An important ask for you

We identified six new charities that are supporting those most in need during the economic and health crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Friends -

I'm writing to you today to ask if you can split a contribution between six new charities we've identified that are supporting those most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is the truth:

We are in the middle of a serious economic and health crisis. 3.3 million people filed for unemployment last week while the number of reported coronavirus cases and deaths in the U.S. continues to rise.

Many states have ordered non-essential businesses to close, leaving millions of workers with reduced hours and lost income, or out of a job entirely. Many are struggling to pay rent, provide food for their families, and afford the basic necessities they need.

These six new groups – the Restaurant Worker Disaster Relief Fund, the Workers Fund, the National Bail Fund Network's COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, CERF+ COVID-19 Response Fund, Rent Zero Tenant Organizing Fund, and Amazonians United Mutual Aid Fund – are working on the front lines to help those most vulnerable during this crisis.

They need our support right now. If you can afford to contribute, I am asking today:

Can you please split a $10 contribution between these six new charities today to provide important support to those in need right now?

You can read a bit more about the six new charities below.

Restaurant Worker Disaster Relief Fund is providing direct financial support to restaurant workers in need. With restaurant closures happening in huge numbers, this fund provides small grants to workers who are out of work or with reduced hours.

The Workers Fund is providing direct aid to gig and low-earning contract workers, who have seen their income come to a halt and who don't have a safety net.

National Bail Fund Network's COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund is giving direct aid to organizations working during the crisis to free individuals in jails and immigration detention centers. Jails are potential hot spots for spreading the virus, and people who can be bailed out should be.

CERF+ COVID-19 Response Fund is offering a safety net and disaster aid for artists and artisans during the crisis. Protecting artists during this crisis is essential, as their income has disappeared, and sustaining the arts should always be a priority for our society.

Rent Zero Tenant Organizing Fund is supporting tenants across the country to organize and win demands for eviction moratorium and no rents during the crisis and recovery. With millions of people out of work, this is vital organizing work to protect people in need.

Amazonians United Mutual Aid Fund is organizing a mutual aid fund for Amazon warehouse workers who are putting themselves at risk during this crisis, focusing first on warehouses that have confirmed coronavirus cases but whose coworkers must still work without adequate safety protections.

Now more than ever it is important that we are willing to fight for people we do not know. With so many put out of work or put in harm's way as a result of the coronavirus crisis, we must do all we can to help those impacted.

If you can split a contribution today – and only if you can afford to – it would go a long way toward helping these groups provide critical support during this time of need.

Contribute $10 to split between these six new organizations supporting people who are most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

We understand if you are not able to contribute today. As always, thank you for being a part of this campaign and for showing that we are all in this together.

In solidarity,

Faiz Shakir
Campaign Manager

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