Here is a list of community, nonprofit, and government initiatives available to people in need during the pandemic.
, laid off or furloughed because of the current crisis and many Americans are waiting for their stimulus checks to show up, either as a direct deposit into their account or a paper slip to arrive in the mail.
The economic impact payments, otherwise known as stimulus checks, are worth up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples and $500 for each qualifying child, depending on your financial circumstances. They are not taxable and will not impact tax refunds.. Those who do not receive the checks in April may have to wait longer for paper checks to arrive in the mail. The IRS will start sending those checks at the end of April. Lower-income households will be prioritized.
The Treasury said social security recipients, who do not usually have to file a tax return to the IRS, will receive their economic impact payments directly and automatically into their accounts. Retirees will also receive these payments automatically. There is not yet a way to track the status of your stimulus check. If you are in urgent need of financial help before the money drops, however, you may find it here. If you found yourself in sudden financial hardship there is a wealth of help and support at hand from organizations and groups across the country.
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