INFORMACIÓN DISPONIBLE EN ESPAÑOL AQUÍ
Unemployment Insurance
Those who qualify for unemployment benefits can be paid up to Pays benefits as much as $504 per week for up to 39 weeks, plus an additional $600 per week in federal coronavirus relief.
NYS has waived the 7-day waiting period to apply for benefits. To file unemployment insurance claims, visit the NYS Department of Labor.
Your immigration status may affect your eligibility to apply for unemployment benefits.
Direct Relief and Financial Assistance for Individuals
We are continuously updating this information. If you don't see any resources listed in your region, please contact us to find out about additional available resources.
National
Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation (for undocumented families)
HealthWell Foundation (for those with COVID-19 Diagnosis)
Why Hunger - Find Food - National Map
New York City
New York Foundation Directory of Community Response Funds
New York State (by region)
CARES Child Care Scholarship for Parents - to provide child care to essential workers at no cost to the worker.
Hudson Valley
Community Resource Center of NY (Westchester)
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York (NYC & Hudson Valley)
City of Newburgh Immigrant Relief Fund (Orange County)
Project Resilience (Ulster County)
Apply through:
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Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
- Contact:Annie LeBron [email protected]
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North East Community Center
- Contact: Jessica Raymond [email protected]
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Grace Immigrant Outreach
- Contact: Lupe Evans [email protected]
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Columbia Opportunities
- Contact: 518-828-4611 or 877-378-4325 (toll free)
- Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene Counties
- Contact: 518-828-8660
Columbia County Sanctuary Movement, Mano a Mano Mutual Aid Fund (Columbia County)
Hudson River Housing, Inc - Covers Housing Expenses and Unavoidable Expenses (Dutchess County)
Funds will be used to make direct payments to landlords and utility companies. Housing expenses will be prioritized, but we will also accept applications for unavoidable expenses such as medical bills, car payments, etc.
Financial relief to our neighbors that may not receive a federal stimulus check.
Central & Western NY
Buffalo COVID-19 Solidarity Fund
Long Island
Industry Specific
Farm Aid Northeast BIPOC Farmers Relief Fund
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation Relief Fund
National Restaurant Association Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
Sam Adams, Greg Hill Foundation Restaurant Strong Fund
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund (for Service Workers)
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
Assistance for Door Dash Employees
National Domestic Workers Alliance
Tenants' Rights
Rent Moratorium
Evictions across New York State are suspended through August 31, 2021. You may not be evicted without 30 days notice and a court order. For more information about tenants rights in New York State, visit the website of Attorney General Leticia James.
Additional Resources