Garden of Giving
COVID-19 Community Response Fund
- Grant funding will focus on food security, rental and utility assistance, income replacement or gap funding
- Initial grants will be made within a few weeks
- 100% of donations will go to organizations helping San Diegans impacted by the health crisis
Stay Home SD- Helping San Diego Seniors
San Diegans helping those in our community who are most vulnerable to Covid-19
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Resources for workers, businesses and working parents. Excellent overview and links for unemployment and benefits for those quarantined or sick.
Labor & Workforce Development Agency
Information on benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19
2-1-1 San Diego
Information on food bank locations and diaper distribution sites. Diaper banks and Food sites open during school closures. Other food resources available.
DOMESTIC VIOLENT RESOURCES: San Diego County District Attorney
SUBSTANCE ABUSE: On-Line AA Meetings During COVID-19
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
- Mental Health America
- CDC: Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
- NAMI: Updates on the Coronavirus
- APA: Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe
- COVID-19 Guide: How to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego
A new nonprofit created to aid and empower members of the San Diego Jewish community to help themselves by providing interest free loans in accordance with core Jewish values of dignity, respect, compassion, and confidentiality. They provide zero-interest loans at no cost to Jewish individuals or individuals that work in a Jewish communal organization in San Diego county to support those who are facing serious financial challenges or realizing life dreams. The loan programs range from loans for life cycle events, to personal needs loans, to small business loans. To learn about HFLSD loan programs, click here. For more information about the organization contact info@hflsd.org or call (858) 345-8018.
County of San Diego 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The County of San Diego’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible households in qualifying areas who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters behind on rent and utilities.
United Way COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund
Helps with bills, rent and food. Call 1-866-211-9966, provide zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.
Community Food Resources
INTERNET ACCESS: Free internet access for students: 1-844-488-8398
WAYS TO HELP:
The next time you are ordering from Amazon, you can make an easy choice to click on this link (JFS San Diego COVID 19 Amazon Wishlist) and have groceries delivered to the JFS food pantry (called the Corner Market). The pantry is getting very low on food, and there are a lot of people in need now. If many of us even have one or two items delivered, it could make a difference to a hungry person or family.
Garden of Giving
“Just as you came and found trees planted by others, so you must plant for your children”
From this central message, a circular pathway of granite tiles and pavers inscribed with the names of our children, families and loved ones permanently reside. The Temple Solel Garden, designed by artist Laurie Gross is an extension of our Sanctuary design of the glass shards bursting forth upon creation. The center of our garden features a circular arc vibrating out to its core edges—signifying “Solel” and our pathway to Torah and holiness.
As of August 2021:
- $10,000 Large black scallop-shaped pavers emanating from the central quote (up to 15 words)
- $5,000 Large brown rectangular pavers framing the core aperture design (up to 13 words)
- $3,600 Flower petal-shaped pavers (up to 11 words)
- $1,800 Pavers immediately surrounding the flower design (up to 11 words)
- $1,000 Medium pavers in the mid-section of the flower border (up to 9 words)
- $540 – Small pavers outlining entire garden or outer row of the flower border (up to 9 words)
- $180 Smallest rectangular pavers outlining the entire garden (name only)
For additional information, please call the Temple Solel office at 760.436.0654.
