COVID-19 RELATED
RESOURCES and QUICK LINKS
for Scholars, Families, and Mentors

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Click here to learn about the Illinois Housing Development Authority's emergency rental assistance progam.

EVANSTON CARE NETWORK
Click here to search for free and low cost local access to services including childcare, unemployment, job training, food, housing, and much more.

CITY OF EVANSTON COVID RESOURCES
Click here for a list of COVID Resources provided by the city.

CCAPS:  COVID-19 RESOURCES
For a list of resources (including technology, health & safety, food access, employment assistance, childcare assistance) compiled by the Chicago-area College and Career Access, Persistence, and Success (CCAPS) group, click here.

LEGAL SERVICES
Moran Center

INTERNET ESSENTIALS
Free internet coverage for 2 months.

FOOD RESOURCES

SUMMER YOUTH FOOD PROGRAM
Click here for information on the Summer Youth Program.

EVANSTON YOUTH FOOD DISTRIBUTION PLANS
For information on food distribution plans in Evanston this week, click here.

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
For information on food distribution in the greater Chicago area, click here.

CITY OF EVANSTON FOOD RESOURCES
Food resources are available through the City of Evanston.  Visit cityofevanston.org/COVIDresources or call/text 847-448-4311.
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HEALTH RESOURCES

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS
For free Covid-19 testing information at the Erie Family Health Center, click here.

FREE AT-HOME WORK OUTS
The Evanston YMCA provides free online work outs.

HEALTH SERVICES REMOTE LOCATIONS and TIMES
The Night Ministry's weekly schedule is posted here.

 E-LEARNING RESOURCES

ETHS E-LEARNING HOME PAGE
Click here for a wealth of resources from ETHS in support of e-learning. 

TIPS FOR E-LEARNING SUCCESS
Click here for a detailed plan to help keep daily e-learning on track for success.

ADMITTED STUDENTS CAMPUS VISITS
While colleges are closed to onsite visitors, you can tour virtually at YouVisit, CampusTours, YOUniversity and CampusReel.

EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
For digital services, streaming services, e-books and more, click here.
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

ES CAREER READINESS TIPS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Scholars - Click here for guidance on how to keep your Career plans moving forward.

CREATE A PROFILE WITH PARKER DEWEY
Evanston Scholars has partnered with Parker Dewey, a mission-orientated organization that helps connect highly motivated college students with great companies. By taking 10 minutes to create a profile, you can identify and apply for short-term, paid, project-based remote assignments. Learn more here.

CHECK STATUS OF SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Click here for a list of summer internship opportunities that remain open.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
For information on un-employment benefits in Illinois, click here.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
For summer job opportunities in Evanston,  click here.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

HOW TO MAKE FACE MASKS
If you need face masks, here are instructions on how to make them at home.