Other Resources

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Q&A

As provided under the legislation, the U.S. Department of Labor will be issuing implementing regulations. Additionally, as warranted, the Department will continue to provide compliance assistance to employers and employees on their responsibilities and rights under the FFCRA.

Housing Consumer Education Center

Housing Consumer Education Center provides funding and mediation tools to avoid loss of housing. Phone: 2-1-1 (features a language line and trained staff).

Immigrant Assistance Fund for Cape & Islands

Financial assistance for those unable to receive a stimulus check: Catholic Social Services has funding available for immigrant families on Nantucket who were not able to receive a stimulus check. To access: call Call CSS’s main line, (508) 674-4681 Monday through Thursday and leave a voicemail inquiring about the “Cape Cod Project.” Calls will be returned within four business days.

Immigration Resource Center Nantucket

Immigration Resource Center Nantucket: provides support to recent immigrants on Nantucket. Focus is to offer information and referrals, with concentrated efforts in the areas of counseling, education, food, clothing, housing, health care and legal and government services. For more information email immigrationresourcecenter@gmail.com.

Mass Cultural Council for Individual Artists

Massachusetts Cultural Council Program to provide financial support to individual artists.

Mass Department of Unemployment

Income assistance for Massachusetts residents experiencing job loss.

Nantucket Neighbor

Local group whose goal is to connect able-bodied people with those who need help in order to make sure the hospital and the police are not overburdened. Nantucket Neighbor is strictly a volunteer operation and is not part of the Town of Nantucket or State.

Rental and Mortgage Relief

Housing Assistance has launched a 100% online application for rental and mortgage assistance that enables clients to complete one application form to access multiple financial assistance programs. They have over $1,500,000 available to distribute to qualified, year-round residents.

Saltmarsh Senior Center

The Saltmarsh Senior center is currently closed for in-person activities, but staff remains available and we are offering virtual activities, such as exercise classes. Please call to check in if you are feeling isolated, or with any questions or concerns. You can also become enrolled to receive updates from us if you are not already enrolled. Phone: 508-228-4490.

South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc.

South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that provides free civil legal services to low income families, elders, victims of crime, and people with disabilities in our communities.

Comcast Covid-19 Response Policies

Verizon Relief for Customers Impacted by Covid-19

Verizon is taking more steps to protect consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.