Race to Safe

Community Resources

• COVID-19 Testing Sites
  List of testing sites within the Pinellas County
• COVID-19 Vaccination
  COVID-19 vaccines are distributed from the State of Florida to local hosptals, pharmacies, community health centers and Florida Department of Health offices. Currently, only healthcare workers and residents 65 and older that are full-time or part-time residents are eligible for vaccination. Vaccines are available locally by appointment only with the below providers when Pinellas County has a supply of vaccines. Appointments will be accepted only when vaccines are available locally.
  – State of Florida
  – CDR Maguire Patient Portal: residents are encouraged to register even if there are no appointements available to speed up appointment scheduling when the next vaccine shipment arrives
  – Publix Pharmacies
  – Walmart Pharmacies
  – Sam's Club Pharmacies
  – Winn- Dixie Pharmacies: Coming Soon
  More information at covid19.pinellascounty.org/vaccines/.
  
• Mask Distribution
  The City is providing free face masks at the following locations during each site's normal operating business hours – available while supplies last.
  – People Empowering & Restoring Communities, 1601 16th St. S.
  – Azalea Recreation Center, 1600 72nd St. N.
  – Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S.
  – Fossil Park Fire Station, 875 64th Ave. N. (when SPFR personnel are present)
  – Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave.
  – The Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave.
  – PSTA Stations, Grand Central Station and Williams Park
  – The St. Pete Store & Visitors Center, 100 2nd Ave. N. #150
• Renter Eviction Protection
  Renters can supply the above declaration to thier landlords to protect from eviction for non-payment of rent due to a pandemic hardship. The federal eviction moratorium has been extended through March 31, 2021. More information here.
• Healthy St. Pete Virtual Wellness Programs
  A resource guide including classes for older adults, activities for kids, and workshops covering mental and financial health
  
• #Family Care Microgrant Program
  Exclusively for licensed home-based childcare providers hard hit by the pandemic crisis, who live and operate their businesses within the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)
  
• Juvenile Welfare Board Coronavirus Website
  Childcare Resources for essential workers and food assistance for children and families
• Feeding Tampa Bay
  Mobile pantries, breakspot meals for children, hot meal delivery, grocer assistance for seniors, immunocompromised and disabled individuals
• St. Petersburg Free Clinic
  Food Pantry for Pinellas County residents
• Pinellas Opportunity Council
  Utility assistance
• United Way Suncoast Coronavirus Assistance Center
  Pandemic resources
• Area Agency on Aging
  Resources for seniors: transportation, nutrition, case management, caregiving, and more
• 211
  Social services resource for Tampa Bay
• Directions for Living Emotional Support Call Line
  Free emotional support line for individuals feeling worried, stressed, or alone due to the pandemic

Grants and Loans

• Mortgage & Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program Provides grants to eligible homeowners who have fallen past due with mortgage payments or other living expenses and/or are in jeopardy of future payment delinquency due to lost or diminished income
• Rental & Utility Assistance The City has partnered with local non-profit organizations to provide short-term assistance for rent and utilities to residents whose incomes have been affected by the pandemic.
• Pinellas CARES Financial Assistance  One-time financial assistance to pay for basic expenses such as rent and utilities

Government Resources

• Pinellas County COVID-19 Website
  Updates, assistance resources, list of testing sites in the County and a data dashboard showing cases, testing capacity, and healthcare capacity