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Here’s how you can help people who’ve lost jobs or housing in the wake of coronavirus From fighting xenophobia to rent assistance, these groups are offering support to vulnerable groups — and have advice for how you can help. By Marisa Kabas Mar 21, 2020, 8:10am EDT The fallout from the spread of coronavirus has highlighted how many Americans are one disaster away from physical, emotional, or economic ruin. Now, while many await federal and state assistance, those in more secure financial positions have an opportunity to step up and help.
But with so many communities affected, it’s difficult to know where your time and dollars are best spent: Millions of uninsured Americans are at risk for catching the virus, could incur enormous medical bills for treatment, even if relief legislation promises to cover testing; salaried and hourly workers at nonessential businesses have suddenly found themselves without wages, and some without homes; local businesses have been forced to shutter; and an uptick in racist rhetoric has resulted in increased danger for Asian Americans.
Social distancing measures recommended by authorities mean helping in person isn’t an option for the vast majority of Americans right now, but there are many worthy organizations seeking monetary donations to continue their work for a variety of affected communities. For many, money has never been tighter. But for those with a few dollars to spare, they can help vulnerable communities have a buffer long after the spread of Covid-19 is contained. Here are a few ways you can assist.
If you want to help restaurant and service-industry workers
Several local and state governments have forced restaurants and bars and other food- and beverage-related businesses deemed nonessential to limit service to takeout and delivery only, or shut down altogether. As a result, thousands of hourly workers have suddenly found themselves without wages.
Bartender Andy Bechtol makes cocktails to go at Caffe Dante bar and restaurant in Manhattan. Though some restaurants have been able to sell to-go orders, a large number of workers in the sector have seen their hours cut, or have been laid off. Victor J. Blue/Getty Images Eater has compiled a list of several organizations supporting workers in the restaurant industry. The Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, in particular, is using donations both to provide zero-interest loans to businesses to help them reopen and create a relief fund for “individual workers facing economic hardships or health crises as a direct result of COVID-19.”
Similarly, One Fair Wage, a nonprofit lobbying for a higher minimum wage for the industry, has set up a fund for tipped workers suffering from work scarcity. The fund is looking to raise $213,000 — a symbolic figure highlighting the current $2.13 tipped minimum wage — for immediate distribution to “tipped restaurant workers, delivery drivers, personal service workers and others affected by coronavirus and the economic downturn.”