World Relief Sacramento is Here for You

If your employment status has been affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for benefits.

The following links will help you determine your eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits:

• Benefits for workers affected by COVID-19
• UI (unemployment insurance) application portal
• Employment Development Department COVID-19 Latest updates

For questions and further assistance with unemployment benefits, contact msynak@wr.org.

The travel loan office is understanding of the financial hardship many families are experiencing. Even if you or your family has utilized the benefit of deferment or reduction in the past, if you are currently unemployed or are working fewer hours due to COVID-19, there are options. If you were resettled by World Relief contact bghonim@wr.org for more information.

For food resources closest to your home, you can visit the Sacramento Food Bank's interactive map website. Simply put in your address or zip code and select one day that you would like to go. It is recommended to call ahead and verify operating hours for each food bank.

Sacramento Food Bank: Interactive Map >>

PG&E is offering assistance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the link here to see if you are eligible.

There are options for families affected by COVID-19 to defer their rent payment.

It is important to read these guidelines and understand this resource: Rent Deferment FAQ.

You can find an example form attached here to fill out and turn into your landlord.

San Juan Unified School District: COVID-19 Updates

Twin Rivers Unified School District: COVID-19 Updates

Sacramento City Unified School District: COVID-19 Updates

Folsom Cordova Unified School District: COVID-19 Updates

Elk Grove Unified School District: COVID-19 Updates

The Social Security office will remain closed until further notice. To stay updated, you can visit their website here.

The Department of Human Assistance (DHA) will continue services virtually. You can apply and access your benefits online here. You can contact DHA here.

The Refugee Health Clinic is physically closed, however you can contact them by phone: (916) 874-9227.

USCIS (for citizenship and immigration) has closed all offices. For more information and to stay up to date, you can visit their website here.

California Department of Public Health Department of Social and Health Services CORE - Resettlement Support Center