Coronavirus
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives low-income households a discount on internet services so they don’t have to decide between purchasing broadband and other necessities as they work and learn at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission, opens for enrollment on May 12, 2021. Households may receive a discount of […]
Wake County Public Health is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine outreach strategy to include bringing vaccinations directly to homes. For weeks, teams have been working to educate residents about vaccines with door-to-door canvassing efforts, partnering with Southeastern Healthcare of NC and El Centro Hispano. Now, clinical personnel from WakeMed Physician Practices are joining those teams, on standby to administer free shots […]
Are you a renter struggling to make your monthly housing costs and utility payments? The House Wake! COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program may be able to help! This program provides support to renters, landlords and utility companies to cover portions of rent and/or utility shortfalls resulting from a loss of income due to the pandemic. Assistance is available to […]
In its effort to provide all with access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (PTRC AAA) to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations to people with limited mobility who cannot leave their home. This new initiative expands […]
Do you know someone who needs the COVID vaccine to come to them in Orange County? This survey will provide contact information to the Mobile COVID Vaccination team for homebound individuals interested in obtaining a vaccine at home. Once the survey is completed, the Mobile Team will contact individuals to schedule. CLICK HERE […]
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program helps families purchase food for children whose access to free or reduced-priced meals at school has been impacted by COVID-19 because students are learning virtually, outside of brick-and-mortar schools. The school year 2020-2021 extension of P-EBT benefits has some changes to meet the USDA requirements. Please review […]
Wake County Public Health encourages everyone ages 12 and older to get a COVID-19 vaccine! It’s It’s free, safe and easier than ever to get a shot. And now, everyone who gets a vaccine between now and August 1 will have their name entered TWICE into a four different drawings for a $1 million dollar […]
Extra Credit Grant Program Extended The Extra Credit Grant program was established by law in 2020 to use funds from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to help families with qualifying children in North Carolina by providing economic support to assist with virtual schooling and child-care costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under legislation signed into law February 10, 2021, individuals who […]
Duke Health is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to family members age 12 and older. Receive your vaccine together on the Duke Raleigh Hospital campus at our carnival-themed family vaccination clinic on June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy music, games, prizes, free snacks while supplies last, and more! Family members who receive […]
“Everyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccination is a winner! They protect themselves, their loved ones and others from severe illness, hospitalization and death. Millions of people have already taken the vaccines. These summer cash drawings add another reward to the many that come with getting a COVID-19 vaccination.” —Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of NCDHHS. It’s […]
Wake County Public Health encourages everyone ages 12 and older to get a COVID-19 vaccine! It’s It’s free, safe and easier than ever to get a shot. And now, everyone who gets a vaccine between now and August 1 will have their name entered TWICE into a four different drawings for a $1 million dollar […]
Call your local transit agency for a free ride to your vaccine appointment. They serve all 100 North Carolina counties. Free Lyft rides are available in some cities though RIDE UNITED NC: call 844-771-RIDE (se habla español). Lyft will cover up to $15 and Uber will cover up to $25 each way for select vaccination sites. Need the vaccine to come […]
