Suddenly it seems that life has changed for everyone in the world in a matter of days, and I must solemnly recognize that fact for both myself and my clients. One thing I have always loved doing in my career in Real Estate is acting as a mediator for those with interest in certain things, whether that be giving advice on where to find the best cocktails or connecting clients with other people in their job field they aspire to enter. However, with times being what they are with layoffs, furloughs, quarantines, sometimes these desires are overshadowed by base needs that we all have. If you find yourself in need of resources, please do not hesitate to contact me by clicking HERE and writing what resources you are seeking/in need of during this difficult time in the text box at the bottom of the form. I will be happy to assist anyone with their search for any public resources to my full extent and knowledge of the subject. As your locator, agent, and friend I am always happy to serve you in any way I can, whether that be finding your next home or helping you find your next meal in a time of hardship.
Below I have compiled a list of a few resources that I am aware of that may help in this trying time. Again, do not hesitate to reach out in the above link with any other inquiries.
Much Love, Always Josh Gray PURE Apartment Locating
A small family owned and operated bakery in South Austin offering bagged lunches for those in need, no questions asked. Click the name above to be routed to their website. They are also offering convenient family-sized meals such at good prices to help keep your household fed, as well as a shortlist of grocery staples such as eggs, flour, sugar, and coffee. LGBTQIA Friendly and a women-owned business. See their facebook and instagram for more information regarding their services they are offering regarding Covid-19.
Katherine Chase
Unemployment or low employment hours are a very real thing right now that has affected me and many of my loved ones around me. No one is socioeconomically untouched by this Pandemic, so sometimes to stay afloat we need to keep our options open for state and federal aid. If you this is a resource you are interested in, just know that due to high volume the best time to get through and submit an unemployment claim is between the hours of 10pm and 8 am.
Matthew Waring
This is a website/foundation aimed at finding work for creatives who lost their jobs due to cancellations in the service industry. Beyond this, they are also doing a program called #HundredForHospitality which is offering 100 meals a day for 15 days to those in the service industry that were laid off at partnering restaurants and food trucks across town.
Spencer Davis
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