College and Career Pathways, K-12 Education
COVID-19 Resources for Students, Families, & Grant Partners
Last updated April 21, 2020
In light of COVID-19 Coronavirus, The Skillman Foundation is compiling a list of free or low-cost resources for students and families to help stay healthy, happy, and learning. Furthermore, we will provide resources for our grant partners to support their work and operations during this time. This non-exhaustive list will be updated periodically as new services become available.
The City of Detroit and the Community Education Commission have also launched a comprehensive list of resources for students and families, including resources on food, learning, volunteering, and more. Click here to view their website.
Furthermore, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan has launched a COVID-19 Community Response Fund to help residents meet their needs during this time. Click here to learn more.
Finally, we want to hear from Detroit students about their questions, concerns, and feelings surrounding school closures. Click here to learn how they can participate in our #DetroitScholar campaign.
Learning Resources
- High School Senior FAQ from The Skillman Foundation and the Detroit College Access Network
- Free Educational Subscriptions from Amazing Educational Resources
- 30 Free Online Museum, Zoo, Aquarium, & Theme Park Tours from Good Housekeeping
- Free Online Museum Tours from Travel + Leisure
- Sample Daily Schedule for Students at Home from Khan Academy
- K-8 Fun & Free Ways to Learn from Home from Teachers Pay Teachers
- Grades 1-5 Choice Boards
- Free Children’s Programming from Detroit Public Television
- Academic Packets & Online Learning from Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD)
- Free Day-by-Day Learning Resources from Scholastic
- Making the Most of COVID-19 School Closures from Neuropsychology & Education Services for Children & Adolescents
- K-2 Reading, Math, and Fitness Resources from Fluency & Fitness
- Access to Educational Resources for Closed Schools from Age of Learning
- March SAT Testing Information from the College Board
- Free Virtual Learning Opportunities from Developing K.I.D.S.
- Tele-Town Halls on COVID-19 Resources for Families from the COVID313 Community Coalition for Families and Students
- Metro Detroit Parent and Student COVID-Resource sharing site
- Comics, Lesson Plans, Activities for Teachers & Caregivers from Weird Enough Productions
- IAssistYouth.org, Free Live Homework Help & Tutoring from The Lawn Academy
- Education in Isolation Resources from Digital Trends
Health & Well-Being Resources
- Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch Locations from DPSCD
- List of Local Food Services from ClickOnDetroit
- List of Food Pantries by Zip Code from PantryNet.org
- Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus from Child Mind Institute
- 12 At-Home Workouts to Do with Your Kids from Qalo
- Tips for Dealing with Coronavirus Anxiety from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Tips for Supporting Student Wellness during COVID-19 from the University of Michigan
Coronavirus-Specific Resources
- COVID-19 Community Response Fund from the United Way for Southeast Michigan
- How to get your $1,200 Stimulus Check from the University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions
- Detroit-Based COVID-19 Mutual Aid
- Resources for Home from the Center for Disease Control
- COVID-19 Resources from the National Institute of Health
- Detroit-Based COVID-19 Resources from the Detroit Health Department
- Michigan-Based COVID-19 Resources from the State of Michigan
Technology Resources
- Free Charter Internet for Families with Students via WIVB.com
- Discounted Internet from Comcast & AT&T from The Detroit Free Press
Grant Partner Resources
- Payroll Protection Program Enrollment from IFF
- Payroll Protection Program Enrollment for Southeastern Michigan Nonprofits from the Community Reinvestment Fund
- Association of Fundraising Professionals for Great Detroit Townhalls on Organizational Impact of and Response to COVID-19
- Skillman Foundation’s Grant Partner Flexibility Request Form
- Human Resources/Legal Support for Grant Partners from The Skillman Foundation and Clark Hill and HR Advisory Advantage
- COVID-19 Community Response Fund Funding Application from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan
- Crisis Communications for Nonprofits and Foundations during COVID-19 from The Communications Network Detroit
- Scenario Planning During Moments of Crisis Webinar from The Bridgespan Group
Volunteer Opportunities
- In-person opportunities, blood drive information and in-kind donations
- Virtual volunteer opportunities
- IAssistYouth.org, Free Live Homework Help & Tutoring from The Lawn Academy is looking for online volunteers
- COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities from the State of Michigan
The Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation is a grantmaking organization established in 1960 by Rose Skillman. We have granted out more than $730 million and have served as a vocal advocate to strengthen K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and racial equity and justice.
We are in the process of developing a new strategic framework, co-designed with Detroit youth and their champions.