General Resources

Resource Guide

MENTAL WELLNESS | MENTAL AGILITY | PHYSICAL WELLNESS | FINANCIAL SECURITY | EDUCATION AND ARTIST RESOURCES | FREEDOM AT WORK | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR NETWORK

Sisters: please take care of yourselves as you continue to lead with grace. We know that—no matter your role—others look to you. We acknowledge the pressure that comes with that visibility and want to remind you that you must prioritize your own well being. As leaders in your organizations, networks, and neighborhoods during this time, you’re faced with a lot more than the logistics of preparing for quarter-end.

SUBMIT RESOURCES

Mental Wellness

Mental Agility 

  • Five minutes can be enough for quiet time—prayer, meditation, or contemplation. Consistency is key!

  • Make time to catch up with your girlfriends and others in your support network.

  • Attend a social gathering with social distancing in mind—virtual meditation group, virtual happy hour, virtual cooking party, virtual birthday celebration, or weekly check-in sponsored by a Black women’s group.

  • Reading can keep your mind engaged and agile.

Physical Wellness & Nutrition

  • Stay hydrated.

  • Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • Take a multivitamin.

  • Rest and allow your body to restore and repair.

  • Get outside. Vitamin D is crucial to well-being.

  • Preparing for longer-term impacts of COVID-19:

    • Build relationships with farmers that you meet at farmer’s markets, or through other connections (Black Farmers Index)

    • Plant vegetables on your patio, porch, or outside of your front door.

    • If you do not currently have health coverage, complete the necessary paperwork for medical services provided by county or local clinics to get the process going.

If uninsured, explore options for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act. (Many entrepreneurs do not have health insurance. This is for YOU, too!) In California, the administering agency is Covered California.

Cooking and meal prep with Living with Phyllis. View videos on YouTube.

Access the Black Farmers Index to identify farmers in your area. A resource made possible by Ark Republic.

Financial Security

  • Consider your situation and possible scenarios and create a plan for a potential recession.

  • Establish relationships with community service resources organizations. Let them know your needs so that they can prepare to support you (medical and mental health services, fresh and nonperishable food items).

  • Seek out ways to further decrease or consolidate expenses with friends, family, or neighbors. If your lease is up, consider all options for the next couple of years.

  • Opt for one less takeout meal a week. Every bit helps!

  • Seek out free financial advice from local resources.

  • Resources:

Education and Artist Resources

Freedom at Work

Everyone has their own work to do. Share these resources with your coworkers and friends instead of expending yourself time and time again.

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Career Opportunities from our Network

BlackFemaleProject

University of California, Berkeley

JFCS East Bay Career Center

Would you like your job posting shared with our network of over 1,200 professionals? Email info@blackfemaleproject.org for more information.