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To offer and ensure Superior Service delivery, Resident Advocacy, Resident Self Sufficiency, and Quality Customer Service. M A R C H 2 0 2 0 DHC Residents Welcome to the Twenty-Fifth Edition of Resident Services Department Newsletter. Turn your face to  INSIDE THIS ISSUE: the sun and the shadows fall behind you,. Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine. Continue to be strong , happy, and positive. Summer is here ! June#2020 Vision Census 2020 Myths & 2 @dhcenvisioncenter DHC COVID-19 2 @dhcrsd DHC Resident Services Announcement About Resident Services

Census 2020 3 The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Resident Services Department (RSD) responsibilities include the Economic Impact 4 development and implementation of program services for the sole purpose of providing a pathway to Payment (EIP) prepaid economic self-sufficiency. Additionally, RSD acts as an “advocate” for residents regarding issues and debit cards concerns with housing, property management, and supportive services.

Team Wellness Center 5 Services Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Here To Help Foundation 6 10 Mindful Meditation 7 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Steps class of 2020 had the second half of its DHC COVID 19 Hotline 8 DHC Rent Payments 9 senior year wiped out. For students, HUD : Addressing Tenant 10 that meant a final season of spring Concerns Regarding Rent sports was shattered and sadly, the Social Security 11 Administration unfortunate cancellation and How to Create an Email 12 elimination of important senior activities and events such as prom Healthy Tip(s) of The 13 and graduation. Month 7 Most Popular Mobile 14 Payment Apps 15 To the Class of 2020, just because certain events are currently Meals for Youth 16 gone, doesn't take away the opportunity of celebrating you on a Meals for Seniors 17 job well done. Groceries for Families 17 Tech Corner: Social 18 Media The Detroit Housing Commission wants to salute and

Public Housing Self - 18 congratulate the Class of 2020 on persevering and upholding Sufficiency Programs academic excellence through this crisis. ConnectHome : Comcast 18 Free Wi-Fi EnVision Center Closed 19 COVID –19 Tip 20 Congratulations COVID-19 Symptoms 21 Tax Filing Extended Date 22

SNAP Benefits 22 Class of 2020! Word Search 23 On Site Food Programs 23 Recipe of the month 23 CENSUS 2020: DON’T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOURS! Simple Tips To Stay Cool In The Summer Heat P A G E 2

Simple tips to ensure you and forecast; if there's a heat advisory you may want to move your loved ones are keeping your workout indoors.

cool enough during the sum- mer. How do you stay cool in BEWARE OF HEAT RELATED ILLNESS the summer heat? Summer is  Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion. Watch a time for enjoying the out- for breathing that is shallow and fast, headaches, dry doors with family and friends. mouth, pale or clammy skin, muscle cramps, tired- But it's important to keep in mind that hot weather ness, disorientation, sweating, passing out, nausea, can be dangerous if proper precautions aren't taken. and vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. According to the National Weather Service, heat is  Know the warning signs of heat stroke. Symptoms one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities include dizziness, a high body temperature (above each year in the United States, resulting in hundreds 103°F), red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating), uncon- of deaths. That's why it's important to take precau- sciousness, nausea, confusion, rapid, strong pulse, tionary measures and use good judgment to help pro- and throbbing headache. Seek immediate medical tect you and your family for a safe, happy summer. attention. STAY COOL AT HOME  Be informed. Learn the tips to prevent heat-related illnesses .  Check air conditioning. Make sure it is properly  Beware of burns. Use sunscreen to aid in protecting working and insulated. Installing weather strip- your skin against the effects of the sun. ping on doors and windowsills as part of your summer home maintenance will help keep cool air MONITOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS in and hot air out.  Cover windows. Use drapes, shades, awnings, or  Check regularly on high-risk people. Keep an eye out louvers for any windows that receive morning or for infants and young children, people aged 65 or old- afternoon sun. This can reduce the heat entering er, the mentally or physically ill, the overweight, and your home by up to 80 percent. those who overexert during work or exercise. They  Use fans strategically. Ceiling fans should run are especially vulnerable in extreme heat. counter-clockwise to force room air down and  Never leave a person or a pet in a parked car. Just as make you feel cooler. Water from a spray bottle your car can be damaged by the sun , people and pets can help cool you down dramatically—as it evapo- can succumb to heat exposure very quickly. Also be rates off your skin, your body sheds heat. careful when entering a car in hot weather. Tempera-  Cook with small appliances. Slow cookers and tures inside can reach 140°F to 190°F within 30 tabletop grills are good options over traditional minutes on a hot, sunny day. ovens and stovetops to minimize heat.  Animals need shade and water. Pets can dehydrate quickly, so make sure they have plenty of fresh, clean EATING , DRINKING, AND SCHEDULING EXERCISE water and a shady place to get out of the sun. Moder-  Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Don't wait ate their exercise and keep them indoors when it's to rehydrate until you're thirsty. Adults should extremely hot. drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day and  Stay in cool areas. The best place to be is inside with may need more on hot and humid days. air conditioning. If you don't have air conditioning at  Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks. home, many public places, such as libraries, shopping These can lead to dehydration and increase the malls and movie theatres, are air-conditioned.

effects of heat illness. Don't be afraid to get out and enjoy the summer sun-  Eat meals that are well-balanced and light. Avoid shine with your friends and family. Just be sure to be pre- high-protein foods, which increase metabolic heat pared, use common sense, and know when it's time to and can add to water loss. take a rest.  Reschedule exercise. Avoid working out during www.statefarm.com the hottest part of the day. Check the weather Economic Impact Payment (EIP) prepaid debit cards

If you qualify for an Economic Impact Payment, the government might mail you your money on a prepaid VISA debit card issued by Meta Bank. Starting the week of May 18th, approximately 4 million eligible recipients of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) will receive an EIP Card in the mail. The EIP Card is a Treasury-sponsored, VISA-branded, prepaid debit card that provides a safe, convenient and secure way for EIP recipients to access their Economic Impact Payments without having to go to a bank or credit union to cash a check.

www.consumerfinance.gov P A G E 2

Team Wellness Center Mental Health Clinics Remain Open During COVID-19 Crisis

As Wayne County deals with the ongoing and rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic many people with mental illness may be experiencing increased anxiety, stress, or depression. Some may even have difficulty accessing services or getting medications.

Team Wellness Center which serves more than 15,000 Wayne County residents remains committed to serving the community. Our clinics in Detroit and Southgate will remain open with their normal schedules and programming. Each clinic has an onsite pharmacy that will remain open to the public.

The Psychiatric Urgent Care Unit located at our Team East location (6309 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48207) will continue to be fully operational and available to people in a mental health or addiction related crisis, as well as hospitals and law enforcement.

Our 24-hour call center and crisis hotline is available to anyone who needs mental health or addiction support. For more information or clinic hours call us at 888-813-TEAM.

Team Wellness Center provides comprehensive behavioral health services for families and children ages 5 to 17. If your child is struggling with unexpected or unexplained behavioral changes, Team can help!

Individual and Family Therapy Psychiatric Evalua- tion Medication Reviews School Support (IEPs, Behavioral Plans, Truancy) Parenting Strategies, Foster Care Support

To make an appointment or for more information, call us today 313-331-3435.

Meditation is a simple and quick way to reduce stress and anxiety. Here's how to add meditation to your daily routine to protect your mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill. As we observe lockdown and stay at home in an attempt to contain the dreaded SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, it’s important to take care of our mental health. There are many ways to help you cope with stress, anxiety triggered by the pandemic. Medi- tation is a simple and quick way to de-stress, while restoring your calm and inner peace. If the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has you tense, wor- ried and anxious, consider including meditation in your daily routine.

Mindfulness meditation, in particular, has been shown to ease psychological stresses like anxiety, depression, and pain. Research also suggests that the mind-calming practice can also help improve sleep by relaxing your body. The Health Ministry has been posting videos on how to cope with stress and maintain overall well-being during the lockdown. Recently, the ministry shared an in- formative video on meditation for stress manage- ment.

How to meditate every day Anyone can practice meditation to boost mental and emotional health. What’s more, it’s simple and can be done anywhere, without special equipment. And here are a few tips to help you ensure that you do it on a daily basis:

1-Begin with just 2 minutes a day: You can start with just 2 minutes a day - perhaps, you’ll find it much easier to stick to your practice. This can be beneficial especially in forming a longer-lasting habit. If you feel good about doing it, you can increase your meditation time gradually.

2-Sit or lie comfortably: Simply sit on a pillow on the floor, or sit on a chair or couch - if you’re not comfortable sitting on the floor.

3-Close your eyes: Using cooling eye masks or restorative eye pillows is recommended if you’re lying down.

4-Focus on your breath: Pay attention to your breath as you inhale and exhale through your nostrils. Breathe deeply and slowly. If you find your mind wandering, gently return your focus to your breathing.

5-Engage in prayer: According to Mayo Clinic, prayer is the best known and most widely prac- ticed example of meditation. Establishing and maintaining a daily meditation practice is a great way to reduce stress and im- prove your overall health and well-being, even if it’s just a few minutes a day.

Make sure to follow the 10 steps to mindfulness meditation provided to help assist you on how to have an effective meditation. P A G E 3

If you are a DHC Resident, and would like to request a wellness call, please notify us immediately in the following (2) methods:

• DHC COVID19 (ONLY) Hotline: (313) 877-8772 • Email: [email protected]

Resident Communication Tips: • Reach out to nearby Community Resident Council members

• Have medical information in a central location i.e. emergency numbers 911, 311, 211, and family contacts numbers

• Encourage self-reporting of illness to hotline number above

• Report any reasonable accommodations that may be needed

• Constantly wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.

This Wellness Packet will provide valuable resources and service information concerning the Coronavirus COVID 19, particularly what is available throughout Michigan. P A G E 4 P A G E 10

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News Release SOCIAL SECURITY

Information Regarding Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries with Representative Payees, and People Living in U.S. Territories

TheCaption Social describing Security Administration issued an update today about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments (EIP) topicture certain or groupsgraphic. of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. Beneficiaries who have their regular monthly payments managed for them by another person, called a representative payee, will begin receiving their EIPs from the IRS in late May.

Special“To rulescatch the reader's apply attention, place to an beneficiaries living in the U.S. territories: American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northerninteresting Marianasentence or quote from theIslands, story and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In general, the tax authority in each territory, not the here.” IRS, will pay the EIP to eligible residents based on information the IRS will provide to the territories. It is antic- ipated that beneficiaries in the territories could begin receiving their EIP in early June.

“The Social Security Administration has been working with the IRS to provide the necessary information about Social Security and SSI beneficiaries in order to automate and expedite their Economic Impact Payments,” said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. “While millions of our beneficiaries have already received their EIPs from the IRS, we continue to work hard for those beneficiaries who are awaiting their payment from the IRS.”

For additional information about payments to beneficiaries with representative payees, please refer to www.socialsecurity.gov/coronavirus/#reppayee.

For the territories, people should contact their local tax authority with questions about these payments. Please note their website may use the term “Economic Impact Payment” or “stimulus payment.”

American Samoa Guam PuertoCaption Rico Northerndescribing Mariana Islands U.S.picture Virgin or Islands graphic. The eligibility requirements and other information about the Economic Impact Payments can be found here: www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center. In addition, please continue to visit the IRS at www.irs.gov/coronavirus for the latest information.

Social Security will continue to update the agency’s COVID-19 web page at www.socialsecurity.gov/ coronavirus/ with additional information. To get more Social Security news, follow the Press Office on Twitter @SSAPress. P A G E 7 How To Create An E-mail Address P A G E 13

Healthy Tip(s) Of The Month: (9) simple tips to get (and stay) healthy in 2020

Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut back on salt, saturated fat, and sugar. Switch to whole grains. Get your body moving. Many people know all that and more. But how do you translate those broad strokes into the dozens of decisions you make every day? Here are (9) of our favorite tips to get 2020 started.

1.Replace your meat (or starchy side dish) with beans or len- tils. Legumes are packed with fiber, protein, potassium, magne- sium, folate, and iron. That helps explain why beans (and len- tils) are so good for you. Beans lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, probably because they’re rich in the gummy, soluble type of fi- ber. Bonus: they’re delicious.

2.Go nuts. Nuts and seeds offer a little plant protein and plenty of healthy fats, plus nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and vitamin E. So sprinkle them on salads instead of croutons, which are usually salty white-flour bread. (For more flavor, toast the nuts first.)

3.Add veggies to boost potassium and lower salt. Add a pound of steamed broccoli or other veggie to your favorite Chinese or Thai take-out. Mix a bagged salad kit with a bag of undressed lettuce. Add a bed of baby spinach or kale to frozen meals. That way, each mouthful ends up with more potassium and less salt.

4.Slash the sugar in your yogurt. You can’t go wrong with some fresh fruit plus plain greek or regular yogurt, which has no added sugar.

5.Sidestep sugary coffee drinks. The best coffee drinks mix espresso or coffee with milk, water, or ice, not sugary syrups, cream, or whipped cream. That means a regular latte or cappuccino, or an Americano (espresso plus water), black coffee, or iced coffee.

6.Eat like a flexitarian. A diet that’s low on meat (especially red meat) and dairy and heavy on plants is not just healthy for you, but also the planet. And because a flexitarian diet is mostly (but not 100 per- cent) plant-based, it’s flexible.

7.Take home half your restaurant meal. When researchers analyzed main dishes at independent and small-chain restaurants in Boston, the average entrée (with sides) had roughly 1,300 calories. That’s with no drink, appetizer, or dessert. And they looked at more than half a dozen cuisines, including Greek, Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian.

8.Add volume to your grains with vegetables. A serving of grains (half a cup) isn’t much. It wouldn’t even fill a tennis ball. Solution: Add sautéed or roasted veggies to your cooked brown rice or quinoa. Or toss your whole wheat pasta with grilled or sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and/or zucchini, or with sautéed spinach or kale.

9.Get excited about exercise. Exercise can seem overwhelming. But research shows that all amounts and types of exercise keep your brain and body in shape. Exercise can help us think better, sleep better (including falling asleep more quickly and sleeping more soundly), tamp down blood pressure, make insulin work better, and taper anxiety. And the benefits build up over time: People who exercise have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and many types of cancer. How much? Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. But every bit counts. Get your heart rate up as often as you can, even if it’s just for a few minutes at a time.

P A G E 14 The Most 7 Popular Mobile Payment Apps Pay on the go, without fiddling with cash or checks

While payment systems like cash and credit and debit cards still dominate the payment landscape, the latest trend among retailers is mobile payment. A mobile payment app lets you send money from your phone, either to other people or to a payment terminal to buy something in a store. There are lots of options these days for mobile payment, and more solutions are coming out all the time, both from businesses you've heard of and others from startups. Either way, you can definitely find something that works best for you, whether you're looking for a secure person-to-person payment app or something that you can take with you to the store so you don't have to pull out your card when it's time to pay.

1 - APPLE PAY

Apple's iOS platform integrates with Apple Pay, a service that stores credit cards, debit cards, coupons, and online passes. Add a card to Apple Pay to tap-to-pay at millions of retail locations international- ly. Also included with Apple Pay is Apple Pay Cash, which is a way for you to store money on your phone in a virtual card. You can spend it through Apple Pay in stores or use it in the Messages app to pay or receive money through a text message. The Apple Pay service is secured with a PIN or with Apple's TouchID or FaceID biometric systems.

Works with: iOS (built-in)

2- GOOGLE PAY

There are two ways to pay for things with Google. Both of them are 100 percent free to use, but they're built for different reasons.The first way to use Google to pay for something is with the Google Pay app (previously called Android Pay and Pay with Google) which can be used in stores, through apps, and online to buy things. It's tightly integrated with the Android ecosystem, so it's pretty easy to use any where you buy something from your Android. The other Google Pay payment option is called Google Pay Send (the new Google Wallet) which is for sending and receiving money from other people. It can be set up to automatically to put incoming money into your bank or to have it stay in your Google ac count.

Google Pay works with: Android Google Pay Send works with: iOS and Android

Visit paygoogle.com

3-SAMSUNG PAY

Samsung Pay supports the enrollment of credit, debit, gift cards, and membership cards to facilitate in- person, in-app, or online payments. The app also features special promotions. Because Samsung Pay uses two wireless technologies at once, MST and NFC, the app will use whichever one is supported by the terminal when it's time to pay. This takes the guesswork out of it for you and eliminates any steps you'd have to take to turn one or the other radio on.

Works with: Samsung's line of Android devices (listed here)

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4-PAYPAL

Mobile payment with PayPal is easy and convenient, plus there are several security measures in place to prevent theft. All you need to do to pay with PayPal is link your PayPal account with your phone, set up a PIN, and then complete checkout at a related payment terminal. PayPal is also ideal for send ing money to other users all around the world because it's one of the most popular payment services around, so chances are many people you know already use it.There are minimal fees associated with some payments, but in most cases, PayPal can be used absolutely free of charge to send or receive money. Another neat feature about PayPal is that you can create what are called Money Pools to set up a way for people to pitch in to send you money. The pool page is public for anyone to see and con tribute to.

Works with: Android and iOS Visit PayPal.com

5-CASH APP

Cash App is a money-sending app from the company Square. It's very simple but also very reliable, secure, and easy to use. When money gets set to you through Cash App, it can be stored in your ac count and transferred to your bank whenever you want, for free. Cash App is also tied to a real debit card that you can get from the company for free. With it, you can spend money directly from your Cash account like any debit card. Similar to PayPal's Money Pool, Cash App uses Cash.me pages that make it extremely easy for people to pay you without needing your personal information. These are real web pages that anyone can visit to pay you; they're linked to your $Cashtag.

Works with: iOS and Android Visit Cash App

6-VENMO

Venmo is a pay-by-text service, which enables people to pay one another using its SMS-based approach. This system puts a maximum payment limit of $299 per week until your identity is verified; then the weekly limit rises to $2,999. Single transactions are limited to $2,000, and there is a limit of 30 transactions per day. Payees get a text message about the amount they have been sent, and they will have to register themselves in order to retrieve the sent funds.

Works with: iOS and Android Visit Venmo.com

7- ZELLE

Unlike other services that offer a dedicated mobile app, Zelle works best when paired directly with banks to support person-to-person micropayments. If your bank participates, you can use the bank's native app to transfer money to friends and family using Zelle's infrastructure. What makes Zelle unique is that money can be transferred from one bank to another in (usually) minutes. This is definitely something some people prefer so that the money can be in the account, and totally usable, the same day the transfer takes place. Setting up Zelle if your bank isn't supported yet, is as easy as entering your debit card number into the Zelle app and choosing to send or receive money from that bank.

Works with: iOS and Android Visit Zellepay.com P A G E 16

Free Meals for Children (up to 18 years old)_ _

The Parks and Recreation Division of the General Services Department is providing meals for children at participating recreation centers. Parents and children may pick up multiple meals to suit their needs. Meals are offered, Monday– Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at these locations:

 Adams Butzel Family Center, 10500 Lyndon  Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 Outer Dr E  Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St.  Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere (starting March 30)  These additional recreation centers will offer meal pick up on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser  Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon

DPSCDCaption is describing now serving meals for children Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 17 schools across the City of Detroit.picture For or graphic.a complete list visit www.detroitk12.org Participating Charter Schools Mon-Friday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., alt- hough dates and times may vary by location.

 Cornerstone Health and Technology High School, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri for students 18 and un- der “To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story  Cornerstone Jeffersonhere.” -Douglass Academy, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri for students 18 and under  Cornerstone Lincoln-King Academy (Adams Young Campus), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri for students 18 and under  Cornerstone Washington-Parks, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri for students 18 and under  Cornerstone Madison-Carver Academy, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri for students 18 and under  Covenant House Academy Detroit (SW Site)  Covenant House Academy Detroit (Central Site)  Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences  Detroit Achievement Academy  Detroit Edison Public School Academy, 11 a.m. – 2p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for students 18 and under and adults with special needs up to age 26  Detroit Enterprise Academy, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily for students 18 and under  Detroit Leadership Academy (High School)  Detroit Leadership Academy (Prek-8 Site)  Detroit Merit Charter Academy, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily for students 18 and under  Detroit Premier Academy, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily for students 18 and under  Detroit Prep  EscuelaCaption Avancemos, 1 – 3 p.m. Tuesdays for Escuela students  describingHope Academy, 9 a.m. – 2p.m. Tue/Wed/Thu for students 1 and under  pictureNew Paradigm or College Prep, 11 a.m. – 2p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for students 18 and under and adults withgraphic. special needs up to age 26  New Paradigm Glazer Academy, 11 a.m. – 2p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for students 18 and under and adults with special needs up to age 26  New Paradigm Loving Academy, 11 a.m. – 2p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for students 18 and under and adults with special needs up to age 26  Plymouth Education Center, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays  University Prep Academy High School, 12 – 4 p.m. on Monday and Thursday P A G E 1 2

Meals for Seniors The Parks and Recreation Division of the General Services Department is providing meals for children at participating The Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) is providing frozen meals for seniors ages 60 and up. Seniors can pick up five days worth of meals every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the following recreation centers:

 Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval , Detroit, MI

 Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 Outer Dr E, Detroit, MI

 Patton Community Center, 2301 Woodmere St, Detroit, MI

 Joseph Walker Williams Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, MI Groceries for Families

While Detroit area grocery stores are restocking their shelves regularly, The City of Detroit is also working with Gleaners to provide alternative sites where families can get groceries. Starting this week, Glean- ers added two additional sites with more to come online soon. Gleaners will provide two weeks of groceries to families with children p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri for students at four Recreation Centers:

 Roberto Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Every other Wednesday started March 25

2p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for students 18 and under  Heilmann Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Every other Thursday starting March 26

 Coleman A. Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Drive 1:30 – 4:30 PM, Eve- ry other Saturday starting March 28

 Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval 9:00 am – 12:00 PM, Every other Monday starting March 30

2p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for students 18 and under and adults Gleaners is still providing groceries through their existing partners across the region, which can be found here.at: www.gcfb.org/community-distribution-sites

OPEN FOR EVERYONE Focus HOPE will be issuing free fruit & produce (complements of Eastern Market) every Wednesday @ 10am at the Westside Food Center - 1300 Oakman BLVD - 1st come 1st serve. P A G E 18 Tech Corner: Check Us Out On Instagram & Facebook !!!!

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Public Housing Self-Sufficiency Programs Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program: Provides supportive services under the provision of a Service Coordinator for the coordination of supportive services and other activities designed to help DHC residents attain economic and housing self-sufficiency in the categories of employment, job training, education, home owner- ship, youth programs, financial, and health services. If you live at the following locations you have the opportunity to enroll and take advantage of this wonderful program.

To sign up for the ROSS Program please contact the following designated numbers for the following sites:

 Diggs Homes or Forest Park (313) 877-8646 [email protected]

 Sheridan I or Sheridan II (313) 877-8879 [email protected]

 Smith Homes or Sojourner Truth (313) 877-8772 [email protected]

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program :Designing a pathway to promote economic self sufficiency, homeowner- ship, and better employment and education opportunities for DHC Public Housing families. To sign up for the FSS Program please contact the following designated numbers:

 Public Housing Residents (313) 877-8819 [email protected]

Comcast Offering Free Wi-Fi For Everyone During Coronavirus Outbreak

Comcast is helping to make sure Michigan residents stay connected to the Internet as schools close and companies encourage employees to work from home due to the coronavirus. For the next 60 days, Comcast is offering free Wi- Fi service for everyone, and is also giving current customers unlimited data for no additional charge. Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free - including non-Xfinity Internet sub- scribers. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the "xfinitywifi" network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, go to:

xfinity.com/wifi.

Comcast is also pausing data plans for 60 days, giving all customers unlimited data for no additional charge.. "During this extraordinary time, it is vital that as many Americans as possible stay connected to the Internet - for ed- ucation, work, and personal health reasons," Dave Watson, Comcast Cable president and CEO, said in a statement. Customers who may find themselves in financial straits during this time can also catch a break. Comcast says it will not disconnect a customer's internet service or assess late fees, so long as you call the company and let them know you can't pay the bill during this period. P A G E 19

Also watch for oth- er symptoms that were added recently.

People with COVID- 19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symp- toms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19:

 Fever

 Chills

 Repeated shak- ing with chills

 Muscle pain

 Headache

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 New loss of taste or smell Alert: Extended Tax Filing Date The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special tax filing and pay- ment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns has been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020. For more information regarding the 2020 tax filing extension please visit irs.gov.If you need assistance filing your simple return taxes for free please visit: www.myfreetaxes.com. Additional Food Assistance

Additional food assistance for 350,000 SNAP customers based on their Effective Tuesday, April 1, the Michigan families approved in response respective household size: three-month time limit for failing to to COVID-19 emergency; SNAP work meet work requirements will be lift- requirements also temporarily waived  One person: $194. ed for able-bodied adults ages 18 Approximately 350,000 Michigan fami-  Two persons: $355. through 49, who have no minor-age lies will have access to additional food children, and are able to work but assistance benefits as a response to the  Three persons: $509. are not working 80 hours a month. COVID-19 outbreak and about 27,000  Four persons: $646. Without the waiver due to COVID- individuals will be temporarily exempt 19, they could only receive food from federal work requirements, Gov.  Five persons: $768. assistance benefits for up to three Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan De-  Six persons: $921. months within a 36-month period partment of Health and Human Services without meeting work require- (MDHHS) announced today. “No Michi-  Seven persons: $1,018. ments. The suspension of the time gander should have to worry about put-  Eight persons: $1,164. limit will continue through the end ting food on the table for themselves and of the month following the month their families, especially during a global Eligible families do not need to re- in which the COVID-19 public pandemic,” said Gov. Whitmer. “Now, apply to receive the additional benefits. health emergency declaration is lift- tens of thousands of Michiganders will “Families need a hand putting food on ed by the secretary of U.S. Health be able to access the food they need the table during this crisis,” said and Human Services. MDHHS will while we work to slow the spread of MDHHS Director Robert Gordon. “It’s provide updates when it receives COVID-19. As this crisis continues, I our job to offer that support as quickly notice of additional changes to will continue to work with all of my part- and compassionately as we the work requirements. People who ners across state government to ensure can. MDHHS is cutting red tape, elimi- receive food assistance can check support for Michigan families.” Nearly nating requirements that have no place their benefits balance on their 1.2 million people in Michigan received today, and expanding support where Michigan Bridge Card by going federal SNAP benefits through the state’s we can. Our staff are doing an incredi- online to www.michigan.gov/ Food Assistance Program as of February. ble job stepping up to the challenge.” mibridges or by contacting a con- The federal government is providing sumer service representative toll- Additional Food Assistance Benefits additional funding to states for food free at 888-678-8914. Customer Households eligible for Food Assistance assistance under House Resolution service is available 24 hours a day, Program benefits will receive additional 6201, the Families First Coronavirus 7 days a week. Spanish and Arabic benefits in March and April to bring all Response Act. service is available. current SNAP cases to the maximum monthly allowance for that group size. Temporary Waiver of SNAP Work Re- If you are deaf, deafblind or hard of This change only applies to customers quirements for Able-Bodied Adults hearing or speech-impaired, call the not currently receiving the maximum Without Dependents MDHHS received Michigan Relay Center at 7-1- benefit amount. The 350,000 households approval from the U.S. Department of 1.Information around the COVID- that receive increased benefits represent Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily 19 outbreak is changing rapidly. more than 55 percent of the nearly suspend federal work requirements af- The latest information is available 629,000 Michigan households that re- fecting close to 27,000 able-bodied at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and ceived food assistance in February. The adults without dependents to reduce CDC.gov/Coronavirus. remaining households already receive the the financial impact of COVID-19. No maximum benefit. action is needed for eligible adults to Www.michigan.gov be temporarily exempt from the re- Eligible clients will see additional quirements. About 143,000 additional foodassistance benefits on their Bridge able-bodied adults are already exempt Card by Monday, March 30. Below is from the requirement. the maximum allowable benefit for Summertime P A G E 23

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Basketball J N N Q L N G A R O R C O O C Salvation Army Bed & Bread Truck (Monday—Sunday )

Census V G O O S L B U Q R O A Y I W Forest Park 1331 E. Canfield 12:15pm—12:35pm Empowerment Harriet Tubman 2450 W Grand Blvd 5:55pm—6:15pm Environment F I T U I T N O M M H E Z T O Warren West 4100 W Warren 5:00pm—5:15pm State Fair 1231 W State Fair 4:15pm—4:30pm Gold Z N S N E S Q E P T N E R A P Riverbend 4386 Conner 4:15pm—4:35pm Golf G G Q K E S I L S O I K G R E  June 5, 2020 Focus Hope Food Delivery Day @ Forest Park Green

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T N E M R E W O P M E N G L Z G O L D U R E S O U R C E S X If you have a topic ,or want to contribute a written piece, Recipe of the Month: special recipe, or poem for next month. Stuffed Green Peppers Email: [email protected] Here's a delicious stuffed pepper recipe that's or easy to make. Each green bell pepper contains fax (313) 877-7863 ground beef, onion, tomatoes, rice and (Explicit or profane material cheese, and is cooked in tomato soup. will not be accepted.)

Total Time: 1Hour Servings: 6 Prep: 30 mins Cook time 30mins

 Step 2 -In a large skillet, saute beef and onions Ingredients for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off • 6 green bell peppers excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir • salt to taste in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worces- • 1 pound ground beef tershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, • ⅓ cup chopped onion or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir • salt and pepper to taste in the cheese. • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  Step 3-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 • ½ cup uncooked rice degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and • ½ cup water rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup soup with just enough water to make the soup a • water as needed Preparation gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.

 Step 1 -Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the  Step 4 -Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.