What is the IAPALA COVID-19 Community Fund?
This year has been a trying time for AAPI workers and families. Over 2 million AAPI workers are at the front lines fighting COVID-19, and on top of that, millions of workers are experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic. That loss of income means that many workers are struggling to cover basic needs for their families, all while facing challenges that include anti-Asian racism in and out of the workplace. That’s why IAPALA is launching the COVID-19 Community Fund to help workers and their families with direct financial support.
In these difficult times, it is more important than ever to support our APALA/IAPALA family. Many AAPI families are ineligible for other forms of government assistance due to immigration status or other barriers. We will prioritize serving families and workers who cannot access public assistance or other forms of financial support. This fund will be for APALA/IAPALA affiliated members, workers, and families. That means if you have taken action with us or have been part of our community, you may apply for yourself or someone you love.
In these difficult times, it is more important than ever to support our APALA/IAPALA family. Many AAPI families are ineligible for other forms of government assistance due to immigration status or other barriers. We will prioritize serving families and workers who cannot access public assistance or other forms of financial support. This fund will be for APALA/IAPALA affiliated members, workers, and families. That means if you have taken action with us or have been part of our community, you may apply for yourself or someone you love.
Three ways you can contribute:
>>> Our online campaign (still open) <<<
>>> Through your APALA membership* <<<
>>> Our online campaign (still open) <<<
>>> Through your APALA membership* <<<
*If you don't have a 2020 APALA membership yet, you can designate 50% to go directly to the community fund. If you already renewed your membership this year, please email us at apala@apalanet.org about donating half your membership to the community fund.
>>> DONATE <<<
Apply Now!
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Approved applications will receive a one-time payment of $500. If you need to complete this application in a separate window, use bit.ly/apalacommunityfund.