COVID-19 Resources

Small Business Free Legal Help

• The Penn State Law Entrepreneurship  Assistance Clinic – helping all PA small businesses in response to COVID-19

Small Business Loans & Help

• SBDC COVID-19 Disaster Loans information for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
• Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Resource Guide
• SBA COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• Kutztown SBDC Resources
• United Way COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund
• Guidance from CDC for Businesses

Individual Resources

• Temporary local jobs
• PA suspended mandatory week waiting-period to apply for Unemployment – apply here.
• Emergency food help
• Berks County COVID-19 Information Website
• How to get tested (click on graphic to enlarge)
• CDC Guidance for individuals
• Free Mental Health Support Line 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494

Additional Free Assistance

• Startup Resource kit
• LaunchBox Resource Guide
• Get help from the LaunchBox to change the information on your web site for COVID-19.
• Are you furloughed from your job and always had a startup idea you wanted to pursue? Contact us for assistance and consider our free Idea DesignLab class starting 4/16/20 online!

Giving Back to your Community

• Please purchase gift cards and take-out from your favorite local restaurants so they can continue through this very rough time.
• Think local and contact local shops when you need something. They might be able to help with gifts, office supplies, etc.
• Call and check on those that are living alone.