Coronavirus update (Tuesday, March 24):
Friends of El Sol, we continue to look for ways to support you during the COVID-19 crisis. For more general information please call El Sol at 561-745-9860 ext 4100. For case management services please call Diana directly at 561-234-0809, for legal help call Sury at 561-249-7444, and for our community health area call Betzy at 561-232-7516. We will continue to be providing updates on our webpage and social media channels.
Actualización de coronavirus (martes 24 de marzo):
Amigos de El Sol, seguimos buscando formas de apoyarlos durante la crisis de COVID-19. Para major información llame al 561-745-9860 ext 4100. Para renovar ID u otra ayuda llame a Diana al Departamento de Gestión de Casos 561-234-0509; Para preguntas legales puede llamar a Sury al departamento Legal: 561-249-7444 y para apoyo del area de salud y comunidad llame a Betzy al 561-232-7516 Seguiremos actualizándole via nuestra página web y redes sociales.
Coronavirus update (Monday, March 23):
El Sol Labor Hall services have been temporarily suspended until further notice. During this time of crisis, El Sol will not be matching day-laborers with contractors and homeowners needing workers. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to prioritize the welfare of our workers, employers, staff and the broader community. We will continue providing updates on our webpage and social media channels.
Actualización sobre el coronavirus (Lunes 23 de marzo, 2020)
El Sol ha decidido suspender temporalmente sus servicios laborales. Esta ha sido una decisión difícil pero necesaria para proteger la salud del trabajador, el empleador, el personal de El Sol y la comunidad que nos rodea. Durante este momento de crisis, El Sol no emparejará a trabajadores con contratistas u otro empleadores. Agradecemos su comprensión y paciencia durantes estos momentos de crisis comunitaria. esos síntomas. Seguimos buscando la manera de ayudarles durante esta crisis y estaremos atendiéndole por vía telefónica. Para major información llame al 561-745-9860 ext 4100.
Coronavirus update (Sunday, March 22):
El Sol remains committed to our mission in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has created much uncertainty and El Sol is working hard to continue to provide essential services to our community while following all guidance provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as local and state public health authorities.
Beginning Monday, March 23rd El Sol will move to the second phase of our Virtual Labor Hall services with additional adjusted hours and no day laborers waiting in El Sol Labor Hall.
– New Labor Hall hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 10 AM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
– Day laborers will check-in electronically starting at 6:00 AM online
– Electronic links will include health screening questions
– Day laborers will wait at home to be matched with an employer
– Employers may walk in, call or email their job requests. We recommend employers call 561-601-8541 or email us at contactus@friendsofelsol.org with job request as there will be an approximate waiting time of 20 minutes, as day laborers leave their home to meet employers.
– Employers will meet day laborers in El Sol’s parking lot.
The Labor Hall will close if CDC/Health Dept/Town of Jupiter issues a recommendation or by Executive Decision.
Thank you for your continued support as we adjust our services to support our community.
Coronavirus update (Sunday, March 15):
El Sol is committed to the health and safety of everyone in the El Sol family including staff, volunteers, interns, clients and the community at large. We are monitoring the current Coronavirus situation and taking appropriate actions in response. It is important for us to continue to provide services to our community, but also keep the wellbeing of everyone involved at the forefront of our activities. Therefore, as of Tuesday, March 17th, we are transitioning to a temporary “Virtual Labor Hall” mode, allowing us to provide our clients with the opportunity to work and access our services without gathering in our building. If you want to Hire a Worker please call us at 561-745-9860 for further instructions.
- New Labor Hall hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 12 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
- ESL, literacy, and GED preparation classes will be held in a virtual manner to the extent it is possible.
- Vocational training, general workshops, community service, partner programs and school-based programs are all suspended until further notice.
- Special events and volunteer driven classes are suspended until further notice.
- Case Management and legal services will continue to be offered by appointment only or via phone and email.
- We are suspending all on-site volunteer work temporarily. Please contact mike@friendsofelsol.org for more information.
- In accordance with CDC and Health Department Guidelines, we have enhanced cleaning procedures and continue to stress the importance of hand washing and respiratory hygiene for all our clients and employees who enter the building.
- We are asking all employees and clients who have traveled internationally (or domestically to “active” areas) to self-quarantine for 14 days.
- We are asking anyone who displays symptoms or who has been exposed to someone who displays symptoms to leave the premises and seek medical advice.
Now, maybe even more than ever, we will continue to need your support. For more information on how we impact our local community please call us at 561-745-9860 or email contactus@friendsofelsol.org
May we all stay well and find some inner tranquility during this difficult time.
El Sol está comprometido con la salud y la seguridad de todos los miembros de la familia de El Sol, incluyendo el personal, los voluntarios, los clientes y la comunidad a nuestro alrededor. Estamos monitoreando la situación del Coronavirus y respondiendo con las medidas apropiadas. Es importante para nosotros continuar brindando servicios a nuestra comunidad, a la vez de mantener el bienestar de todos los involucrados. Por lo tanto, a partir del martes 17 de marzo, el salón laboral de El Sol estará operando de manera virtual, permitiéndonos continuar brindándole a nuestros clientes la oportunidad de trabajar sin aglomeración en el edificio. Si desea contratar a un trabajador favor llamar al 561-745-9860 para más información.
- Las clases de inglés, Plazas Comunitarias y GED se realizarán de manera virtual en la medida de lo posible.
- La capacitación vocacional, los talleres educativos, el servicio comunitario, los programas compartidos con socios comunitarios y los programas basados en la escuela están suspendidos hasta nuevo aviso.
- Los eventos especiales y las clases dirigidas por voluntarios se suspenden hasta nuevo aviso.
- Los servicios legales y de gestión de casos se seguirán ofreciendo sólo con cita previa o por teléfono y correo electrónico.
- El trabajo ofrecido por voluntarios queda temporalmente suspendido.
- De acuerdo con los lineamientos de la CDC y el Departamento de Salud, hemos implementado protocolos adicionales de limpieza, seguimos enfatizando la importancia del lavado de manos y la higiene respiratoria a todos los clientes y empleados que entren al edificio.
- Se le pide a cualquier cliente o empleado que haya viajado internacionalmente (o a áreas activas dentro del país), o ha estado en contacto con alquien que ha viajado o presenta síntomas, que permanezca en casa por un período de 14 días.
- Le pediremos a cualquiera que presente síntomas o ha estado en contacto con otra persona con síntomas que deje las instalaciones y busque atención médica.
Ahora, más que nunca, necesitamos de su apoyo. Para aprender más sobre el impacto que El Sol tiene sobre la comunidad favor de comunicarse a contactus@friendsofelsol.org
Esperamos que todos se mantengan saludables y puedan encontrar tranquilidad durante este tiempo difícil.
