A Running Guide to Services Now Free (or Discounted) in Response to the Coronavirus

Life looks radically different these days as the country continues to work to contain the spread of the coronavirus. While staying inside, wearing masks, and maintaining social distance are still the best things we can do, being stuck at home is taking a toll on many people—not just mentally, but physically and financially, too.

In response to the outbreak, many companies have offered their services for free to help folks get through these uncertain times, which is especially helpful for those in the industries that have recently had to force layoffs and shutter their doors. Whether you’re looking to work off your nervous energy with some exercise, read your way through a library’s worth of books, or schedule an appointment with a mental health professional, these free services can help you keep your composure and your cash.

Pass the time at home

We’re all stuck inside, staring longingly out the window, slowly succumbing to cabin fever. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of free entertainment to take your mind off the news.

Read (or listen) to books

• Scribd, an e-book and audiobook subscription service, is offering a free 30-day trial that gives you access to more than one million titles.
• New and returning readers will receive a two-month free subscription to Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited, which has a library stocked with more than a million free titles.

Stream movies and television for free

• Movies Anywhere has added Screen Pass, a new feature that will allow members to loan digital movies to their friends and family. Members can share up to three movies a month and recipients will have two weeks to watch (and re-watch) the film.
• Download the Google Chrome extension Netflix Party for free to watch movies simultaneously with your friends as you socially distance.
• Sling TV is offering free access to select on-demand movies, television shows, and ABC News Live.
• Starting on April 3, HBO will make 500 hours of programming available for free for a limited time. You can find the free titles, which include titles such as The Sopranos, Veep, and The Wire, under the heading #StayHomeBoxOffice.

Listen to live music (or make it)

• The New York-based Metropolitan Opera launched “Nightly Met Opera Streams,” which as its name suggests, is a nightly series of free, live opera performances that anyone can tune in to.
• The Minimoog Model D, an iOS app that allows you to turn your device into a synthesizer, is free to download from Moog Music until further notice.
• Apple is offering free 90-day trials to its video and music editing apps, Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X.

Unleash your inner

• The Know-How Series, a mix of creative writing and Instagram branding classes released by the media company Frolic, is now free for the duration of the outbreak.

Move your body and clear your mind

It can be all too easy to give in to the urge to sink further into the couch as the days in self-quarantine pass with no end in sight. A few minutes of guided meditation or a talk with your therapist will clear your mind—and so will a sweat sesh, which can help you shake the pent-up anxiety you’re likely feeling. The good news is that it’s perfectly fine to head outdoors for a jog (as long as you take the right precautions and don’t exchange any high fives along the way). But if you miss the structure of organized group classes, here are a few companies committed to helping you stay healthy through the outbreak.

Burn off that nervous energy

• Planet Fitness is streaming live, at-home workouts for free on its Facebook page daily at 7pm eastern.
• Orangetheory Fitness is offering free “Orangetheory at Home” workout videos on their YouTube channel.

Take care of your mental health

• Headspace, a mediation app that we recommend, is offering free subscriptions to US healthcare workers through the end of 2020. To qualify, you’ll need to provide your National Provider Identifier.
• Aura, a meditation app, is offering a free 3-month subscription when you use the code FINDPEACE2020. The subscription includes unlimited access to mindfulness meditations, life coaching, inspiring stories, and music.

Support local restaurants

Many cities across the country have mandated restaurant and bar closures, but these establishments are still open for pickup and delivery (and some are now offering outdoor seating, too). In a time that’s so uncertain for locally-owned business, it’s important to support them however you can.

Eat for less

• Mrs. Fields is offering frontline and healthcare workers 25% off the bundles in its “Medical Heroes Collection.”
• Outback is offering a 10% discount to nurses, doctors, medical staff, police officers and firefighters with ID.
• Essential workers are eligible to receive a free Snickers bar by way of an e-gift card redeemable at Walmart.
• When healthcare workers purchase a dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme on Mondays through Sept. 7, they’ll be offered an additional glazed donut for just $1 with a valid work ID.

Resources for teachers and students of all ages

With much uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year, many students all over the country will be continuing their education at home. Whether you’re a parent with the need to homeschool your young ones or a college student who will be learning remotely, these companies are offering free resources to help.

For college students

• Coursera, an online learning hub used by college professors, is opening their catalogue of 3,800 courses to college students for free. The site is also offering more than 400 free Ivy League courses for a limited time.

For younger students

• Khan Academy, a free online learning platform, has released daily schedules for students in Pre-K through grade 12.
• PBS Kids is sending out a daily newsletter to subscribers filled with activities and educational games for kids ages 2 through 8.
• The National Black Lives Matter At School Coalition has released free anti-racism lessons for every grade level and are offering these free, downloadable lessons to
• “Caring for Each Other and Ourselves During The Coronavirus,” an ebook that frames the coronavirus in a way that young children can understand, can be downloaded for free.

For teachers

• Loom, a video service that allows users to record their screens and audio during video calls, is now offering free lifetime access for teachers and students.
• The game-based learning platform Kahoot! is providing teachers with free access to its premium subscription, which will help educators stay connected with their students and fellow teachers.

Make WFH easier

Working from home is becoming the new norm as the country continues to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus—but making the switch from corporate cubicle to home office can be jarring, even if you’ve been doing it for the last few months. These companies have released free resources for anyone struggling to find their WFH groove.

Perfect the art of video calls

• Krisp, an app that removes background noise from calls, introduced a free tier that gives all users 120 minutes a week of free noise cancellation. The company is also granting unlimited use of the app for free to all students, teachers, hospital, and government workers worldwide for the next month.
• Speeko, a public speaking coaching app, is offering free resources during the COVID-19 outbreak to frontline and healthcare workers.

Stay productive

• LinkedIn is offering free business development courses through LinkedIn Learning centered around remote working.
• Humu, a company that specializes in encouraging productivity within remote workforces, is providing free nudges (short, scientifically-backed email suggestions to help you work from home) during the outbreak.

Stay connected

• MeeroDrop, a visual content sharing site, is offering large file transfers for free. It’s also increasing the storage capacity to 10GB and the length of time that files can be accessed to three months.
• Mint Mobile is giving customers free unlimited data until April 14.

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