Youth and Family Enrichment Services
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
COVID-19/Coronavirus is a massive, unprecedented global health crisis. It's hard not to panic during these uncertain times, and that's why YoFES is here to help.
As you scroll through this page, you'll find resources for individuals, families, artists, and more. We'll be diligently updating this page until the pandemic is under control. Remember, we're all in this together!
General COVID-19/Coronavirus Information
Go to Boston.gov to read up on the latest local COVID-19 Updates
Review the current Massachusetts COVID -19 Vaccine Distribution Timeline projections
Resource Spotlight: April 2021
Announcement from the city-wide Haitian Community Liaison, Roudnie Célestin:
Message: If you or anyone 16 or older needs a COVID-19 vaccine, please contact me.
Dates: Wednesday, April 21 or Thursday April 22
Email: roudnie.celestin@boston.gov
Phone: 617-635-2677
Mesaj: Si ou menm oswa nenpòt moun 16 an ou plis ta vle pran yon vaksen COVID-19, fè m' konnen.
Dat: Mèkredi, 21 Avril + Jedi 22 Avril
Imel: roudnie.celestin@boston.gov
Phone: 617-635-2677
More Vaccine Appointment Links
Boston Resident & Family Resources
General Resources
Mayor's Health Line (multilingual help available):
(617) 534-5050
More Vaccination Resources
Call to make an appointment:
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Boston Medical Center (Morningstar Baptist): (617) 638-9260
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Codman Square Health Center (Russell Auditorium): (617) 822-8271
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Harbor Health (Florian Hall): (888) 503-0766
Need a ride to your vaccination appointment?
Call Boston Age Strong Commission at (617) 635-4366
Immigrant Specific Resources
City of Boston Office of Financial Empowerment: Info on Free Tax Assistance
Family Health and Wellness
Women's Advocacy & Advancement
COVID-19 Relief Funds
Housing Rights & Free Legal Resources
Resources for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Abuse
ATASK 24 hr Domestic Abuse Hotline: (617) 338-2355
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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For deaf or hard of hearing individuals: TTY 1-800-787-3224
Are you in need of financial relief?
Èske ou bezwen sekou finansye?
COVID-19 Relief Fund for Boston Immigrant Families is currently able to release a limited number of small grants designed to assist in procuring essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click the button below to fill out our short and simple application.
Pou asistans nan lang kreyòl ayisyen, tanpri kontakte
Additional Resources Posted Weekly!
Can't find a link to the service you need? Or do you have suggestions on what resources we should post? Contact us to share your thoughts!
Boston Artist Resources
Know of any active artist relief funds or grant applications that aren't featured here? Hit us up at admin@yofes.org. We'd love your input in expanding this list!