An Important Update from RISE
Dear Friends
Like many of you, we are working to help stop the spread of the virus by working from home and cancelling in-person programs for the time being. We are working to develop projects for our youth to work on at home and an online platform for them to get together virtually.
In the coming weeks we will be rolling out more virtual lessons and resources. We are hosting a weekly knitalong on Wednesdays for community members of all levels to knit together. We will also be hosting a weekly sewing workshop on Fridays as part of Project: Sew and Protect, our new initiative to deliver hand sewn protective apparel to organizations in need of supplies.
We also want to share with you some important resources during this challenging time:
General Information:
Food Assistance:
- Food pantries and community kitchens
- Free meals available for all children
- Resources for families and students
- FreshDirect launches initiative to provide food to families in need
Resources for Businesses:
- Resources for restaurant workers and owners
- NYC Employee Retention Grant Program
- Disaster Assistance Loans
Emergency Assistance:
- Emergency fund for undocumented young people and their families
- COVID-19 Student Relief Fund
- New York State Unemployment Benefits
Free Technology Resources:
- Spectrum is offering free internet to K-12 and college students
- Comcast is offering 2 months of free internet to low income applicants
- The Department of Education is lending iPads to K-12 students
- Digital resources from the public library
Mental Health Resources:
Educational Activities and Resources:
