As organizations prepare to offer more services virtually, it is our pleasure to offer a short, curated list of apps, services, and resource guides that can help you in this effort.
This is a developing list, and your feedback is instrumental.
ALL services listed on this page are FREE (or otherwise indicated), and therefore are a great place to start if you are searching for suitable options. Please contact Michael Strom at michstrom@gmail.com if you have any programs or services you would like included. Thank you for all that you do to serve our community.
- Comprehensive Resource Lists
- General resource lists published in response to COVID-19
- GOOGLE’S COVID-19 SITE: COVID-19 Information & Resources
- CHILD EDUCATION TOOLS: List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions
- FEDERAL SUPPORT LIST: Federal Guidance on COVID-19 from Advancing States
- NJ specific lists published in response to COVID-19
- Values into Action COVID-19 Resource List
- Force The Issue NJ Resource List: COVID 19:Help the Helpers
- New Jersey Citizen Action Resource List: NJCA’s Response to COVID-19: Our Issue Advocacy and Direct Services
- Jersey City PS34 COVID-19 guide: JC COVID-19 Resource Guide
- Service Finder Sites/General Resources
- Auntbertha – website listing ALL social service agencies serving a given zip code. You can find info and send referrals directly from this site.
- Techboomers – “how to” guides for using digital content
- General resource lists published in response to COVID-19
- Health and Wellness Resources
- Mental Health Resources
- COVID-19 specific mental health resources
- NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 | CDC
- Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information and Resources
- Stressed About COVID-19? Here’s What Can Help
- Resources to Promote Well-Being During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Free mental wellness services during COVID-19 Pandemic
- “Meditation app Headspace announced Monday that it is offering free premium services to all U.S. health care professionals working in public health through 2020. The app’s premium membership, used in nearly 190 countries, usually runs for $12.99 a month. Headspace says it hopes to address the rising levels of stress and burnout faced by healthcare workers.” (source)
- “Simple Habit, a mindfulness app with nearly 4.5 million members, shared Wednesday that it is offering free premium memberships to “all people who are financially impacted by this difficult time and can no longer afford to pay.” (source)
- “NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the coronavirus outbreak. New Jerseyans can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support. NJ Mental Health Cares will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.” (source)
- The Calm App – Free Trial! – The #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation https://www.calm.com/
- 13 Free Services To Use While Social Distancing, From Headspace to CorePower Yoga
- Teletherapy options (may not be free)
- Betterhelp – Call, text of video calls with licenced therapists
- Psychology Today – Directory of licensed therapists, sortable by insurance accepted and by specialties. Many therapists listed are now offering online options.
- Talkspace – Talkspace is an online therapy platform that provides users the confidential support of a licensed therapist through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant app.
- The North Jersey Consultation Center (NJCC) at 973-629-1004
- Rutgers Graduate School for Professional Psychology is offering telehealth support (low cost/free). You can access the form here.
- Franciscan Development Center (affiliated to Felician University), is offering free Telehealth services in Spanish and English. For more information, you can call (201)381-1674
- Every Child Matters is an outpatient/private practice office that is currently offering telehealth services to children, adults and couples. 908-662-3200.
- Youth Development Clinic: www.ydcnj.org 973-623-5080
- Crisis hotlines (Free)
- Crisis Text Line – “Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text. In the US text 741741”
- The Trevor Project – Crisis text line focused on LGBTQ individuals. “Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.”
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- NJ HOPELINE: 1-855-654-6735; www.njhopeline.com
- NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- FAMILY HELPLINE: 1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437), 24 hours a day – 7 days a week
- 1-800-Gambler: Support for individuals addicted to gambling, also available at 800gambler.org
- Support for front line medical workers
- https://www.opencounseling.com/hotlines-us
- Disaster Distress Helpline – SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
- Department of Human Services | Mental Health Telephone Support Available During COVID-19 Outbreak
- NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service, will now also offer help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Jerseyans can call 1-866-202-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support. NJ Mental Health Cares will be answered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week by live trained specialists.
- Bereavement Support
- Grief counselling support group: every Thurs 1-2:30 via zoom, contact Emma Pile, LMSW at 518-948-4306 or emma.pile001@sphp.com
- National Support Groups
- Department of Human Services | Mental Health Telephone Support Available During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Covering cost of funeral (per Nancy Aleman, CNA member)
- Social Security covers $255 for funeral costs.
- Funeral Consumers Alliance of Northern New Jersey, Inc. www.funeralsnenj.org
- the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County www.ethicalfocus.org 201-836-5187.
- Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals
- “A free emotional support helpline is now available to deaf and hard of hearing New Jerseyans feeling the emotional and mental toll of COVID-19. With support from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, ACCESS at St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson is offering help in American Sign Language to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Jerseyans can call the videophone helpline at 973-870-0677 for free, confidential support. Direct communication in sign language will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday by live trained specialists.” https://nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh/coronavirus.shtml
- Peer Support Groups
- Mental Health Association of NJ: video on peer support groups
- Cancer support groups: CSCCNJ Virtual Programming
- Women Rising: Supportive counseling services- Argelis Hernandez at ext. 524 or ahernandez@womenrising.org
- Webinar recordings
- Other Mental health resources
- Tips from Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- The Science of Happiness
- Women’s Support Group Webinars – 2-3pm on Thursdays
- COVID-19 specific mental health resources
- Public Health Information
- COVID-19 Information
- expert-curated resources on the coronavirus. – from 1440
- COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults
- Older adults and persons with disabilities: https://acl.gov/COVID-19
- Here is a link to a Washington Post article on why social distancing matters.
- Video: Englewood Health experts tell you what you need to know about social distancing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgFiuyWdDns
- Chloroquine use NOT approved for COVID-19, causes death
- Self Assessment (not meant to diagnose)
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- Guidance for disinfecting
- CDC Resources
- New Jersey Details
- New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
- Telehealth Services available to NJ Residents
- NYP Virtual Urgent Care – $49
- Hackensack-Meridians is offering $20 telehealth visits to any NJ resident regardless of insurance status, thru Convenient Care NOW, with coupon code HMH20. (as of March 19)
- Red Cross – Registering to Give Blood
- Have elective surgeries been suspended? | FAQ (as of March 23)
- COVID-19 TESTING
- COVID-19 Information Hub | Search – testing site locations
- The New Jersey Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the state to provide information to the public on testing and related needs:
- New Jersey Department of Health 24 hour hotline: 1-800-222-1222
- Call: 2-1-1
- Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
- Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
- Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance
- Family Support
- Partnership NJ, Maternal health, child health, healthy families: Partnership for Maternal & Child Health
- Childcare support: Emergency Child Care
- Women Rising: Community Health Worker – contact Elaine Carter at ext. 549 or ecarter@womenrising.org
- Domestic Violence Support
- Women Rising: DV Court Liaison- Marta Otero at ext. 572 or motero@womenrising.org
- Hudson County DV Hotline (201)333-5700
- For Undocumented Individuals
- Emergency Medicaid (PE)
- COVID-19 Information
- Fitness Support Online
- Fitness videos
- Where to stream fitness classes online
- How To Exercise At Home: 50 Best Free Home Workouts
- Workout from home ideas: Gym closed? Here are some free or discounted workouts to do at home
- 125 Best Free Streaming Workouts—Best Weight Chest Workouts, Free Dance, Yoga Workouts, Kid Workouts (2020)
- Thecoastalyogi via Instagram – Free live body weight & yoga classes every morning. Videos are available for 24hrs.
- Planet Fitness –Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins bit.ly/PFmobileapp
- https://greatist.com/move/best-free-workout-videos-youtube#equipment-free
- Fitness videos
- Food services during COVID-19
- Family Food Assistance Information
- NJOneApp : Home – applying for welfare assistance
- www.NJHelps.org: This site will help to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid)
- New food stamp card: Call 1-800-997-3333
- Expensify.org redirects efforts to help SNAP participants
- For Women and Children
- National WIC Association – Supplemental Nutrition for Women Infants and Children https://www.nwica.org/
- Be Mindful About Purchasing WIC Items at the Grocery Store Right Now
- National School Lunch Program – Despite school closures, schools will continue to serve meals to students.
- Grocery store special hours/policies
- For Seniors: askumbrella.com at 973-200-4499 (M-F 9am-6pm) . They are a new company providing in-home delivery of groceries and medications for a flat $6 fee
- ACME Markets Reserve Hours For At-Risk Shoppers Amid Coronavirus
- Stop & Shop Offers Early-Morning Hours For People 60 And Above
- ShopRite Sets 2-Per-Customer Limits Amid Coronavirus Spread
- Don’t Go Hungry – Get Help – NJ 211 Guide
- Nutrition
- Family Food Assistance Information
- Mental Health Resources
- Workplace and Career Resources
- Working Virtually
- Lists of resources
- Webinar and Online Content Creation
- Create your own website with Google Sites
- Establish norms – CNN: The rules of vdeo conferencing at home
- Hubspot webinar guide
- Kahoot quizes – Free quiz games that participants use their smart phones to answer in real time.
- Prezi – Interactive zooming slide show display. Good alternative to PowerPoint.
- Virtual meetings
- Freeconferencecall – get your own number to host conference calls by telephone
- Zoom – free video chats for groups of up to 10 individuals for free (up to 45 minutes per call). Zoom premium subscription is also now offered for K-12 educators free of charge
- Google Hangouts – free video chats for groups of up to 10 individuals for free (no call limits).
- Skype – free 1:1 video calls
- Google duo – free 1:1 video calls
- Screen Sharing – For rehearsing, webinars, or remote presenters
- Virtual Team Building Ideas
- How to network gracefully while virtual
- Productivity
- Digital Design Services/Content Creation Tools
- Canva – Free design software for fliers and posters. Includes free pic-art.
- Pexels – Free stock photos
- Zamzar – Free file converter
- FreePik – Free clip art/illustrations
- OpenClipArt – More free clip art/illustrations
- Coolsymbol – Font generator and symbols to copy and paste.
- Font-generator – Another font Generator
- QR code generator – Create square QR codes for easy linking to web page
- COVID-19 Community Organization Resources
- Legal advice and support
- Northest New Jersey Legal Services – Virtual “Know your rights”
- For Young Adults – Youth Represent
- Support for Non-Profits/Small Businesses during Pandemic
- Survey for Non-profits impacted by COVID-19
- Free Tools, Resources, and Financial Help for Business Owners Hit by Covid-19 (Updated regularly)
- Tech and tax companies provide free services during pandemic – Free Accounts Receivable software for Non-Profits, resource hub for working virtual, etc
- NJ COVID-19 Info for Businesses – NJ Gov Website
- NJ Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 page
- Catchafire – Free for non-profits, connecting them to skilled individuals who want to donate their time for consultation and support services.
- Fiverr – Freelance services
- N.J. offers $40M in grants, loans for small businesses slammed by coronavirus closures (reported March 26)
- Resources for Serving Senior Citizens
- Guardianship
- guardians for older adults and adults during COVID-19 FAQ
- Additional trainings and resources on guardianship can be found on NCLER’s legal training page and in the Elder Justice Toolkit.
- Caregivers
- COVID-19 info and resources
- Guardianship
- Resources for Spanish speaking populations
- Google Translate – utilize to translate text or an entire website
- Catchafire – Translators can be found here. Free for NJ non-profits
- DIPNJ website – translated into spanish! Use this link to share all the information that you see here.
- Creating Accessible Content
- Intro to Web Accessibility – https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-intro/
- Examples of Accessible Design – https://www.dbswebsite.com/blog/ada-compliance-starts-with-accessible-design/
- Articles
- https://www.cnet.com/health/the-covid-19-crisis-highlights-how-far-accessibility-still-has-to-go/?ftag=CAD-04-10abi6g&bhid=&mid=12844627&cid=2244013847
- https://www.npr.org/2020/03/28/823254597/hhs-warns-states-not-to-put-people-with-disabilities-at-the-back-of-the-line-for?ft=nprml&f=1001
- https://www.npr.org/2020/03/27/821926032/with-schools-closed-kids-with-disabilities-are-more-vulnerable-than-ever?ft=nprml&f=1001
- Legal advice and support
- Professional Development/Job Training
- Tech Career Development – Free programs
- Year Up – One Year career development program for young adults (17-24) to prepare for a career in technology, business or finance. Gain work experience through a 6 month paid internship, engage in college credit-earning career training, experience soft skills profession training, all while being supported by 1:1 mentorship and coaching. Located in Jersey City and Manhattan.
- NPower – Creating pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. Located in Newark, Jersey City and New York.
- Perscholas – Provides free IT job training to Americans in cities where it is needed most. Located in Newark and New York.
- Career and Skills Development
- See “Digital Skills Resources” and “Educational Resources” below for more
- Women Rising Services
- Training Center- contact Linda Nation at ext. 560 or lnation@womenrising.org
- QuickBooks & Microsoft Office- contact Corazon Lacsamana at ext. 532 or clacsamana@womenrising.org
- Job Leads and Resume Assistance- contact Ilene Singh at ext. 532 or Isingh@womenrising.org
- NJ Employee Protections
- NJ Specific Unemployment Resources
- File online at MyUnemployment.nj.gov or MyLeaveBenefits.nj.gov,
- “Before applying, customers are encouraged to visit our website at nj.gov/labor to determine whether they are eligible to apply for unemployment, temporary disability, family leave, or workers’ compensation. An easy-to-read chart will guide customers through the process.” (source as of March 20, 9am)
- For independent contractors/self employed: Division of Unemployment Insurance | Self-Employed NJ Workers: Unemployment Benefits During the Coronavirus Emergency
- Department of Labor and Workforce Development – NJDOL Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
- Forbes info on what to do if you lost or fear losing your job
- Workplace Posters
- NJ Specific Unemployment Resources
- Job Opportunities – COVID-19 Updates
- NJ Unemployment Hiring Information
- Walmart plans 150,000 temporary hires
- Coronavirus hiring: Walgreens adding jobs, giving employee bonuses – USA TODAY: Walgreens adding 9,500 jobs and giving bonuses in coronavirus response.
- USA TODAY: CVS to hire 50,000 workers, gives bonuses to employees amid coronavirus pandemic.
- CVS adding 50,000 jobs, giving bonuses to workers during coronavirus
- State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
- Indeed.com – Wide reaching job seeking platform
- Navigating the Job Search During COVID-19
- Coronavirus Job Resources
- Join the conversation: Finding Remote Job Opportunities
- COVID-19 and Your Job: Tips and Actions to Consider
- Guide: How to Get a Job Fast
- Video Interview Guide: Tips for a Successful Interview
- Communicating with Employers During COVID-19: Common Signs of Fraud
- Job Search Tools (general)
- Linked In – professional social media site to post your resume/ work experience and build connections.
- Jobs4Jersey – Job seeking in NJ
- Career Connects – Job seeking in NJ government
- Idealist.org – Jobs and volunteer opportunities rooted in social justice
- 17 Phone Interview Tips to Guarantee a Follow-Up
- Webinar recordings
- For job seekers
- For public benefits: Implications of COVID-19 Response Provisions and Public Benefits
- Tech Career Development – Free programs
- Working Virtually
- Media & Entertainment Resources
- Free books, streaming video, etc
- LibriVox | free public domain audiobooks
- Project Gutenberg – Over 60,000 free e-books in the public domain
- Discover the Library of Congress – public domain recordings and digital collections
- Internet Arcade : Free Download, Borrow and Streaming – Hundreds of free arcade games to play right from a computer
- Streaming services offering free trial during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Virtual tours/performances
- Virtual Fun with Friends
- **note, while these are online, you may want to have more interaction while you play. Many sites encourage users to play the game on their site and then utilize a free video call servies (like Google Hangouts or Zoom) simultaneously to connect with others as you play
- Play board games online from your browser • Board Game Arena
- Cardzmania – Free online card games to play with others
- Steam Remote Play Together – A relatively new service, Steam (a computer game service) allows you to play “local” multiplayer games together with anyone anywhere with only one person owning the game.
- CommunalPuzzles – Complete jigsaw puzzles with friends
- 2 Player Games – Play free two-player games online
- Play Multiplayer Games for free
- Additional Free Board Games: Catan Universe , Dominion Online , Monopoly Online , Words With Friends
- Free/reduced goods & services
- Free trials/samples: Freebies & Deals to get you through the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Free books, streaming video, etc
- Local Resources
- New Jersey (General)
- Find what businesses are open: https://projects.nj.com/open/
- Map Tracker of COVID-19 infections: https://projects.nj.com/coronavirus-tracker/
- State policies
- Visit www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid to see if you are eligible for any of the state’s housing assistance programs.
- For more information on COVID-19 related mortgage relief, please visit here: https://www.state.nj.us/dobi/covid/mortgagerelief.html
- If you are facing eviction or potential foreclosure, contact a housing counselor immediately by visiting https://njhousing.gov/foreclosure.
- N.J. residents to get 60-90 day break on insurance bills during coronavirus outbreak (posted 4/9/2020)
- Jersey City
- COVID-19 info
- City Gov Official COVID-19 Updates: Coronavirus
- Jersey City Calendars
- HealthierJC – Health related events in and around Jersey City.
- Jersey City Free Public Library – Event calendar by branch location.
- City Hall – Events happening throughout the city.
- Jersey City Ed Calendar – Events and school closings for Jersey City District Schools.
- Government Resources
- HealthierJC – JC’s home to health based initiatives and events, run by the Department of Health and Human Services.
- AuntBertha – Find social service providers for your family or send info to someone in need! Just enter your zip code to begin.
- JerseyCityEd – Information on education in Jersey City
- Public Library of Jersey City – Main page of the public library. See below for specific apps available with a membership card.
- Hudson County Local Resource lists
- JCHA Website – Jersey City Housing Authority events, job postings, board
- Jersey City Government – Home page of City Hall.
- Transportation – VIA – Extremely affordable transportation app for Jersey City
- Jersey City Free Public Library Resources
- COVID-19 info
- Secaucus
- Hoboken
- North Bergen
- Newark
- New Jersey (General)
- Educational Resources
- Children’s Education
- COVID-19 Education
- For Educators
- (See Preparing to Work Virtually Resouces)
- ABC Mouse – Free 30 day subscription granting access for course curriculum for 2nd-8th graders
- Teach For America – Innovations in Virtual Learning
- Meeting Pulse – Live audience platform free for teachers through Sept 1
- For Parents/expecting parents
- Curiosity Steam – Kid-friendly documentaries available for $12 for 1 year during pandemic
- Virtual Support Group for Pregnant Women and New Moms
- Virtual Field Trips
- Interactive Learning
- Made available due to COVID-19
- Switcheroo Zoo – Watch, listen and play games to learn all about amazing animals.
- Fun Brain – Play games while practicing math and reading skills.
- Nat Geo for Kids – Learn all about geography and fascinating animals.
- PBS Kids – Hand out with your favorite characters, all while learning.
- Into the Book – Go “into the book” to play games that practice reading strategies.
- Star Fall – Practice your phonics skills with these read-along stories.
- Seussville – Read, play games, and hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends.
- Storyline Online – Have some of your favorite stories read to you by movie stars!
- ABC Ya – Practice Math and reading skills all while playing games!
- Highlights Kids – Read, play games, and conduct cool science experiments!
- Coolmathgames – The name says it all! Fun math online games.
- Educational Enrichment all ages
- Brain Pop – Animated educational videos.
- Virtual Field Trips – Travel to museums and major sites virtually!
- Khan Academy – Educational training videos.
- Quizlet – Educational quizzes, flash cards and games.
- Education for Adults (advanced)
- Yale is offering its most popular course online free
- MIT Open Source Courses – Courses for Adults from MIT
- Class Central – Courses for Adults from universities
- edX – Courses for Adults from EdX
- College Student Aid
- Children’s Education
- Digital Skills Resources
- Online courses
- Grow.google – Courses on how to use Google suite (google docs, drive, etc)
- Class Central – Online digital literacy courses
- GCFlearnfree.org – Skills for Microsoft Office (Please note that we are not able to offer Microsoft Office on most)
- https://techprep.org/
- https://www.class-central.com/tag/digital-literacy
- https://www.everyoneon.org/digital-learning?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
- Coding Programs for Youth
- Girls who code – Free summer programs and after-school clubs for teen girls.
- Online courses
- Serving Digitally Disconnected Individuals Immediately
- PHONE BASED SERVICES
- Dial 211 – Community information and referral services. Info . Jersey City alternative numbers .
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline Toll-Free: 1-800-985-5990 (English and español)
- SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- SMS (español): “Hablanos” al 66746 TTY: 1-800-846-8517
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Toll-Free (English): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Toll-Free (español): 1-888-628-9454 TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center: Toll-Free: 1-800-308-3515
- NJ HOPELINE: 1-855-654-6735; www.njhopeline.com
- FAMILY HELPLINE: 1-800-THE-KIDS (843-5437), 24 hours a day – 7 days a week
- 1-800-GAMBLER: Resource for individuals addicted to gambling
- Mass communication options
- PHONE CONFERENCING
- Freeconferencecall – get your own number to host conference calls
- Texting from computer
- Freecarrierlookup – Send texts through email by finding the “SMS Gateway” email address. Simply find the gateway and then send a text as an email from your computer to lists of up to 15 numbers at a time.
- PHONE CONFERENCING
- Device Options
- PCs for People – low cost computers, laptops and hotspots for individuals who can verify that they are below the 200% poverty level OR are currently enrolled in an income-based government assistance program
- New customer promo code NEWCUSTOMER for 20% off
- Comcast Internet Essentials – low cost internet and devices for eligible low-income individuals/families
- Internet access COVID-19 response – first 2 months free, about $10 per month thereafter
- Low cost computers available – $150 plus tax
- Physical flyers/promo materials are available for free
- Tech Refurbishers for Community Organizations
- Urban Renewal – (973) 710-0988;1015
- National Christina Foundation
- Electronic Access Foundation
- PCs for People – low cost computers, laptops and hotspots for individuals who can verify that they are below the 200% poverty level OR are currently enrolled in an income-based government assistance program
- Internet coverage for low income households or students (updates due to COVID-19):
- Free or reduced cost internet services (per Andrea Jimenez)
- ISP – COVID-19 Offer Updates (national list)
- Comcast
- Comcast has increased the speeds of its Internet Essentials plan aimed at low-income earners as of March 16, Dana Strong, president of Comcast Cable consumer services, said in a blog post Thursday. This involves offering 60 days of free service , after which people will be charged $9.95 per month, and increasing speeds on this plan from 15/2Mbps to 25/3Mbps.”As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency , we recognize that our company plays an important role in helping our customers stay connected – to their families, their workplaces, their schools, and the latest information about the virus – through the internet”.
- “We shouldn’t have to worry about keeping the lights or internet on when we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Comcast has announced that it will be “offering free unlimited data, opening national Xfinity WiFi for free, waiving late fees, and helping low-income families in need.” To find out more, click here .”
- AT&T
- “AT&T is waiving fees for going over data caps, adding that many of its internet customers already have unlimited data. “Additionally, through Access from AT&T we’ll continue to offer internet data to qualifying limited income households for $10 a month,” an AT&T spokesperson added in an emailed statement.”
- “AT&T has announced its “Keeping Americans Connected Pledge.” For the next 60 days, the company will not terminate wireless, home phone, or broadband services. It will waive any late fees and keep its WiFi hotspots open. To find out more info, click here .”
- Spectrum Internet
- Spectrum is offering free internet options for students. Spectrum to offer students free internet amid COVID-19 school closures
- Public WiFi
- DIPNJ’s Public Wifi Map: http://dipnj.org/nj-free-wifi-map/
- Jersey City
- https://www.wiman.me/united-states/free-wifi-jersey-city – note that this is a 3rd party provider. Note that public WiFi is not always safe and secure. Utilize with caution.
- CityPost Kiosk Free WiFi posts – Wherever you see a CityPost Kiosk in Jersey City, you should be able to access free WiFi from that location. Map of locations here.
- PHONE BASED SERVICES