, resources, and ideas with peers or ask questions, please email us.
Resources by Topic
View the COVID-19 Hub spreadsheet for information and resources grouped by topics in a single document. Updated 9/24/2020.
Topics include:
- Finance-Funding, Grants, and Loans
- Business Continuity and HR
- Housing
- Personal-Childcare, Food, Etc.
- Policy-Indiana and Federal
- Job-Searching and Unemployment
- Coronavirus-Health
- General Resource Collections
- Member Questions and Answers
Resources Created by or in Collaboration with Prosperity Indiana Community Recovery Workbook - The purpose of this document is intended to be a starting tool for communities to use as they begin to work together in recovery. Created in collaboration with organizations across Indiana. Community Recovery Workbook Webinar Recording - This webinar is intended to assist community stakeholders, individuals or teams, in accessing and understanding how to utilize the workbook and the planning process. COVID Concierge Portal - The Portal was created to compile assistance information from multiple sources into a single ‘no wrong door’ portal where business, personal, and health information can all be accessed. The Portal is not intended for access by the general public but for leaders of community organizations to use when interacting with clients, members, and constituents to help them more quickly access information to address pressing problems. Created in collaboration with the Community Recovery Coalition and technical assistance from Indiana Interactive. COVID-19 Impact on Indiana Organizations Survey Results Federal Eviction Moratorium Flyer - Beginning September 4, 2020 Federal Eviction Moratorium Flyer - Beginning March 27, 2020 Looming Crisis: Suburban Evictions Recording - HAND's Annual Suburban Housing Conference 2020, presented by Hamilton County Community Foundation, invited Jessica Love, Executive Director of Prosperity Indiana, to be part of this presentation. It covers the impact of the expected eviction wave on the suburbs and thoughts on how to mitigate the potential crisis. |
Webinars Hosted by Prosperity Indiana
Previous "Fall Outlook for Hoosier Renters: What is the CDC Eviction Moratorium?" - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2020 "Preparing Hoosiers for the End of Indiana's Eviction Moratorium" - Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Indiana's Looming Housing Crisis - Tuesday, July 7, 2020 PowerPoint PresentationReturning to Work - Monday, June 22, 2020 Financial Analysis and Economic Trends in a Post COVID-19 Environment - Monday, June 15, 2020 Break Through Your Limiting Beliefs - Monday, June 8, 2020 Keeping Your Workforce Healthy and In Service - Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Leadership in Times of Stress: Team Leadership - Monday, May 18, 2020 Making the Case for Housing Security Post-Pandemic - Monday, May 11, 2020 Webinar RecordingFundraising in an Economic Downturn - Monday, May 4, 2020 | Cash Flow Stability for Local Units of Government - Monday, April 27, 2020 Leadership in Times of Stress - Monday, April 20, 2020 Its Impact on Housing in Indiana - Monday, April 13, 2020 Managing Operations in Times of Crisis - Thursday, April 9, 2020 The Federal Response to COVID-19: What You Need to Know - Friday, April 3, 2020 A Community Conversation - Monday, March 30, 2020 A Community Development Response - Monday, March 23, 2020 Indiana Coalition for Human Services PowerPoint Presentation Indiana United Ways PowerPoint Presentation Center for the Homeless Presentation Notes HomesteadCS Presentation Notes Prosperity Indiana Presentation Notes |
Webinars from Peers
"NLIHC's National Call on Coronavirus, Housing, and Homelessness" - Reoccurring on Mondays, 2:30 P.M. ET
Join the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition and housing and homelessness advocates nationwide to learn more about how federal, state, and local governments are responding to a national outbreak of Coronavirus and its impact on people experiencing homelessness and low-income households. Register here.
"Legislative Working Group" - Reoccurring on Tuesdays, 12:30 P.M. ET
The NLIHC-led Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) Legislative Working Group focuses on the strategies and tactics needed to move key legislation forward in Congress, including the DHRC’s policy recommendations for the next federal coronavirus-response package. These calls are best suited for those who regularly engage in federal advocacy. Note: these calls are closed to the press and are not recorded. Register here.
"FEMA Working Group" - Reoccurring on Tuesdays, 3 P.M. ET
The Working with FEMA Working Group provides an opportunity to share lessons learned and best practices for organizations working with FEMA to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. The working group benefits from the DHRC’s years-long experience working with FEMA on past disasters and identifies federal policy changes needed to improve FEMA’s disaster homelessness and housing recovery efforts. Note: these calls are closed to the press and are not recorded. Register here.
"State/Local Working Group Implementation Group" - Reoccurring on Wednesdays, 3 P.M. ET
Hosted by NLIHC's Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition. The state and local implementation working group will provide opportunities to share lessons learned and best practices as organizations work to respond to the housing needs of people experiencing homelessness and the lowest-income renters. This working group will track how federal resources provided under the CARES Act, including HUD funding, unemployment insurance, and stimulus checks, are reaching those individuals with the greatest needs and will identify needed policy changes. Participants will also share practical guidance on how to use this opportunity to address racial equity issues and serve marginalized populations, including people with criminal records and undocumented immigrants. Register here.