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Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund is sponsored by United Way of New York City. This fund deploys rapid-response grants to community organizations on the front lines serving New Yorkers during crises, including food insecurity and support for asylum seekers. The Salvation Army, with its focus on emergency assistance and hunger relief, would be a strong fit.
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Grace 1 Year Emergency Assistance And Community Needs Fund - United Way of New York City Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund Respond to sudden or emerging needs of our neighbors by strengthening the nonprofit organizations that do the most critical work.
Rapidly launched the Emergency Assistance and Community Needs (EACN) Fund, raising and distributing over $750,000 in grants to support critical services for asylum seekers and community partners.
in funding & non-monetary services Immediately deployed ~ $550,000 in funding and non-monetary services (e.g., rideshare codes, support in accessing COVID and Fly vaccinations) to support community partners working with asylum seekers on the ground at the point of arrival.
to ten grassroots community-based organizations Awarded $50,000 each to ten grassroots community-based organizations through a competitive Request for Proposals, prioritizing small and new grantees to expand impact–foundational English learning classes, parent workshops, legal clinics, as well as emergency food and housing support. UWNYC has proven to be one of the nation’s preeminent community mobilization organizations.
The EACN Fund was designed to meet emergency situations that arise in New York City and allows UWNYC to provide grants to organizations at the community level to ensure that they have the resources they need to serve their clients and communities rapidly and effectively.
Currently deployed to singularly focus on service provision to asylum seekers in New York City, the EACN can be redeployed to direct resources to community-based organizations in the wake of future crisis serving individuals and families with the care, dignity, and attention that everyone in our city deserves.
Insights that Guide this Work Approximately 60,000 asylum-seekers, or new New Yorkers, have arrived to this city in need of the basic necessities. Seventy-five percent of these folks are entering the City’s shelter system and 30% are families. Keep up with our Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations in New York City working with asylum seekers and providing emergency relief to families and individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund is funded by United Way of New York City. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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