Resources During COVID-19
By: District Councilwoman Ana Sandoval
Tags: Covid 19, San Antonio, Resources

Check out the community resources available for San Antonio residents.

Healthcare & COVID-19 Testing

Federally Qualified Clinics for Uninsured Persons

Housing and Rental Assistance

Utility Assistance

Request for Utility Assistance — This program assists with utility assistance for CPS Energy and assists with an Affordability Discount Program Application. Seniors, families with young children, individuals with disabilities, and individuals using critical medical care equipment are eligible to apply.

— This program assists with utility assistance for CPS Energy and assists with an Affordability Discount Program Application. Seniors, families with young children, individuals with disabilities, and individuals using critical medical care equipment are eligible to apply. Residential Energy Assistance Partnership — Are you in need of utility assistance? You may qualify for the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership (REAP) by CPS. Click here to find out more on qualifications.

— Are you in need of utility assistance? You may qualify for the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership (REAP) by CPS. to find out more on qualifications. AT&T is providing 60 days of free internet service

Food Resources

Family & Childcare Assistance

Childcare Assistance — The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County are providing emergency childcare assistance for residents who qualify.

— The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County are providing emergency childcare assistance for residents who qualify. United Way Helpline -2–1–1 is a social service hotline that helps people in the region find information about local resources in their community.

-2–1–1 is a social service hotline that helps people in the region find information about local resources in their community. COVID-19 Emergency Childcare Assistance — Financial assistance for those in need of childcare assistance.

Financial Assistance

Endeavors — is offering immediate financial assistance for qualifying veterans. If you are a veteran in need of assistance can call (210) 469–9664 or email SSVF-SA@endeavors.org .

— is offering immediate financial assistance for qualifying veterans. If you are a veteran in need of assistance can call (210) 469–9664 or email . VITA is offering 5 locations to help with tax services — Free tax services for the community.

Small Business Assistance

Employment and Workforce Development

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is issuing guidance to unemployment claimants concerning their continued eligibility for unemployment benefits should they refuse rehire.

concerning their continued eligibility for unemployment benefits should they refuse rehire. Career in Focus — UTSA has launched workforce initiatives for San Antonio citizens. Programs such as Job Jumpstart and Career Builder Badges are being offered online and many are completely free of charge.

— UTSA has launched workforce initiatives for San Antonio citizens. Programs such as Job Jumpstart and Career Builder Badges are being offered online and many are completely free of charge. Bartender Emergency Assistance Program

Consumer Protection

Beware of price gouging. It is illegal to raise the cost of necessary supplies at any point during a declared disaster. Call the Office of the Attorney General’s toll-free complaint line at (800) 621–0508 or file a complaint online.

Libraries and Digital Access

Senior Planet — Senior Planet harnesses technology to change the way we age. Our courses, programs, and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.

Senior Planet harnesses technology to change the way we age. Our courses, programs, and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Bibliotech- BiblioTech features several collections of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks for all ages, including best sellers, classics, graphic novels, indie picks and much more.

Physical and Mental Well-Being