Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Gratitude comes in many forms. And, right now, there is no other group at the top of our thank-you list than first and front-line responders. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses and hospital workers are all superheroes for their bravery, care and kindness, during this chaotic time. Many businesses […]
Resources
Updated: For those seeking jobs, these companies are hiring
Miamians, if you find yourself unexpectedly unemployed, permanently or indefinitely, there may be help: Some companies are still hiring during these uncertain times. Not all the jobs are temporary. Some companies are seeking permanent, full-time employees with benefits. Keep checking back, as we will add more as we find them. Winn-Dixie – The grocery chain, […]
Mental health resources available: Don’t be afraid to ask for help
If the current situation is starting to wear on you and you feel you need help – or perhaps just some information to help ease your specific concerns – we’ve found a number of options available. See what’s right for you. Florida Blue and New Directions Behaviorial Health have activated a counseling support line available […]
Updated: Need help? There’s emergency financial assistance
Everyone needs financial assistance sometimes but finding the resources during tough times can be difficult. There are however, plenty of them available and we’ve rounded up several. They range from help with medication costs and filing for unemployment to food banks and rental and utility assistance. Here are some online resources to tap into: To […]
Store hours for seniors only
In an effort to help senior citizens during these times of social distancing, several stores are reserving their first few operating hours for people age 60 and older. Many stores are also allowing non-seniors during these hours if they are shopping for an elderly relative or friend. To keep up with latest news, sign up […]
How to find free WiFi in Miami
Now more than ever, we need WiFi. There’s work to do from home, and free activities online to keep us entertained, and digital homework for the kids and grandkids. If you don’t have a regular internet service already in place, you may be waiting for a while before you are able to get one installed. […]
Where to order fresh, local produce and other supplies
Looking for fresh, local produce? South Florida has several options. There are farmers’ market operations and growers packing up groceries for delivery or pickup. There also are restaurants doing their part by selling their stock of ingredients and other supplies. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You […]
Got pets? Emergency vet services available
Our pets are part of the family. If your pet is not feeling well, and you’re worried because you can’t reach your regular vet, there’s help available throughout South Florida. Here are veterinary services for your animals in case of an emergency. MIAMI-DADE ASPCA: Although it is temporarily suspending veterinary care services, medical emergencies are […]
Scams: Beware of deals that exploit your fears
In times of trouble, scammers often try to exploit the situation with everything from cheap and shoddy merchandise to fake charitable causes. If a deal seems too good to be true … sometimes you have to doublecheck that it’s not some attempt at fraud. The Broward Sheriff’s Office has released tips on how to spot […]
Free internet service for low-income households
In an effort to make people’s lives easier in this current climate, Comcast is increasing speeds in its Internet Essentials program – and making the service free for new, low-income customers for two months. The idea is to help people stay connected to families, workplaces and more. In a letter, Comcast President of Consumer Services […]
Free U-Haul self-storage for displaced college students
We’re starting to see businesses responding to recent developments in different ways. U-Haul is one of them. U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage at U-Haul-owned and -operated facilities to help college students in the United States and Canada who may be affected by the recent and unforeseen schedule changes at their campuses. The […]
