COVID Relief: Bring COVID relief to your community (USCCB, 8/16/21)

Help spread the word about COVID-19 relief in your community.

Help spread the word about COVID-19 relief in your community. View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, you've helped advocate for COVID-19 relief that supports those who are poor and vulnerable. Now take the next step to advocate for those in need by spreading the word about these vital resources. Please share the following information in your community to connect your neighbors to resources that will support their families and help them maintain stable housing.   The Child Tax Credit There is an expanded Child Tax Credit available this year and more families are eligible than ever before. Half of the payments are even available in advance, on a monthly basis. Those who have not filed a tax return in 2019 or 2020 will need to submit their information to receive the credit. They can do so here: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-non-filer-sign-up-tool   More great resources for families and those working to connect them to the CTC are available at http://www.getctc.org/ and https://www.taxoutreach.org/tax-filing/coronavirus/2021-stimulus-checks-and-tax-credit-outreach-resources/   Rental Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance is available for renter households impacted by the pandemic. Those struggling to pay rent can find out more about this help here: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/emergency-rental-assistance-for-renters/ Information about a rental assistance program in your area is available through the Consumer and Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Rental Assistance Finder: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/find-help-with-rent-and-utilities/   The CFPB has also developed a toolkit to help raise awareness about the rental assistance resources available to tenants and landlords: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/housing-insecurity-media-toolkit/emergency-rental-assistance-resources   Eviction Moratorium The CDC has just issued a new order temporarily halting evictions until October 3rd in counties experiencing substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID-19. This moratorium gives households more time to get emergency rental assistance. Information about eligibility and a declaration form which renters must submit to their landlord can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html Share Tweet Forward Quick Links JPHD Homepage CCHD Homepage USCCB Homepage PovertyUSA.org WeAreSaltAndLight.org togoforth.org Follow us on Twitter We Are Salt And Light @WeAreSaltLight CCHD @PovertyUSA_CCHD Copyright © 2021 Justice, Peace and Human Development/USCCB, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive communications from the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at USCCB. Our mailing address is: Justice, Peace and Human Development/USCCB 3211 Fourth Street NE Washington, DC 20017