COVID-19 Resources & Updates

Over the last few weeks we have shared a number of updates about changes to our work due to COVID-19 as well as resources for you. You can see our most recent updates below as well as some important government websites for you to follow.

Like so many people across the world, COVID-19 is having a significant impact on the way we work and campaign. On Friday March 13, 2020 we closed our offices and our team began working from home. That same week we stopped running in person phonebanks and door-to-door canvasses and moved our activities online. And! We quickly re-worked our Spring Training Series to add timely panels and trainings and make it all available online. Check out our training series here.

Unfortunately, the economic impact of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our funding and donations. At a time when people are facing lay-offs and job insecurity, many of our supporters are not able to make donations - and we completely understand. If you’re in a position to help out with a donation today, you will be making it possible for us to pay our team, run our remote outreach activities like training workshops and phone banks, and continue our work to build a better city throughout and after this crisis. If you can, please donate today by clicking here.

Important Resources

We have more highlighted in our posts below, but here are three resources for you to bookmark.

The situation we face with COVID-19 and the response of various levels of government is evolving rapidly. The best place to get your updates on COVID-19 and the programs and supports available to you is through government websites. We suggest you bookmark these links and check back daily, as they are updated often. 

City of Toronto: http://toronto.ca/covid-19

Province of Ontario http://ontario.ca/covid19

Government of Canada: http://canada.ca/covid19

Detailed Updates

 
 
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Online Trainings & COVID-19 Resources from Progress Toronto

This week, we are sharing some important government links, inviting you to an online event we are hosting, and sharing some resources from our online training on supporting vulnerable neighbours with neighbourhood pods. We hope you’re staying well, safe, and doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

In this post you will find:

  • Resources from all three levels of government

  • Invitation to our online political panel and movie night!

  • Resources from our online training on how you can help neighbours who might need your support

  • Tips on Social (Physical) Distancing

Read more here.

COVID-19 Resources & Updates from Progress Toronto

This week, we’re sharing more resources with you and giving you an update on our work. We hope you’re staying well and safe! In this post you’ll find:

  • Resources from all three levels of government

  • An update on our work at Progress Toronto (including an online training Monday)

  • Information on how you can help neighbours who might need your support

  • Links to a Toronto-based resource developed by one of our advisors

  • Tips on Social (Physical) Distancing

Click here to read more.

COVID-19 Resources & Changes at Progress Toronto

We’re sharing information, resources, and the steps that we are taking as an organization to do our part to flatten the curve.

Click here to find:

  • Updates and resources from all three levels of government

  • Information on what we are doing about COVID-19 and its impact on Progress Toronto

  • An update on Provincial Public Health funding (including a petition)

Find out more