Money
Tell us about local COVID-19 relief funds and assistance. We may include them in this guide.
Paying Bills
During the COVID-19 emergency many consumer protections are in place. If you can pay your bills, you should. If you are having trouble paying your bills you may be able to delay payment without penalties. More info...
Financial Assistance Funds
General
18-59 years old: Contact the Watertown SSRS at 617-744-9585 or email jenna_willis@waysideyouth.org.
60+ years old: Contact the Watertown Senior Center at 617-972-6490.
Massachusetts Jobs with Justice COVID-19 fund list for a variety of industries. List available in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Bengali, Chinese, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
Undocumented Individuals or Families
Cosecha (applications currently closed--sign up to be notified)
Service Industry
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (applications currently closed)
OFW Emergency Fund for service industry workers
Core Gives for restaurant workers with children who have been diagnosed with COVID-19
LGBTQ+
COVID-19 Trans/Queer Relief (applications currently closed)
More general local COVID-19 resources for the LGBTQ+ community can be found here.
Arts
Mass Cultural Council COVID-19 Relief Fund for Individuals
Job Assistance
Food Assistance
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