Information about where and how Lopez Islanders can find aid and assistance during the public health and economic crisis.
Lopez Recovers: This site is designed to organize community preparedness and recovery on Lopez Island, Washington. Residents can request help or sign up to donate and volunteer by clicking on buttons on the site. Your information and offerings will be shown only to vetted organizations helping in the community.
The Lopez Island Family Resource Center’s COVID-19 Support page details many of the local services that are available to those in need.
Tools to Ease Stress: Compiled by resiliency trainer Teresa Posakony for the Lopez community.
Lopez Eats Website: A great place for information about local restaurants and farmers with take-out options for ways to stay healthy and support our local businesses during this time.
LopezRocks: Community notices, calendars and updates. Your one-stop Lopez info shop!
Info Sheet: Explaining the Federal, State and Local government assistance for navigating the pandemic (including deferment on taxes, applying for unemployment, and taking time off work).
Resources for businesses and employees out of work:
Washington Health Plan Finders offers special open enrollment: The Family Resource Center can help with enrolling if needed.
Washington State Workers and Business Information
US Small Business Administration Disaster Relief for Washington State
Additional locally relevant sites
Washington State Governor’s Office: News and updates from Governor Jay Inslee and his administration.
Washington State Ferries COVID-19 response page.