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To our valued Northwestern Dining team,<br />
We understand these are challenging and uncertain times, and we recognize the importance of supporting you now.<br />
It is very important that you are aware that during this temporary period of unemployment the enhanced financial<br />
assistance available to you under the recent federal stimulus package, along with unemployment benefits, is<br />
projected to keep your compensation comparable to full time status for the Spring Quarter. See the links below, it is<br />
critical that you file for unemployment to qualify for the Federal Stimulus package.<br />
· Information to apply for unemployment insurance here.<br />
· Information for the Federal Stimulus Package, enhanced unemployment benefits here.<br />
· Find information for the economic impact payment here.<br />
We recognize that these processes are new and evolving daily. Accordingly, Compass Group will continue to search<br />
for ways to provide relief to you, much like the grocery relief distribution program. We are available to assist you in<br />
navigating access to resources that are available to you. You can continue to text us directly at:<br />
Evanston Campus Associates: 806-414-3813<br />
Chicago Campus Associates 919-629-0300<br />
We are wishing the best for each of us, and our loved ones, to remain healthy and safe during the coming days and<br />
weeks. Most importantly, we look forward to the day when we are all together again, serving the students and<br />
community at Northwestern.<br />
Be safe, Jennifer, Jonathan & Kwasi
A nuestro valioso equipo de Northwestern Dining,<br />
Entendemos que estos son tiempos difíciles e inciertos, y reconocemos la importancia de apoyarlo ahora. Es muy<br />
importante que sepa que durante este período temporal de desempleo, se prevé que la asistencia financiera mejorada<br />
disponible para usted bajo el reciente paquete de estímulo federal, junto con los beneficios de desempleo, mantenga su<br />
compensación comparable al estado de tiempo completo para el trimestre de primavera. Vea los enlaces a<br />
continuación, es fundamental que solicite el desempleo para calificar para el paquete de estímulo federal .<br />
• Información para solicitar seguro de desempleo aquí.<br />
• Información para el Paquete de estímulo federal, beneficios de desempleo mejorados aquí.<br />
• Encuentre información para el pago de impacto económico aquí.<br />
Reconocemos que estos procesos son nuevos y evolucionan a diario. En consecuencia, Compass Group continuará<br />
buscando formas de brindarle alivio, al igual que el programa de distribución de socorro de comestibles. Estamos<br />
disponibles para ayudarlo a navegar el acceso a los recursos que están disponibles para usted. Puede continuar<br />
enviándonos un mensaje de texto directamente a:<br />
Evanston Campus Associates: 806-414-3813<br />
Chicago Campus Associates 919-629-0300<br />
Deseamos lo mejor para cada uno de nosotros, y nuestros seres queridos, para mantenernos sanos y seguros durante<br />
los próximos días y semanas. Lo que es más importante, esperamos con ansias el día en que volvamos a estar todos<br />
juntos, sirviendo a los estudiantes y la comunidad de Northwestern.<br />
Estar a salvo, Jennifer, Jonathan y Kwasi
Team,<br />
We are aware that this time might be especially difficult for you and your family. The following resources may be able to hel p.<br />
Additional resources will be added as we get them, and please note that these resources are subject to change due to<br />
COVID-19.<br />
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS<br />
Food<br />
• Greater Chicago Food Depository is prov iding food programs across Chicago for those in need of food<br />
assistance. Working with 700 partner agencies, they hav e set up sites for distribution of these resources as<br />
pre-packaged boxes of groceries. Find a location near you here or call 773-843-5416 between 8:30a and 5p<br />
Monday to Friday.<br />
• Chicago Department of Family and Supportiv e Services (DFSS) is helping senior citizens at size senior centers,<br />
satellite centers and community sites around the city with daily quantities of take-away boxed meals that<br />
will be deliv ered to those in need Monday-Friday. More information can be found here or between 9am<br />
and 5pm at 312-744-4016.<br />
• The Archdiocese of Chicago/Catholic Charities is offering driv e-by meal pickup Monday to Friday. In<br />
addition to this, they are continuing serv ice at their Food Pantries and their Ev ening Meal Programs. Find the<br />
most up to date information on these serv ices here or call 312-655-7700.<br />
• If you or someone you know is in quarantine, The Salv ation Army is here to help. The Salv ation Army is<br />
prepared to help feed people in quarantine and isolation as well as first responders like doctors, firefighters,<br />
nurses and EMTs. All of Salv ation Army’s food pantries will also remain open to prov ide curbside pickup for<br />
families affected by the v irus. For more information click here or call 773-725-1100.<br />
Schools with Pick Up/To-Go Food<br />
• Due to CPS school closures, free "Grab and Go" breakfast and lunch meals are av ailable for pickup<br />
Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm from March 17-30 for children throughout Chicago.<br />
• More Information on CPS Student Meals<br />
Computer and Technology Resources<br />
• For businesses, municipalities, K-12, and other entities, Microsoft is prov iding six months of Office 365 tools for<br />
free to enable remote collaboration, file sharing, and v ideo conferencing. They’re also offering free<br />
assistance to set up these tools.<br />
• Comcast has increased speeds from 15 Mbps to 25 in "Internet Essentials," a program for low-income families<br />
to get internet access. This Internet Essential Serv ice will be complementary for the next 60 days. For more<br />
information please v isit www.internetessentials.com. They are also opening all Xfinity Wifi Hotspots to the<br />
public, requiring no current serv ice subscription.<br />
Other Resources<br />
• Fitness companies such as Nike and Peloton are offering free APP use for their fitness programs. Gyms like<br />
Planet Fitness are also liv e streaming on Facebook, offering at home workouts for ev eryone to try while gyms<br />
are closed.<br />
• Illinois Department of Employee Security prov ides temporary unemployment insurance for low -income and<br />
unemployed residents of Illinois. You can talk to a IDES representativ e Monday - Friday 8:30a to 5:00p or by<br />
calling 800-247-4984.<br />
• Peoples Gas of Illinois is offering low-income assistance v ia their LIHEAP program. ComEd is willing to make<br />
payment arraignments directly with their customers.<br />
• The Chicago Department of Health, the CDPH, has put together guidelines for parents talking to their<br />
children about the v irus as well as guidelines for managing anxiety during this stressful time.<br />
• Unite Here Local 1 has prov ided additional assistance resources for Union members/ <strong>associate</strong>s.