Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources
Isuroon Emergency Food Support Line:
612-517-8095
Health resources in Somali
- Koronafayraska 2019 (COVID-19)
- Kahortag Faafidda COVID-19 (Prevent the spread of COVID-19)
- Dabool Afkaaga marka aad Qufaceyso (Cover your cough)
- Noqo Ka-Hortage Jermis (Wash your hands)
- Ilaha laga Helo Daryeel Caafimaad Qiime – Jaban leh ama laga Helo Caymis Caafimaad (Resources to find low-cost health care or get health insurance)
- Waxa La Sameeyo Hadii Aad Qabto Calaamadaha COVID-19 (What to do if you are symptomatic)
- Sida Nafta loo Karantiimeeyo ee Dadka Kale ee Guriga Kula Jooga loo Caawiyo (How to self-isolate) ...
Unemployment
Stay informed
Health Insurance
- Ilaha laga Helo Daryeel Caafimaad Qiime – Jaban leh ama laga Helo Caymis Caafimaad (Resources to find low-cost health care or get health insurance)
- MNSure open enrollment through April 21
Food
- Macluumaadka Qaadashada cuntada ardayda inta lagu guda jiro xiritaanka dugsiyada sababtoo ah hakinta cudurka COVID-19 (Meal pick-up from Minneapolis Public Schools)
- Kandiyohi County Food Shelf (non-pork meat) (624 Pacific Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201), phone: 320-235-2641
- Twin Cities restaurants providing free kids' meals
- Metro Mobility food and supplies delivery
- Find a local food bank
- Apply for SNAP/Food stamps
- More food services available at:
- Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Thursdays only, 5:15pm - 6:15pm, 5025 Knox Ave S.
- Salvation Army Temple Corp, Monday-Wednesday, Noon - 1:00pm, 1604 East Lake St.
- Waite House, Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm, 2323 11th Ave S.
- St. Stephen's, Monday - Friday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 2123 Clinton Ave S.
- Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Monday - Thursday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm, 2424 18th Ave S. ....
Housing
- Governor Walz has suspended evictions and foreclosures in Minnesota. Rent and mortgage payments are still due.
- Paying rent or mortgage
- Get a copy of the letter from your workplace to let your landlord or mortgage holder know you are out of work.
- MN Foreclosure Prevention
- Federal HUD helpline, available 24 hours a day: 888-995-HOPE
- Local Mortgage Councilors
- HOME Line: Free legal assistance for renters: 612-728-5767
Utilities and internet
- The City of Minneapolis will not shut off water services during the COVID-19 emergency.
- See which utilities statewide have committed to suspending disconnections.
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free internet access
Child care
- State of Minnesota school and child care questions hotline, available 7 am to 7 pm: 651-297-1304 (Twin Cities Metro) or 1-800-657-3504 (Greater Minnesota)
Assistance for small businesses
- Small business information from the City of Minneapolis
- Disaster loans are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Student debt relief
- The U.S. Department of Education announced two student debt relief programs.
Videos
HAND WASH PROCESS
Wash your hands very often
Wet Hands
Apply Soap
Rub Hands Palm to Palm
Wash Between Fingers
Rub Wrists
Dry with a Single use Towel
Died For Covid-19
More Than 100k Died in
Covid-19
Information page for the project
Dakota County Outreach Program
Isuroon is partnering with Dakota County to share information about COVID-19. We will be sharing flyers and other resources in English and Somali, and the staff at the Burnsville office will be working to find answers to your questions about COVID-19.
Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/isuroonorg) and Instagram (@isuroonnonprofit), join weekly Zoom discussions, and check this web page and our calendar to stay updated.
Project Contacts:
Nasra Suleiman
Social Worker
nasra_suleiman@isuroon.org
Huda Ali
System Navigator
Lydia Nelson
Operations Manager
lydia@isuroon.org
Week one flyers:
Basics of COVID / Cudurka Koronafayras (COVID-19)
- When and how to visit a clinic / Xiliga ay ku haboontahay la tago rug caafimaad muddada lagu jiro dillaaca cudurka COVID-19
- Where to find health care / Ilaha Iaga Helo Daryeel Caafimaad Qiime-Jaban ama laga Helo Caymis Caafimaad
- Where to find health care / Ilaha Iaga Helo Daryeel Caafimaad Qiime-Jaban ama laga Helo
- Eviction prevention resources / Ilaha Hergebka-dabeysha ka saarida ka hortaga
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Calendar information (to update weekly)
Weekly Zoom: Friday, 5-6pm. (November 6, 13, 20, and 27. December 4, 11, and 18)
Nov 6: Basics of COVID
For November 6, the topic will be "Basics of COVID." We'll cover a few basic facts and the flyers for the week, and then talk about what resources people are interested in hearing about or what questions they have.
Send us an email at nasra_suleiman@isuroon.org or lydia@isuroon.org to get the Zoom link for Friday's meeting.
Calendar information (to update weekly)
