Resources for Those Facing Loss of Income
Financial Resources and Ways to Support Those Impacted by Coronavirus
We are living in uncertain times. The impact of the Coronavirus continues to tear through our communities and leave many of us and those we love worried about the future. Here in New York City, we are all but removed from the lives we knew just days ago. As Covid-19 shuts down our city, we must respect and follow the advisories from our government. With each passing day, someone we know is impacted. A job lost, a married couple both now unemployed, nurses in fear, dog walkers, nannies and drivers all without work. These are no longer just statistics, they are our friends, they are our families. Here in New York, like many places around the world, we are hopeful that brighter days are ahead. If you can provide a little to someone in need, please take care of those around you. Pay your babysitter for days you would have gone out. Pay your dog walker and tell him to stay safely indoors. Keep your community going through small acts of kindness. If you are in need of emergency assistance please find a few resources below or DONATE. Stay well.
Domestic Workers
The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the United States. Learn more about how you can support in-home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners during this crisis or apply for aid here: NDWA
Service Workers
One Fair Wage is offering cash assistance to service workers and tipped workers. They are raising emergency cash assistance funds to support tipped workers and other service workers who are being fired, seeing their shifts cut and their customers dry up, and/or are staying home for health and the safety of others. You can seek assistance or donate here: ONE FAIR WAGE
Freelance Artists
Emergency funding is available to support freelance artists of all kinds. To apply for assistance or donate visit the comprehensive list here: Covid19RESOURCES
Credit Cards & Banks
Many banks and credit cards are offering ways to help lessen the burden on those impacted by the Coronavirus. They are offering waived monthly fees, waived ATM fees, late payment forgiveness and credit limit increases to name a few. Each bank and credit card provider is different. Be sure to contact yours right away and inquire about what ways they are willing to help. Check out a comprehensive list here to start: USA TODAY
Mortgages
Federal officials announced a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures to help bring some relief to the millions of people losing their jobs or some income due to the Coronavirus. Housing is commonly the most expensive bill Americans face each month and there is uncertainty around how some will pay nexts months rent or mortgage. While there are no announcements on help for renters there are a number of ways to postpone your mortgage payments in the wake of this crisis. Assistance varies from state to state. Forbes breaks it down: RELIEF TRACKER
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