Covid-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, Monterey Boulevard, OEWDLeave a comment

From The Office of Economic and Workforce Development [OEWD]: 

Covid-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund

When an unforeseen event occurs that negatively impacts small businesses like COVID-19, the Invest In Neighborhoods Division of OEWD works with individual businesses to provide support and resources they may need to get them through this difficult time. Because of the disruptions that COVID-19 has created for our small business community, the COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund was created. It allows impacted small business owners to access up to $10,000 for employee salaries and rent. This program is administered in partnership with Northeast Community Federal Credit Union.

OEWD also works closely with other city departments to coordinate and connect recovery response between impacted businesses and City departments. View our COVID-19 Business & Employee Assistance Guide.

Read more here: https://oewd.org/covid-19-small-business-resiliency-fund 

Changes in Muni Service

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Coronavirus, SFMTA, TransitLeave a comment

FROM SF MUNICIPAL TRANSIT AGENCY:

HeadsUp: Starting this Monday, 3/30, the following temporary service changes will take effect until further notice:

Muni Metro service:

  • Subway service will be suspended and replaced by bus substitutions.
    • The following stations will be closed:
      • West Portal, Forest Hill, Castro, Church and Van Ness.
    • Downtown stations shared with BART will remain open during BART operating hours. However, the Muni section will be closed at the following stations:
      • Civic Center, Powell, Montgomery and Embarcadero. 
  • Bus shuttles will provide service on all Muni Metro lines.
    • Bus shuttles will use the same stop locations as the Early Morning Metro Bus Service. 
    • The interval times on weekdays will be:
      • 10-minutes for the N Bus.
      • 12-minutes for all other lines.
    • The interval times on weekends will be:
      • 15-minutes on all lines.
  • Arrival times for Metro train service will no longer be available. For Metro bus shuttle service arrival time predictions, please check Nextbus for:
    • JBus
    • KTBus
    • LBus
    • MBus
    • NBus

Rapid Route service:

  • Service on the 5R, 9R, 28R, and 38R will be suspended. Use local bus service.
    • The 5 will use longer coaches, serving all local stops between Cabrillo/La Playa and the Transit Center for all hours of service.
    • The 9 will use longer coaches, serving all local stops between Sunnydale/McLaren School and Main/Mission for all hours of service.
    • The 38 will extend to 48th Ave after serving the VA hospital.
  • The 14R will continue to operate.

Beginning Saturday, April 4:

  • Weekend 47 service will be suspended.
    • Use the 49 which will be extended to Fisherman’s Wharf (weekends only).

Previously announced service changes:

  • Express, 41, 88 and E Line service suspended
  • Bus shuttles providing all cable car and F Line service
    • F Line service will be between Ferry & Pier 39 only

In addition to service, other information regarding parking enforcement, fines, fees, and more can be found on our COVID-19 Development and Response webpage.

Connections for Seniors: Online events to join now

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Sunnyside Community Connectors has a full program of online classes and get-togethers for seniors during this stay-at-home time.

Community Connector Upcoming Events, March 23 – April 3

We may not be able to meet in person, but there are still ways to stay engaged! Join in some of these upcoming events from the comfort and safety of your own home. Find a full calendar of virtual events on our website: www.sfcommunityliving.org/events

Community Living Campaign • http://www.sfcommunityliving.org • 415.821.1003 • info@sfcommunityliving.org

Information about joining Zoom events follows this schedule.

WED MARCH 25 / WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

  • Ten Ways to Practice Self Care, 10:00-11:00am.
    Join Arete Nicholas, RN, MA Gerontology to learn more about how to
    practice self care in these challenging times.
    Call In by Phone: Dial 1 669 900 9128. Enter the Meeting ID: 725 638 2880,
    then press #. Join Online: Go to https://zoom.us/j/7256382880
  • Open Mic, 11:00-11:30am.
    We’ll keep the call open after Arete’s talk. Join us to check in and catch up
    with your neighbors. Call In by Phone: Dial 1 669 900 9128.
    Enter the Meeting ID: 725 638 2880, then press #. Join Online: Go to
    https://zoom.us/j/7256382880
  • Coronavirus Emergency Preparedness, 11:00am.
    Join Senior Power for a call with Dr. Anna Chodos from the UCSF Department
    of Geriatrics. She will provide information and answer some of our questions.
    Dr. Chodos will present the same material again on March 27 at 11am. Call In
    by Phone: Dial 1 669 900 6833 or 1 646 558 8656. Enter Meeting ID: 298 110
    801, the press # Join Online: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/298110801.
  • Writing for Remembering with Marina, 1:30-2:30pm.
    Bring your stories and ideas. No writing experience needed.
    Call In by Phone: Dial 1 669 900 9128. Enter the Meeting ID: 725 638 2880,
    then press #. Join Online: Go to https://zoom.us/j/7256382880
  • LitQuake Writing Project, 6:00-7:30pm.
    Bring your stories and ideas. No writing experience needed.
    Call In by Phone: Dial 1 669 900 9128. Enter the Meeting ID: 901 994 890#
    Join Online: Go to http://elderwriting.net/zoom-meetings/march-18-2020/

THURS MARCH 26 / THINKING THURSDAYS  Continue reading “Connections for Seniors: Online events to join now” →

Business on the Boulevard in the Time of Coronavirus

On By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn business, Monterey Boulevard, UncategorizedLeave a comment

A survey of what’s open and how things are going for businesses on Monterey Boulevard during the coronavirus stay-at-home order, with a focus on those that serve local needs.

Railroad Expresso, 705 Monterey Blvd. Takeout only. Open limited hours: Mon-Fri 6AM to 1 PM. Sat-Sun 7 AM to 12 PM.

Owner Josepha Smith says: “Everyone has been so nice, waiting for their drinks. People are not in such a big rush!” To-go coffee containers have been popular.

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Josepha Smith (on right) with employee Karry. Take-home coffee containers (foreground) have been very popular.

Amazing Look Salon, 719 Monterey: Closed.

Wind in the Willows (preschool), 713 Monterey: Closed.

Big Joe’s Restaurant, 717 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, says posted sign. Use Grubhub or Postmates, or call 415-333-2878.

Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey: plenty of bikes and e-bikes.

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Bay Wheels bike-share station, Gennessee and Monterey.

Won Kok Restaurant, 700 Monterey: Closed, “until May 1” says posted sign.

Shanghai Dumpling, 696 Monterey: Closed, “until April 29” says posted sign.

Heff’s Barbers, 693 Monterey: Closed.

Sol y Luna Spa: Closed “until further notice” says posted sign.

Pho Dong Huong, 667 Monterey: Online takeout orders only, 11 AM to 2 AM. Use Ubereats, Postmates, Grubhub or Doordash.

Safeway, 625 Monterey: Open 6 Am to 10 PM daily. Senior hours: Tues and Thurs 6 – 9 AM.

Manager Kevin H says: “It’s hectic, but everyone has been very respectful.” The parking lot was full on a Monday morning, but the lines inside were not too long. Cashiers all in gloves and masks, as were many customers.

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Safeway, 625 Monterey Blvd.

Laundromat, 607 Monterey: Open, apparently regular hours, 7 AM to 10 PM.

Martini Cleaners, 601 Monterey: Closed “until April 7” says posted sign. Continue reading “Business on the Boulevard in the Time of Coronavirus” →