We have compiled a handful of resources that can help not only the populations we serve, but anyone who who may need it. The list has informational resources, community need resources, and resources to help students who are out of school continue to learn!
We will continue to update these lists as more information becomes available. If you have resources to add, please send them to us at: development@iibuff.org
Remember that we are stronger when we work together!
RESOURCES
Prevention:
Information about explaining Covid-19 in 35 languages: https://wnycosh.org/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR2nsv1R-EnE-XNTQC0yafhwbnrMN2oJb8WBSGvC5QfLFw_9IQCdbs_ndH0
Video’s explaining COVID-19 in 12 languages: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOZioxrIwCv3XMucYU8AmVRC7R7vLnYEJ
Stop the spread: /cdc-stop-the-spread-in-14-languages/
Myths and Facts: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
Know the symptoms: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fsymptoms.html
Talk to your kids about Coronavirus: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
Mental Health Resources:
Mental Health Hotlines in WNY: Here
Mental Health Resource with Outlets: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Mental Health Apps: Calm, Headspace, Down Dog (free yoga trial)
Mental Health Tips from Jewish Family Service: Here
Domestic Violence Services and Free Chatting System: https://www.fjcsafe.org/
Free Breakfast and Lunch:
The Food Service Department WITH TRANSLATIONS AVAILABLE: 716-816-3688 https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/bps/page/food-service
FeedMore WNY: #mobilefoodpantryshop
Changes location, call 716-656-8995
Food Finder: APPSTORE: App that helps families locate food bank/ services
Catholic Charities food banks: ccwny.org/food.
WIC Updates and Contact Information: Here
Senior Transportation Services: http://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/transportation
Free WIFI services:
Charter-Spectrum – free broadband and WiFi services for 60 days to families with children at home 1-844-488-8395
Spectrum for students: 1-844-488-8398
Free English as a Second Language Resources:
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/
https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/search/board+game
Free Online Educational Resources:
ABCmouse.com/redeem (use code: SCHOOL2568)
Crash Course: older educational informational videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
Free Museum Virtual Tours and Exhibitions: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
Free National Park Tours: https://www.insider.com/national-parks-america-virtual-tours-3d-visit-2020-3#explore-the-red-rocks-of-bryce-canyon-national-park-in-southern-utah-6
Free Educational Apps:
Duolingo
Learn English Beginners Easy
Swift Playgrounds: free coding games
Nick Jr. (some free TV content for kids)
PBS kids games
Quick Math Jr.
Epic! (free children’s library with over 35,000 books, one month free trial)
Overdrive: Free library app
Capti Voice: Literacy and Learning Platform