COVID-19 Resources
Hi GAPAfam,
In this time of unprecedented uncertainty, our community’s well-being takes effort from us all. We’re proud to join the chorus of community leaders to amplify the reach of these great resources and volunteering opportunities. Remember to social distance, wash your hands, and stay home!
We’ll continue to update this page during this difficult time. Please contact us at info@gapa.org if you have any tips you’d like to share with the community.
Hubs
bay area lgbtq covid relief
A robust list of resources and opportunities to donate or volunteer. Includes legal and financial support for essentials like rent, lost wages, etc.
LGBTQ Resource List
A comprehensive and updated list of The Bays LGBTQ resources. Include LGBTQ, general community groups, and financial relief funds.
Centers for disease control and prevention
CDC’s official COVID-19 guidelines page. Includes up-to-date data, tips for protection, what to do if you are sick, and a symptom self-checker.
Funds
Queer Nightlife Fund
Many of our own (GAPA Royals, hello!) work in the nightlife industry. This fund is to provide financial relief to workers in for as long as this crisis continues.
Masks for Life
A vetted GoFundMe campaign to send free surgical and KN95 masks to any org/hospital/clinic/essential worker that needs it.
PRISM FOUNDATION COVID-19 releif FUND
Prism Foundation (Formerly GAPA Foundation) has committed to donating $10,000 in support of community orgs and individuals.
Body, mind, and legal
UCSF Stress Tool Kit
Some good advice and resources from UCSF Student Health and Counseling Services
Queer Meal Assistance Program
Assistance with meals, groceries, etc.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Free consults for for low-wage workers on issues such as COVID-19, unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination, discrimination / harassment, health and safety.
Help or volunteer
TogetherSF
Together SF is a platform for mutual aid which connects real people with their neighbors to help quickly solve problems.
Turnout volunteering
Opportunities throughout the Bay Area. On-site and remote opportunities to help at essential services, including opportunities to help with item pickup / delivery and remote service opportunities.
LGBTQ Community Needs Signup
Seek or volunteer support for medication/grocery delivery, cash relief, and wellness support (video calls, or virtual groups with peers)
Thank you to the Office of Transgender Initiatives and SF LGBTQ Community Organizations, Parivar, Claire Farley, Jack Beck, Tony An, and Anjali Rimi.