The first homes at our new development on Cudjoe Key are here! #habitatforhumanity #floridakeys #affordablehousing #goodnews

We love this photo sent to us by the Ferrell family!

"One individual cannot possibly make a difference alone. It is individual efforts, collectively, that makes a noticeable difference—all the difference in the world." Dr. Jane Goodall ... See more

Thank you to United Way of the Florida Keys for providing this information!

UWCK has created the following list of food banks and free meals to go in Monroe County. Feel free to share with friends and family in need.

Please respect limited resources and take only what meets your immediate needs.

UWCK and many others remain committed to providing nutritious food during this crisis. Updates to this list and a printable version can be found at KeysUnitedWay.org/CommunityResourceGuide. ... See more

Still need a face mask? Here are some tips from the CDC on how to make your own: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html ... See more

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. ... See more

From Monroe BOCC - If you need a paper application for unemployment benefits, Monroe County has placed paper applications outside these locations: the Gato Building and Harvey Government Center in Key West, Bernstein Park on Stock Island, Big Pine Park and Michelle Coldiron’s office on Ship’s Way on Big Pine Key, at the Marathon Government Center, Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo and all libraries.

Here's the link to print your own application (in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole)

http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/claimants/rapaperapplication?fbclid=IwAR3Zr2dZRowx_Ovh1vcmxZo-E7ACMkVE1VrARlpnO8X-fO0yDeE9Av-Obmk

The CARES ACT provides an additional $600 per week on top of the State’s regular payment BUT the State has not yet announced how it will distribute these funds to recipients.

The CARES ACT explicitly expands unemployment to those not traditionally eligible – the self-employed, 1099s, “gig” workers, etc. BUT the State of Florida has not yet accepted/incorporated this eligibility expansion into its program.

While the system is crashing, the most recent posts from DEO recommends the following: Any Floridian whose employment has been negatively impacted as a result of COVID-19 to visit FloridaJobs.org and click on Reemployment Assistance Service Center to learn more about the program and watch a short video on how to apply.
"Monroe County has placed paper applications outside these locations: the Gato Building and Harvey Government Center in Key West, Bernstein Park on Stock Island, Big Pine Park and Michelle Coldiron’s office on Ship’s Way on Big Pine Key, at the Marathon Government Center, Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo and all libraries.

The CARES ACT provides an additional $600 per week on top of the State’s regular payment BUT the State has not yet announced how it will distribute these funds to recipients.

The CARES ACT explicitly expands unemployment to those not traditionally eligible – the self-employed, 1099s, “gig” workers, etc. BUT the State of Florida has not yet accepted/incorporated this eligibility expansion into its program.

While the system is crashing, the most recent posts from DEO recommends the following: Any Floridian whose employment has been negatively impacted as a result of COVID-19 to visit FloridaJobs.org and click on Reemployment Assistance Service Center to learn more about the program and watch a short video on how to apply. ... See more

Reemployment Assistance Paper Application

Our community partner, United Way of the Florida Keys, is a great resource for Monroe County health and human services providers; they are providing updates as circumstances change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.keysunitedway.org/CommunityResourceGuide ... See more

Monroe County is providing updates regarding COVID-19 on their website: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/1169/COVID-19-Coronavirus #saferathome

Get the facts about detecting and preventing COVID-19

From the City of Key West: www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov has COVID-19 updates in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

We were looking forward to working with Diana Nyad, Bonnie Stoll, and the energetic volunteers from EverWalk next week, but we have suspended all of our volunteer events as a part of our effort to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Monroe County is currently closed to visitors. We wish all of the folks from EverWalk Nation - Walking Group well and look forward to seeing them next year. #habitforhumanity #everwalk #keysstrong ... See more