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COVID-19 RELIEF RESOURCES
Sweet Relief's COVID-19 Fund
weet Relief is here to provide immediate assistance and we have created this DONOR-DIRECTED FUND with a limited amount of funds available to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus.
Sweet Relief's Rex Roadie Fund
This fund was created in partnership with the Rex Foundation to help ill, disabled and economically challenged crew who are facing financial hardship*. 100% of the money donated into this fund will go toward helping roadies, tour managers, stage managers, and all production crew who work behind the scenes.
Backline: Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative
Backline has launched the Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative, providing virtual mental health & wellness support to the music industry through bi-weekly support groups, yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions.
A2IM
A2IM is surveying indie music companies about how the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting their businesses. The results will inform the organization’s discussions with the New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, as well as its investigations of federal assistance programs.
HOB Music Forward: Crew Nation
In partnership with Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, has established Crew Nation— a global relief fund for live music crews. Music Forward Foundation will be administering the fund, and managing the application, review, and award process.
The Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
To provide direct financial assistance to musicians who have lost work as a result of corona related event cancellations.
The Actors Fund
To help the community during this public health crisis The Actors Fund has partnered with other entertainment industry organizations to provide emergency financial assistance to those who have immediate financial needs. Support is provided through a number of funds to actors, dancers, film and television workers, musicians, theater workers, and Hollywood support staff.
AGMA Relief Fund
Any AGMA member in good standing is entitled and encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund.
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individual artists and arts administrators of color who are financially impacted by COVID-19.
CERF +
For the time-being, CERF+’s emergency relief grants related to Covid-19 will focus on those infected with the virus that require intensive medical care.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
Provides urgent funding for visual and performing artists who have sudden, anticipated opportunities to present their work to the public when there is insufficient time to see other sources of funding; or incur unexpected or un-budgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates.
The International Bluegrass Music Association
If you are or have been a professional in the business of bluegrass and are in a time of emergency need, you may apply here for assistance from the Bluegrass Trust Fund.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts: Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund
The Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund will disburse $1,500 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 virus. Applicants must be individual artists, or an individual representing an artist collective, ensemble, or group.
Freelancers Union: Freelancers Relief Fund
Freelancers Relief Fund will offer financial assistance of up to $1,000 per freelance household in the U.S. to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs, including food or food supplies, utility payments, and cash assistance to cover income loss. (Applications will open on April 2, 2020.)
Hello Alice: COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant
The COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant supports small business owners impacted by coronavirus. In addition to funding, grant recipients will receive ongoing support from the Hello Alice community.
Motion Picture & Television Fund: COVID-19 Relief Fund
The COVID-19 Relief Fund aims to help those workers in the entertainment industry who are suffering COVID-19 related hardships. Applicants must be industry members that demonstrate financial need and meet minimum earnings or hours thresholds.
National Geographic: COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists
The National Geographic Society is launching an emergency fund for journalists all over the world who wish to cover COVID-19 within their own communities. The Fund will distribute support ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 for local coverage of the preparation, response, and impact of this global pandemic as seen through evidence-based reporting. Eligible applicants include writers, photographers, videographers, audio journalists, cartographers, filmmakers, and data visualization experts.
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
The One Fair Wage Emergency Fund is providing cash assistance to restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers, and more who need the money they aren’t getting to survive. At the moment, the Fund is prioritizing tipped workers, gig workers and service workers in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. However, they are currently taking applications nationally and are actively raising money to support workers in all states as soon as possible.
Twenty Summers: Emergency Arts Fund
The Emergency Arts Fund provides grants to artists (up to $500) and arts organizations (up to $1,000) suffering from unexpected and unmanageable financial loss as a result of the coronavirus. Arts organizations and artists must be nominated by a board member, staff member, supporter, or other person.
Livenation's Global Relief Fund
Crew Nation is powered by Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, that will be administering the fund. This fund is to help Crew members during the global pandemic.
Positive Legacy
The fund aims to support these behind the scenes players who are just as critical to events’ success as the musicians themselves, and don’t have a platform or outlet to obtain income during this pandemic.
Soundgirls CoronaVirus Relief
The SoundGirls CoronaVirus Relief Fund helps production techs across the globe that are now unemployed due to the CoronaVirus Pandemic by providing a small amount of aid to purchase necessities and slightly ease the stress.
Artist Relief Tree
Artist Relief Tree is a new fund created to financial support artists who are affected by cancellations due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Blues Foundation
General information about the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund. The Blues Foundation established the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate resource to full time blues musicians whose revenue streams have been severely diminished by the current coronavirus.
Musicians Foundation
Modest, one-time grants up to $200 will be available to professional performers, educators and composers who meet the following requirements.
Opry Trust Fund - Grand Ole Opry
Started in 1965, the Opry Trust Fund's mission is to help those in the country music industry when they need it the most, by offering financial assistance during their time of need.
Save NYC Nightlife
NYC Nightlife is an emergency fund providing immediate relief to shuttered cultural spaces affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hit hard are all the members of its ecosystem, affecting every aspect - safe spaces, musicans, comedians, sound techs, bar staff, and DJs who depend on bars, nightclubs.
Pinetop Perkins Foundation
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to elderly musicians for medical and living expenses.
WINSTON HOUSE | Creative Community Fund
We pair people in the music industry who need financial help due to COVID-19 with people who can help.
Curbside Concerts
Music lovers can connect with artists signed up in their area and book 60 - 120 minute socially distant concerts at home.
weet Relief is here to provide immediate assistance and we have created this DONOR-DIRECTED FUND with a limited amount of funds available to be used specifically for musicians and music industry workers affected by the Coronavirus.
Sweet Relief's Rex Roadie Fund
This fund was created in partnership with the Rex Foundation to help ill, disabled and economically challenged crew who are facing financial hardship*. 100% of the money donated into this fund will go toward helping roadies, tour managers, stage managers, and all production crew who work behind the scenes.
Backline: Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative
Backline has launched the Come Together COVID-19 Crisis Initiative, providing virtual mental health & wellness support to the music industry through bi-weekly support groups, yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions.
A2IM
A2IM is surveying indie music companies about how the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting their businesses. The results will inform the organization’s discussions with the New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, as well as its investigations of federal assistance programs.
HOB Music Forward: Crew Nation
In partnership with Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, has established Crew Nation— a global relief fund for live music crews. Music Forward Foundation will be administering the fund, and managing the application, review, and award process.
The Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
To provide direct financial assistance to musicians who have lost work as a result of corona related event cancellations.
The Actors Fund
To help the community during this public health crisis The Actors Fund has partnered with other entertainment industry organizations to provide emergency financial assistance to those who have immediate financial needs. Support is provided through a number of funds to actors, dancers, film and television workers, musicians, theater workers, and Hollywood support staff.
AGMA Relief Fund
Any AGMA member in good standing is entitled and encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund.
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individual artists and arts administrators of color who are financially impacted by COVID-19.
CERF +
For the time-being, CERF+’s emergency relief grants related to Covid-19 will focus on those infected with the virus that require intensive medical care.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
Provides urgent funding for visual and performing artists who have sudden, anticipated opportunities to present their work to the public when there is insufficient time to see other sources of funding; or incur unexpected or un-budgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates.
The International Bluegrass Music Association
If you are or have been a professional in the business of bluegrass and are in a time of emergency need, you may apply here for assistance from the Bluegrass Trust Fund.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts: Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund
The Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund will disburse $1,500 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 virus. Applicants must be individual artists, or an individual representing an artist collective, ensemble, or group.
Freelancers Union: Freelancers Relief Fund
Freelancers Relief Fund will offer financial assistance of up to $1,000 per freelance household in the U.S. to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs, including food or food supplies, utility payments, and cash assistance to cover income loss. (Applications will open on April 2, 2020.)
Hello Alice: COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant
The COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant supports small business owners impacted by coronavirus. In addition to funding, grant recipients will receive ongoing support from the Hello Alice community.
Motion Picture & Television Fund: COVID-19 Relief Fund
The COVID-19 Relief Fund aims to help those workers in the entertainment industry who are suffering COVID-19 related hardships. Applicants must be industry members that demonstrate financial need and meet minimum earnings or hours thresholds.
National Geographic: COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists
The National Geographic Society is launching an emergency fund for journalists all over the world who wish to cover COVID-19 within their own communities. The Fund will distribute support ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 for local coverage of the preparation, response, and impact of this global pandemic as seen through evidence-based reporting. Eligible applicants include writers, photographers, videographers, audio journalists, cartographers, filmmakers, and data visualization experts.
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
The One Fair Wage Emergency Fund is providing cash assistance to restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers, and more who need the money they aren’t getting to survive. At the moment, the Fund is prioritizing tipped workers, gig workers and service workers in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. However, they are currently taking applications nationally and are actively raising money to support workers in all states as soon as possible.
Twenty Summers: Emergency Arts Fund
The Emergency Arts Fund provides grants to artists (up to $500) and arts organizations (up to $1,000) suffering from unexpected and unmanageable financial loss as a result of the coronavirus. Arts organizations and artists must be nominated by a board member, staff member, supporter, or other person.
Livenation's Global Relief Fund
Crew Nation is powered by Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, that will be administering the fund. This fund is to help Crew members during the global pandemic.
Positive Legacy
The fund aims to support these behind the scenes players who are just as critical to events’ success as the musicians themselves, and don’t have a platform or outlet to obtain income during this pandemic.
Soundgirls CoronaVirus Relief
The SoundGirls CoronaVirus Relief Fund helps production techs across the globe that are now unemployed due to the CoronaVirus Pandemic by providing a small amount of aid to purchase necessities and slightly ease the stress.
Artist Relief Tree
Artist Relief Tree is a new fund created to financial support artists who are affected by cancellations due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Blues Foundation
General information about the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund. The Blues Foundation established the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate resource to full time blues musicians whose revenue streams have been severely diminished by the current coronavirus.
Musicians Foundation
Modest, one-time grants up to $200 will be available to professional performers, educators and composers who meet the following requirements.
Opry Trust Fund - Grand Ole Opry
Started in 1965, the Opry Trust Fund's mission is to help those in the country music industry when they need it the most, by offering financial assistance during their time of need.
Save NYC Nightlife
NYC Nightlife is an emergency fund providing immediate relief to shuttered cultural spaces affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hit hard are all the members of its ecosystem, affecting every aspect - safe spaces, musicans, comedians, sound techs, bar staff, and DJs who depend on bars, nightclubs.
Pinetop Perkins Foundation
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to elderly musicians for medical and living expenses.
WINSTON HOUSE | Creative Community Fund
We pair people in the music industry who need financial help due to COVID-19 with people who can help.
Curbside Concerts
Music lovers can connect with artists signed up in their area and book 60 - 120 minute socially distant concerts at home.
Actors
The Actors Fund
The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone - on stage and those behind the scenes - who works in entertainment and performing arts. As a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition, The Actors Fund provides comprehensive social services including counseling, crisis intervention and connections to local resources for personal, family or work related problems as well as emergency financial assistance for basic living necessities.
Screen Actors Guild Foundation Catastrophic Health Fund
The Fund provides grants to eligible Guild members and their dependents who suffer from catastrophic illness or injury and are unable to afford the Guild Health Plan's Self-Pay Program.
Screen Actors Guild Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund
The Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund provides emergency financial assistance to SAG members east of the Mississippi struggling with a financial, personal or medical crisis. The MPPWF can be used for rent, utilities, mental health, medical care, and other basic living expenses. The fund is administered by The Actors Fund; contact The Actors Fund for more information.
Dramatists Guild Fund
The Fund provides confidential grants to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. Recipients need not be Dramatists Guild members.
Episcopal Actors' Guild of America
The Emergency Aid and Relief Program gives grants to professional performing artists in emergency situations or crises. Grants are given only after the applicant's needs have not been substantially met by their parent union or The Actors Fund, and/or other charitable organizations.
RESCU Foundation
The RESCU Foundation was established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through several programs including financial assistance for emergency medical needs.
The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone - on stage and those behind the scenes - who works in entertainment and performing arts. As a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition, The Actors Fund provides comprehensive social services including counseling, crisis intervention and connections to local resources for personal, family or work related problems as well as emergency financial assistance for basic living necessities.
Screen Actors Guild Foundation Catastrophic Health Fund
The Fund provides grants to eligible Guild members and their dependents who suffer from catastrophic illness or injury and are unable to afford the Guild Health Plan's Self-Pay Program.
Screen Actors Guild Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund
The Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund provides emergency financial assistance to SAG members east of the Mississippi struggling with a financial, personal or medical crisis. The MPPWF can be used for rent, utilities, mental health, medical care, and other basic living expenses. The fund is administered by The Actors Fund; contact The Actors Fund for more information.
Dramatists Guild Fund
The Fund provides confidential grants to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. Recipients need not be Dramatists Guild members.
Episcopal Actors' Guild of America
The Emergency Aid and Relief Program gives grants to professional performing artists in emergency situations or crises. Grants are given only after the applicant's needs have not been substantially met by their parent union or The Actors Fund, and/or other charitable organizations.
RESCU Foundation
The RESCU Foundation was established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through several programs including financial assistance for emergency medical needs.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
Rethinking Drinking
For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. What do you think about taking a look at your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you learn more.
Recovery Connection Treatment Locator
Recovery Connection provides drug addiction treatment options, help on substance abuse and entering a drug rehab program. Provided by Recovery Connection, this page offers data about addiction, treatment, as well as help finding a drug rehab. Recovery Connection gives you an overview of each state's drug and alcohol problem compiled from a variety of federal and state government sources.
National Clearing house for Alcohol and Drug Information
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
Addiction Group
Addiction Group provides a list of Addiction Resources for American Communities
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, as part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA is a source of information about drug and alcohol abuse for parents, teachers and young adults. Topics include the long- and short-term effects of drugs and alcohol, prevention guides, and statistics and trends in abuse.
TeensHealth
TeensHealth offers a safe, private source of doctor-approved information that teenagers need to understand the changes that they (or their friends) may be going through. The website offers information about how smoking, drinking, and doing drugs can affect people's lives.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The Partnership helps parents and caregivers effectively address drug and alcohol abuse with their children. This website has information specifically geared to parents and teenagers about assessment, treatment and intervention.
Web4health.info
This page discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of alcohol, narcotics and other addictions.
Addiction Center
Addiction Center is an informative guide about to the dangers of abusing alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs and more. They review top treatment centers to help you find the one that gives you or your loved one the best chance at a successful recovery.
Best Drug Rehabilitation - Prevention
This page offers professional insight into drug and alcohol addiction and prevention by providing various links to anyone seeking out information.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers and Employees Online Training Course
Introduction to Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Employees and Managers is an online training course that was specifically created to help Employees and your managers to understand OSHA’s regulations for substance abuse in the workplace. Topics covered include an overview of different substances and their effect on the body, a review of drug and alcohol policies.
Drug Rehab Connections
The Drug Rehab Connections community is made up of those who want to help and give back. Their goal is to help by providing essential information and support on different addictions and the recovery resources available to them.
Addiction Helper
A UK-based organization, Addiction Helper, supports both individuals and the families of those suffering from addiction, operating a free helpline staffed by qualified counsellors and recovered addicts.
Alcohol Rehab Help
Alcohol Rehab Help is an informational web guide created for people struggling with alcohol use disorders (AUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer information on Alcohol Use Disorder, but we also have comprehensive information regarding treatment options.
Al-Anon/Alateen
The purpose of Al-Anon is to help families of alcoholics by practicing the Twelve Steps. This site explains how to find Al-Anon meetings, and what to expect at meal-anon.org/etings.
Cocaine Anonymous
The Cocaine Anonymous website describes the organization, and has a database of contact information and websites to locate meetings across the country.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA is a 12-step program for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. This site has a national directory of meetings.
Marijuana Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous uses the basic 12 Steps of Recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous. This site has a meeting finder for most states.
Nar-Anon
Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted person. Click on 'Nar-Anon Groups' to find local meetings.
Narcotics Anonymous World Services
The Narcotics Anonymous has basic information about the organization, downloadable handbooks and a national events calendar. Click on 'Regional and Area Links' to find local meetings.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
NACoA advocates for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. This site has facts, advice and a list of resources for children.
The Palm Beach Institute
The Palm Beach Institute has put together a guide to understanding addiction relapse during COVID-19 and tips for remaining sober.
For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. What do you think about taking a look at your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you learn more.
Recovery Connection Treatment Locator
Recovery Connection provides drug addiction treatment options, help on substance abuse and entering a drug rehab program. Provided by Recovery Connection, this page offers data about addiction, treatment, as well as help finding a drug rehab. Recovery Connection gives you an overview of each state's drug and alcohol problem compiled from a variety of federal and state government sources.
National Clearing house for Alcohol and Drug Information
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
Addiction Group
Addiction Group provides a list of Addiction Resources for American Communities
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, as part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA is a source of information about drug and alcohol abuse for parents, teachers and young adults. Topics include the long- and short-term effects of drugs and alcohol, prevention guides, and statistics and trends in abuse.
TeensHealth
TeensHealth offers a safe, private source of doctor-approved information that teenagers need to understand the changes that they (or their friends) may be going through. The website offers information about how smoking, drinking, and doing drugs can affect people's lives.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
The Partnership helps parents and caregivers effectively address drug and alcohol abuse with their children. This website has information specifically geared to parents and teenagers about assessment, treatment and intervention.
Web4health.info
This page discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of alcohol, narcotics and other addictions.
Addiction Center
Addiction Center is an informative guide about to the dangers of abusing alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs and more. They review top treatment centers to help you find the one that gives you or your loved one the best chance at a successful recovery.
Best Drug Rehabilitation - Prevention
This page offers professional insight into drug and alcohol addiction and prevention by providing various links to anyone seeking out information.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers and Employees Online Training Course
Introduction to Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Employees and Managers is an online training course that was specifically created to help Employees and your managers to understand OSHA’s regulations for substance abuse in the workplace. Topics covered include an overview of different substances and their effect on the body, a review of drug and alcohol policies.
Drug Rehab Connections
The Drug Rehab Connections community is made up of those who want to help and give back. Their goal is to help by providing essential information and support on different addictions and the recovery resources available to them.
Addiction Helper
A UK-based organization, Addiction Helper, supports both individuals and the families of those suffering from addiction, operating a free helpline staffed by qualified counsellors and recovered addicts.
Alcohol Rehab Help
Alcohol Rehab Help is an informational web guide created for people struggling with alcohol use disorders (AUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer information on Alcohol Use Disorder, but we also have comprehensive information regarding treatment options.
Al-Anon/Alateen
The purpose of Al-Anon is to help families of alcoholics by practicing the Twelve Steps. This site explains how to find Al-Anon meetings, and what to expect at meal-anon.org/etings.
Cocaine Anonymous
The Cocaine Anonymous website describes the organization, and has a database of contact information and websites to locate meetings across the country.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA is a 12-step program for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. This site has a national directory of meetings.
Marijuana Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous uses the basic 12 Steps of Recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous. This site has a meeting finder for most states.
Nar-Anon
Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted person. Click on 'Nar-Anon Groups' to find local meetings.
Narcotics Anonymous World Services
The Narcotics Anonymous has basic information about the organization, downloadable handbooks and a national events calendar. Click on 'Regional and Area Links' to find local meetings.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
NACoA advocates for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. This site has facts, advice and a list of resources for children.
The Palm Beach Institute
The Palm Beach Institute has put together a guide to understanding addiction relapse during COVID-19 and tips for remaining sober.
Advice and Planning
Accountants for the Public Interest
API connects individuals who need, but cannot afford, professional accounting services with volunteer accountants.
The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative (PNWHI)
PNWHI was created to address the many concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. PNWHI social workers help women negotiate the steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. Through intensive case management, access to individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars, linkage to community supports and short-term financial assistance, the social workers help women receive the nurturing support that they need.
Get Out of Debt
Get out of Debt is a nonprofit consumer education organization, offering debt and money management assistance and planning.
Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE)
Though created by WIFE, this site is not just for women. It has articles and advice on topics ranging from how to talk about money with significant others, to teaching children the value of money, to enjoying life on a budget.
Credit Card Insider
Credit Card Insider is a website designed for individuals wanting to learn more about responsible credit use, debt management, and other financial topics.
Debt Payoff Calculator by The Simple Dollar
TheSimpleDollar.com has published a tool to help people manage their debt to gain financial independence. This comprehensive tool will help those interested quickly develop their own personal debt payoff plan as well as strategies and techniques to accelerate debt payoff.
Financial Help For Single Mothers
This source provides information and alternative resources for single mothers seeking financial assistance.
Grad Life Choices
A free career assistance program for unemployed college graduates.
Coach Me Free
CoachMeFree is an international directory of Life Coaches, Career Coaches, and Business Coaches who are offering free coaching sessions face to face, via phone/Skype or other remote conversation tools.
API connects individuals who need, but cannot afford, professional accounting services with volunteer accountants.
The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative (PNWHI)
PNWHI was created to address the many concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. PNWHI social workers help women negotiate the steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. Through intensive case management, access to individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars, linkage to community supports and short-term financial assistance, the social workers help women receive the nurturing support that they need.
Get Out of Debt
Get out of Debt is a nonprofit consumer education organization, offering debt and money management assistance and planning.
Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE)
Though created by WIFE, this site is not just for women. It has articles and advice on topics ranging from how to talk about money with significant others, to teaching children the value of money, to enjoying life on a budget.
Credit Card Insider
Credit Card Insider is a website designed for individuals wanting to learn more about responsible credit use, debt management, and other financial topics.
Debt Payoff Calculator by The Simple Dollar
TheSimpleDollar.com has published a tool to help people manage their debt to gain financial independence. This comprehensive tool will help those interested quickly develop their own personal debt payoff plan as well as strategies and techniques to accelerate debt payoff.
Financial Help For Single Mothers
This source provides information and alternative resources for single mothers seeking financial assistance.
Grad Life Choices
A free career assistance program for unemployed college graduates.
Coach Me Free
CoachMeFree is an international directory of Life Coaches, Career Coaches, and Business Coaches who are offering free coaching sessions face to face, via phone/Skype or other remote conversation tools.
Alternative Treatments
Life Science Pharmacy
We are an integrative compounding pharmacy, offering custom compounding of bio-identical hormone replacement in all forms (topicals, capsules, liquids, and troches), pain management, and veterinary compounding for all animals, large and small.
National Center For Complimentary and Integrative Health
We conduct and support research and provide information about complementary health products and practices.
We are an integrative compounding pharmacy, offering custom compounding of bio-identical hormone replacement in all forms (topicals, capsules, liquids, and troches), pain management, and veterinary compounding for all animals, large and small.
National Center For Complimentary and Integrative Health
We conduct and support research and provide information about complementary health products and practices.
Car
Working Cars For Working Families
Working Cars for Working Families is fighting to ensure that families get a fair deal when buying and financing a car and that the lack of a car does not stand in the way of families’ ability to become economically successful. Apply above.
1-800-Charity Cars
1-800-Charity Cars is a national charity organization. It provides free vehicles to a wide array of qualified low income clients and families. Example of beneficiaries include families transitioning from public assistance to a new job or training, Victims of domestic violence, the medically needy, Individuals living in transitional housing units or shelter. There may also be charity cars for veterans, the working poor, and military members or their families.
Working Cars for Working Families is fighting to ensure that families get a fair deal when buying and financing a car and that the lack of a car does not stand in the way of families’ ability to become economically successful. Apply above.
1-800-Charity Cars
1-800-Charity Cars is a national charity organization. It provides free vehicles to a wide array of qualified low income clients and families. Example of beneficiaries include families transitioning from public assistance to a new job or training, Victims of domestic violence, the medically needy, Individuals living in transitional housing units or shelter. There may also be charity cars for veterans, the working poor, and military members or their families.
Career Planning
Career Builder
For over 20 years, CareerBuilder has been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to using data and technology to evolve the human capital management space, with solutions that help employers find, hire and manage great people.
How to Write a Resume
Zety provides an easy-to-understand guide on how to build your resume and get hired.
Craigslist
Craigslist lists jobs in various disciplines.
Indeed
Indeed is a search engine that allows you browse and compare jobs by industry.
JobHero
JobHero has a lot of great career-related information including guidance on how to create the perfect resume.
For over 20 years, CareerBuilder has been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to using data and technology to evolve the human capital management space, with solutions that help employers find, hire and manage great people.
How to Write a Resume
Zety provides an easy-to-understand guide on how to build your resume and get hired.
Craigslist
Craigslist lists jobs in various disciplines.
Indeed
Indeed is a search engine that allows you browse and compare jobs by industry.
JobHero
JobHero has a lot of great career-related information including guidance on how to create the perfect resume.
Child Care and School Resources
Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort addressing the concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. They conduct sibshops internationally, which recognize that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, but is not so for everyone. These group meetings contain recreational and informative activities as well as discussions that are relaxed and supportive. Silbing Support Project also has adult sib groups, and SibNet and SibKids, online listservs for adults and children that are welcoming and instructive.
Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware is a national child care resource agency, which connects parents with local child care agencies and resources.
The Parents League of New York
Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.www.parentsleague.org/
Supporting Students with Disabilites
Students with disabilities are facing new and unprecedented challenges. This is a thorough guidebook that covers the 13 IDEA-recognized disabilities and tips and tools for how to help, support, and work with diagnosed students. Includes additional details about special education careers, as well as a list of further reading materials for those interested.
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort addressing the concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. They conduct sibshops internationally, which recognize that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, but is not so for everyone. These group meetings contain recreational and informative activities as well as discussions that are relaxed and supportive. Silbing Support Project also has adult sib groups, and SibNet and SibKids, online listservs for adults and children that are welcoming and instructive.
Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware is a national child care resource agency, which connects parents with local child care agencies and resources.
The Parents League of New York
Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.www.parentsleague.org/
Supporting Students with Disabilites
Students with disabilities are facing new and unprecedented challenges. This is a thorough guidebook that covers the 13 IDEA-recognized disabilities and tips and tools for how to help, support, and work with diagnosed students. Includes additional details about special education careers, as well as a list of further reading materials for those interested.
Credit and Debt
AARP
AARP serves older adults, ages 50 and above, by providing information on topics like health, aging, and employment; by advocating on this community's personal, legislative, and legal issues; and by providing a wealth of services to their members, ranging from a driver safety program to member discounts, to help with independent living and end-of-life issues.
Cardweb.com
Cardweb offers up-to-the-minute information on credit card industry news and practices, along with offers for low-interest accounts.
Consumer Affairs for Debt Counsel
The debt consolidation industry offers solutions to combine multiple debts, such as credit card bills, or other loans into one monthly payment. This debt management solution may be helpful for the consumers (Musicians) with many outstanding debts, particularly debts with higher interest rates. The benefit of debt consolidation is to help consumers develop a workable budget, pay off debt and save money for retirement.
Debtadvice.org
Debtadvice.org helps consumers understand the wise use of credit, and assists in locating a certified counselor if necessary
Free Annual Credit Report
A credit report contains information that will effect your ability to get a loan, and that can help guard against identity theft. Everyone is entitled to a free report annually.
Greenpath Debt Solutions
GreenPath is dedicated to helping people resolve financial problems. They offer a free financial consultation to help people understand the size and nature of their debt, develop a personal budget, and create an action plan to reduce debt.
AARP serves older adults, ages 50 and above, by providing information on topics like health, aging, and employment; by advocating on this community's personal, legislative, and legal issues; and by providing a wealth of services to their members, ranging from a driver safety program to member discounts, to help with independent living and end-of-life issues.
Cardweb.com
Cardweb offers up-to-the-minute information on credit card industry news and practices, along with offers for low-interest accounts.
Consumer Affairs for Debt Counsel
The debt consolidation industry offers solutions to combine multiple debts, such as credit card bills, or other loans into one monthly payment. This debt management solution may be helpful for the consumers (Musicians) with many outstanding debts, particularly debts with higher interest rates. The benefit of debt consolidation is to help consumers develop a workable budget, pay off debt and save money for retirement.
Debtadvice.org
Debtadvice.org helps consumers understand the wise use of credit, and assists in locating a certified counselor if necessary
Free Annual Credit Report
A credit report contains information that will effect your ability to get a loan, and that can help guard against identity theft. Everyone is entitled to a free report annually.
Greenpath Debt Solutions
GreenPath is dedicated to helping people resolve financial problems. They offer a free financial consultation to help people understand the size and nature of their debt, develop a personal budget, and create an action plan to reduce debt.
Disaster Relief
DisasterAssistance.gov
DisasterAssistance.gov provides information on how to get help from the federal government before, during and after a disaster. It helps people understand the various forms of assistance available to them and how to apply for aid most efficiently, as well as find information about evacuating, finding shelter, getting food and water, getting medical services, locating loved ones, and recovering and rebuilding.
FEMA Individual Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster Assistance can help support your recovery from a major disaster. If you're ready to apply now for disaster assistance or would like more information on the types of assistance available please click the link above.
Red Cross Disaster Relief
From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most.
ARTSREADY
ArtsReady, an online emergency preparedness service by and for arts/cultural nonprofits, provides arts organizations with customized business continuity plans for post-crisis sustainability.
Disaster Recovery and Assistance
The LSU AgCenter has an array of information about recovering from the multiple problems caused by hurricanes, floods, storms, extended power outages and other stressful, dangerous events. Dangers include disease from insects and other pests, and illness from contaminated flood waters.
Music Rising
Music Rising is raising money to help replace the instruments lost in schools affected by the recent catastrophic hurricanes and fires in the United States and U.S. Territories.
DisasterAssistance.gov provides information on how to get help from the federal government before, during and after a disaster. It helps people understand the various forms of assistance available to them and how to apply for aid most efficiently, as well as find information about evacuating, finding shelter, getting food and water, getting medical services, locating loved ones, and recovering and rebuilding.
FEMA Individual Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster Assistance can help support your recovery from a major disaster. If you're ready to apply now for disaster assistance or would like more information on the types of assistance available please click the link above.
Red Cross Disaster Relief
From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most.
ARTSREADY
ArtsReady, an online emergency preparedness service by and for arts/cultural nonprofits, provides arts organizations with customized business continuity plans for post-crisis sustainability.
Disaster Recovery and Assistance
The LSU AgCenter has an array of information about recovering from the multiple problems caused by hurricanes, floods, storms, extended power outages and other stressful, dangerous events. Dangers include disease from insects and other pests, and illness from contaminated flood waters.
Music Rising
Music Rising is raising money to help replace the instruments lost in schools affected by the recent catastrophic hurricanes and fires in the United States and U.S. Territories.
Education
Creative Educational Systems
This site is an excellent source for curriculum and activity resources.
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
National Art Education Association promotes art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities is an online guide to learning disabilities, early literacy and learning resources, as well as support center for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities. Their Parent Center provides tips, techniques and strategies for parents of children with learning disabilities. Their website also includes a resource locator, which can help you find resources such as testing, private schools, tutoring, financial aid, counseling, recreation and more. Online publications, bookstore, guides and educational material for children are also available.
National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts
National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts is the national service for a diverse constituency of non-profit organizations providing arts education in urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Degree Jungle - Guide to College Internships
This online resource is a comprehensive guide about college internships. It offers information on skillfully locating, bargaining and accepting internships for students who wish to accelerate their real world learning and improve future job prospects.
AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program
The AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program helps women 40 and over overcome financial and employment barriers by allowing them to participate in education and training opportunities.
Affordable Colleges Foundation
Affordable Colleges Foundation came to be in 2011 with the mission to provide strategies and information about pursuing an affordable higher education. Their free community resource and tools span topics such as financial-aid and college savings strategies, affordability and scorecard rankings, opportunities for Veterans and people with disabilities, and online learning resources. This page that allows students to find and research non-profit, accredited online colleges by state, subject, religious affiliation, and other specialties
American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA)/Heller Memorial Foundation
AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation awards are offered to qualified AFTRA members and their dependent children for academic study in any field or for professional training in the performing arts.
College Art Association
The College Art Association's Professional Development Fellowship for Masters of Fine Arts(MFA) Candidates provides funding to bridge the gap between graduate study and professional careers.
Endnotes.com
Endnotes.com provides a list of scholarships and grants for students applying to and/or attending Illinois postsecondary institution.
Fast Web
Fast Web provides comprehensive information on national, local, and college specific scholarships.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA serves as the first step for higher education scholarship information. All government programs and most private scholar programs require completion and filling of this application.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship program to help cultivate the next generation of great artists and writers with the establishment of the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award. The new award, worth up to $50,000 per year, will recognize and reward the most promising up-and-coming artists and writers from lower-income backgrounds.
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Foundation's John L. Dales Scholarship Fund
The SAG Foundation's John L. Dales Scholarship Fund provides SAG members and their children pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
The Simple Dollar
The team at TheSimpleDollar.com have developed a guide that will help students and their families gain in depth knowledge about student loans along with practical strategies to manage their debt as well as potentially identifying if loan consolidation is an option.
Online Colleges in California : Interviews of the Best Accredited Schools
This is a comprehensive guide that showcases how non-for-profit colleges and universities in California are incorporating online degree programs. This guide aims to make all the available education programs accessible for students and their families as well as providing the necessary tools to help achieve success.
The Debt-Free Degree by Best Colleges
This source aims to provide crucial information and advice on how to limit student debt.
Education Connection - LOW GPA Colleges
List of colleges that will accept students with a low GPA, plus a few helpful hints on how to add value to your application.
This site is an excellent source for curriculum and activity resources.
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
National Art Education Association promotes art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities is an online guide to learning disabilities, early literacy and learning resources, as well as support center for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities. Their Parent Center provides tips, techniques and strategies for parents of children with learning disabilities. Their website also includes a resource locator, which can help you find resources such as testing, private schools, tutoring, financial aid, counseling, recreation and more. Online publications, bookstore, guides and educational material for children are also available.
National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts
National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts is the national service for a diverse constituency of non-profit organizations providing arts education in urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Degree Jungle - Guide to College Internships
This online resource is a comprehensive guide about college internships. It offers information on skillfully locating, bargaining and accepting internships for students who wish to accelerate their real world learning and improve future job prospects.
AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program
The AARP Foundation's Women's Scholarship Program helps women 40 and over overcome financial and employment barriers by allowing them to participate in education and training opportunities.
Affordable Colleges Foundation
Affordable Colleges Foundation came to be in 2011 with the mission to provide strategies and information about pursuing an affordable higher education. Their free community resource and tools span topics such as financial-aid and college savings strategies, affordability and scorecard rankings, opportunities for Veterans and people with disabilities, and online learning resources. This page that allows students to find and research non-profit, accredited online colleges by state, subject, religious affiliation, and other specialties
American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA)/Heller Memorial Foundation
AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation awards are offered to qualified AFTRA members and their dependent children for academic study in any field or for professional training in the performing arts.
College Art Association
The College Art Association's Professional Development Fellowship for Masters of Fine Arts(MFA) Candidates provides funding to bridge the gap between graduate study and professional careers.
Endnotes.com
Endnotes.com provides a list of scholarships and grants for students applying to and/or attending Illinois postsecondary institution.
Fast Web
Fast Web provides comprehensive information on national, local, and college specific scholarships.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA serves as the first step for higher education scholarship information. All government programs and most private scholar programs require completion and filling of this application.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship program to help cultivate the next generation of great artists and writers with the establishment of the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award. The new award, worth up to $50,000 per year, will recognize and reward the most promising up-and-coming artists and writers from lower-income backgrounds.
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Foundation's John L. Dales Scholarship Fund
The SAG Foundation's John L. Dales Scholarship Fund provides SAG members and their children pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
The Simple Dollar
The team at TheSimpleDollar.com have developed a guide that will help students and their families gain in depth knowledge about student loans along with practical strategies to manage their debt as well as potentially identifying if loan consolidation is an option.
Online Colleges in California : Interviews of the Best Accredited Schools
This is a comprehensive guide that showcases how non-for-profit colleges and universities in California are incorporating online degree programs. This guide aims to make all the available education programs accessible for students and their families as well as providing the necessary tools to help achieve success.
The Debt-Free Degree by Best Colleges
This source aims to provide crucial information and advice on how to limit student debt.
Education Connection - LOW GPA Colleges
List of colleges that will accept students with a low GPA, plus a few helpful hints on how to add value to your application.
Elderly
AARP
AARP is a United States-based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
SocialSecurity.gov (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
JVM Lending
A Senior Citizen's guide to home loans and reverse mortgages.
AARP is a United States-based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
SocialSecurity.gov (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
JVM Lending
A Senior Citizen's guide to home loans and reverse mortgages.
Employee Benefits
Workers Compensation
The Workers' Compensation website provides information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers about workmans' compensation benefits and work-related injuries and illnesses.
American Federation of Labor and Congress
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) works tirelessly to improve the lives of working people.
The Workers' Compensation website provides information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers about workmans' compensation benefits and work-related injuries and illnesses.
American Federation of Labor and Congress
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) works tirelessly to improve the lives of working people.
Entertainment and Creative Industrys
American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund
AGMA members in good standing may be eligible for emergency financial assistance. Grants are administered by The Actors Fund from the New York, Chicago and Los Angeles offices.
American Guild of Variety Artists
AGVA members who have completed initiation and paid dues for one year can apply for emergency aid for basic needs or medical expenses. Contact the Los Angeles office at 818-508-9984 or the New York office at 212-675-1003.
Directors Guild Foundation
The DGA provides confidential loans to members who are facing short term financial hardship.
Writers Guild of America
The Good & Welfare Fund provides temporary assistance to WGA members experiencing financial stress in emergency situations. Loans are intended to assist in the procurement of life necessities.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, educational and state-of-the-art resources to SAG-AFTRA members. The Foundation believes that the contributions made to our culture by performing artists are not only valuable, but essential.
RESCU Foundation
The RESCU Foundation was established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through several programs including financial assistance for emergency medical needs.
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
APAP, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (formerly Association of Performing Arts Presenters) is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for presenters of the performing arts. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts industry and the professionals who work within it.
Creative Capital
Creative Capital provides support to artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and in emerging fields.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF)
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Supports performing artists in contemporary dance, jazz, and theatre and the professional nonprofit arts organizations
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
New York Foundation for the Arts is one of the largest grant makers to individual artists.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation's dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and demonstrable financial need, whether professional, personal or both.
Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Grants are open to emerging artists in the fields of art, photography, music, theater, dance, and literature whose works due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficult being aired.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
The PAF financially assists individuals with medical treatments, health insurance, medical equipment needs, emergency grants and funeral expenses, among other needs. The Fund not only assists members with their immediate needs, but also identifies and supports the groundwork necessary for members’ ongoing success.
The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
AGMA members in good standing may be eligible for emergency financial assistance. Grants are administered by The Actors Fund from the New York, Chicago and Los Angeles offices.
American Guild of Variety Artists
AGVA members who have completed initiation and paid dues for one year can apply for emergency aid for basic needs or medical expenses. Contact the Los Angeles office at 818-508-9984 or the New York office at 212-675-1003.
Directors Guild Foundation
The DGA provides confidential loans to members who are facing short term financial hardship.
Writers Guild of America
The Good & Welfare Fund provides temporary assistance to WGA members experiencing financial stress in emergency situations. Loans are intended to assist in the procurement of life necessities.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, educational and state-of-the-art resources to SAG-AFTRA members. The Foundation believes that the contributions made to our culture by performing artists are not only valuable, but essential.
RESCU Foundation
The RESCU Foundation was established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through several programs including financial assistance for emergency medical needs.
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
APAP, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (formerly Association of Performing Arts Presenters) is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for presenters of the performing arts. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts industry and the professionals who work within it.
Creative Capital
Creative Capital provides support to artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and in emerging fields.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF)
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Supports performing artists in contemporary dance, jazz, and theatre and the professional nonprofit arts organizations
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
New York Foundation for the Arts is one of the largest grant makers to individual artists.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation's dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and demonstrable financial need, whether professional, personal or both.
Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Grants are open to emerging artists in the fields of art, photography, music, theater, dance, and literature whose works due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficult being aired.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
The PAF financially assists individuals with medical treatments, health insurance, medical equipment needs, emergency grants and funeral expenses, among other needs. The Fund not only assists members with their immediate needs, but also identifies and supports the groundwork necessary for members’ ongoing success.
The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
Family Resources
Bird House Building- A Family Activity
In this comprehensive guide, you will learn all you need to know about designing, crafting, and placing birdhouses to attract the chirping guests to your backyard.
Parents League of New York
Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.
NACoA
NACoA gives those who touch children’s lives daily the training and tools needed to help them see the pain and confusion of struggling children and respond appropriately both systemically in their professions and personally with understanding hearts. In a word, our programs give a voice to impacted children who suffer in silence each day.
NAEYC
Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
Boys Town
Boys Town offers a vast library of parenting information and articles developed over many decades by our child behavior experts.
Building Your Family
Building Your Family: The Donor, Surrogacy, and Adoption Guide is a publication and website for anyone seeking to build their family via donor egg, donor embryo, surrogacy, or adoption.
Adoption.com
24/7 adoption resources.
Zero To Three
ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.
In this comprehensive guide, you will learn all you need to know about designing, crafting, and placing birdhouses to attract the chirping guests to your backyard.
Parents League of New York
Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.
NACoA
NACoA gives those who touch children’s lives daily the training and tools needed to help them see the pain and confusion of struggling children and respond appropriately both systemically in their professions and personally with understanding hearts. In a word, our programs give a voice to impacted children who suffer in silence each day.
NAEYC
Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
Boys Town
Boys Town offers a vast library of parenting information and articles developed over many decades by our child behavior experts.
Building Your Family
Building Your Family: The Donor, Surrogacy, and Adoption Guide is a publication and website for anyone seeking to build their family via donor egg, donor embryo, surrogacy, or adoption.
Adoption.com
24/7 adoption resources.
Zero To Three
ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development.
Financial
Benefits CheckUp
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
The Haven Foundation
The Haven Foundation makes grants to freelance writers and artists experiencing career-threatening illness, accident, natural disaster or other emergency or personal catastrophe. The grants are renewable for up to five years ending approval of renewal application.
Western Shamrock
Provides a list of online resources that can help with family emergencies and unexpected bills.
Money 101
CNN's Money 101 offers a series of 23 lessons on personal finance topics such as controlling debt, hiring an advisor and buying a home.
Get Out of Debt
Get out of Debt is a nonprofit consumer education organization, offering debt and money management assistance and planning.
Seedco
Seedco offers low-cost capital and free consulting for arts, non-profit or small businesses.
Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE)
Though created by WIFE, this site is not just for women. It has articles and advice on topics ranging from how to talk about money with significant others, to teaching children the value of money, to enjoying life on a budget.
Credit Card Insider
Credit Card Insider is a website designed for individuals wanting to learn more about responsible credit use, debt management, and other financial topics.
Debt Payoff Calculator by The Simple Dollar
TheSimpleDollar.com has published a tool to help people manage their debt to gain financial independence. This comprehensive tool will help those interested quickly develop their own personal debt payoff plan as well as strategies and techniques to accelerate debt payoff.
Financial Help For Single Mothers
This source provides information and alternative resources for single mothers seeking financial assistance.
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
The Haven Foundation
The Haven Foundation makes grants to freelance writers and artists experiencing career-threatening illness, accident, natural disaster or other emergency or personal catastrophe. The grants are renewable for up to five years ending approval of renewal application.
Western Shamrock
Provides a list of online resources that can help with family emergencies and unexpected bills.
Money 101
CNN's Money 101 offers a series of 23 lessons on personal finance topics such as controlling debt, hiring an advisor and buying a home.
Get Out of Debt
Get out of Debt is a nonprofit consumer education organization, offering debt and money management assistance and planning.
Seedco
Seedco offers low-cost capital and free consulting for arts, non-profit or small businesses.
Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE)
Though created by WIFE, this site is not just for women. It has articles and advice on topics ranging from how to talk about money with significant others, to teaching children the value of money, to enjoying life on a budget.
Credit Card Insider
Credit Card Insider is a website designed for individuals wanting to learn more about responsible credit use, debt management, and other financial topics.
Debt Payoff Calculator by The Simple Dollar
TheSimpleDollar.com has published a tool to help people manage their debt to gain financial independence. This comprehensive tool will help those interested quickly develop their own personal debt payoff plan as well as strategies and techniques to accelerate debt payoff.
Financial Help For Single Mothers
This source provides information and alternative resources for single mothers seeking financial assistance.
General Assistance
Angel Bus
Angel Bus is dedicated to providing compassionate, non-emergency long-distance ground transportation to patients in need, utilizing motor coaches and their volunteer drivers as well as commercial buses.
2-1-1
Call 2-1-1 to be connected with community services in your area, providing services like food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance and physical and mental health resources.
American Red Cross
Links to local Red Cross websites are searchable by zip code. General information about disaster services, health and safety services, emergency preparation and other programs offered by the Red Cross is available.
Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities' relief and recovery services are provided on a regional level, and respond to the need for emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support. Other Catholic Charities services include financial, medical and utilities assistance, clothing, housing, health care, and child care. This site provides links to local branches, each of which provides direct assistance.
Lutheran Services in America (LSA)
LSA's emergency and disaster services include clothing, emergency housing, financial assistance, food programs, legal aid, telephone crisis support and referrals, and support services. This site can be searched for services regionally or by type of assistance needed.
Salvation Army
Among the Salvation Army's disaster response and recovery programs are counseling and support programs, financial assistance, shelter provision, and the distribution of water, food, furniture, building materials, sanitary, infant and child care products, medicines, bedding and other items for which an immediate need exists. This website can locate nearby branches by a zip code search.
SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE provides disaster assistance for small businesses. Their website lists tips, tools, downloads, mentoring, and state links.
Mayer Foundation
The Foundation makes economic relief grants to individuals suffering or in distress as a result of poverty, low income or lack of financial resources.
Angel Bus is dedicated to providing compassionate, non-emergency long-distance ground transportation to patients in need, utilizing motor coaches and their volunteer drivers as well as commercial buses.
2-1-1
Call 2-1-1 to be connected with community services in your area, providing services like food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance and physical and mental health resources.
American Red Cross
Links to local Red Cross websites are searchable by zip code. General information about disaster services, health and safety services, emergency preparation and other programs offered by the Red Cross is available.
Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities' relief and recovery services are provided on a regional level, and respond to the need for emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support. Other Catholic Charities services include financial, medical and utilities assistance, clothing, housing, health care, and child care. This site provides links to local branches, each of which provides direct assistance.
Lutheran Services in America (LSA)
LSA's emergency and disaster services include clothing, emergency housing, financial assistance, food programs, legal aid, telephone crisis support and referrals, and support services. This site can be searched for services regionally or by type of assistance needed.
Salvation Army
Among the Salvation Army's disaster response and recovery programs are counseling and support programs, financial assistance, shelter provision, and the distribution of water, food, furniture, building materials, sanitary, infant and child care products, medicines, bedding and other items for which an immediate need exists. This website can locate nearby branches by a zip code search.
SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE provides disaster assistance for small businesses. Their website lists tips, tools, downloads, mentoring, and state links.
Mayer Foundation
The Foundation makes economic relief grants to individuals suffering or in distress as a result of poverty, low income or lack of financial resources.
Government Agencies and Benefits
Benefits CheckUp
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
National Endowment for the Arts
Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities.
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov provides information on public benefits by state. It is also has an online screening questionnaire that determines the benefits for which the user may be eligible.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
National Endowment for the Arts
Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities.
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov provides information on public benefits by state. It is also has an online screening questionnaire that determines the benefits for which the user may be eligible.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
Housing
Affordable & Low-income Housing
Find affordable rentals & housing options for low income families and individuals
Find Affordable Rental Housing
Learn about government programs that help low-income people find affordable rental housing. Each of the programs - subsidized housing, public housing, and housing choice vouchers - is different. Get the details on how they work, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Find affordable rentals & housing options for low income families and individuals
Find Affordable Rental Housing
Learn about government programs that help low-income people find affordable rental housing. Each of the programs - subsidized housing, public housing, and housing choice vouchers - is different. Get the details on how they work, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Site
This site provides detailed information to help deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
USA.Gov - Identity Theft
How to protect yourself against identity theft and respond if it happens.
This site provides detailed information to help deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.
USA.Gov - Identity Theft
How to protect yourself against identity theft and respond if it happens.
Illness, Disease, and Disability
American Foundation for AIDS Research
amfAR is dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
POZ: Health, Life & HIV
POZ magazine chronicles the HIV epidemic, both in the United States and overseas.
SocialSecurity.gov (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
Survivorship A - Z
Survivorship A - Z offers practical, financial and legal information to people diagnosed with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other life-changing conditions. The site summarizes government benefits and forms of insurance coverage, lists a step-by-step guide to managing finances, offers assistance in making employment decisions during treatment and illness, and guidelines for managing treatment, medications and pain.
The AIDS Treatment Data Network
The Network provides treatment access and advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, and information services to people with limited resources living with AIDS and HIV. This website connects clients and providers with national treatment access and advocacy efforts.
The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
The Body's mission is to use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians; demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment; improve patients' quality of life; and foster community through human connection. The Body has compiled over 600 HIV/AIDS-related topics, with extensive research for each.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society website has information on learning about cancer, preparing for and coping with treatment, and providing support during treatment for patients and survivors of cancer, for family and friends of patients, and for the general public.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care provides free assistance to people with cancer at any stage of illness. Services include information about cancer and treatment, counseling and support groups, referrals to other support services, and financial assistance (for medication, chemotherapy and radiation treatment).
Cancer.net
A patient-focused web site sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Patients can find information on types of cancer, diagnosis and treatment, coping with illness, and advocacy resources.
The Wellness Community (TWC)
TWC provides free emotional support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. This site has links to all regional Wellness Communities, which host support groups, programs and activities.
The Story of Multiple Sclerosis and Its Major Milestones
One of the diseases we often see musicians suffering from is Multiple Sclerosis. We know how excruciatingly debilitating the effects of MS can be, and would like to share with our supporters this article from Verywell, which notes major milestones that have been made in trying to understand and defeat the disease.
Mesothelioma.net
Pleural Mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that is caused by exposure to a fibrous substance known as asbestos that affects the lives of thousands each year. Mesothelioma.net provides patients with treatment information, 24/7 online support, financial aid, and more.
amfAR is dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
POZ: Health, Life & HIV
POZ magazine chronicles the HIV epidemic, both in the United States and overseas.
SocialSecurity.gov (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
Survivorship A - Z
Survivorship A - Z offers practical, financial and legal information to people diagnosed with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other life-changing conditions. The site summarizes government benefits and forms of insurance coverage, lists a step-by-step guide to managing finances, offers assistance in making employment decisions during treatment and illness, and guidelines for managing treatment, medications and pain.
The AIDS Treatment Data Network
The Network provides treatment access and advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, and information services to people with limited resources living with AIDS and HIV. This website connects clients and providers with national treatment access and advocacy efforts.
The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
The Body's mission is to use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians; demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment; improve patients' quality of life; and foster community through human connection. The Body has compiled over 600 HIV/AIDS-related topics, with extensive research for each.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society website has information on learning about cancer, preparing for and coping with treatment, and providing support during treatment for patients and survivors of cancer, for family and friends of patients, and for the general public.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care provides free assistance to people with cancer at any stage of illness. Services include information about cancer and treatment, counseling and support groups, referrals to other support services, and financial assistance (for medication, chemotherapy and radiation treatment).
Cancer.net
A patient-focused web site sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Patients can find information on types of cancer, diagnosis and treatment, coping with illness, and advocacy resources.
The Wellness Community (TWC)
TWC provides free emotional support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. This site has links to all regional Wellness Communities, which host support groups, programs and activities.
The Story of Multiple Sclerosis and Its Major Milestones
One of the diseases we often see musicians suffering from is Multiple Sclerosis. We know how excruciatingly debilitating the effects of MS can be, and would like to share with our supporters this article from Verywell, which notes major milestones that have been made in trying to understand and defeat the disease.
Mesothelioma.net
Pleural Mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that is caused by exposure to a fibrous substance known as asbestos that affects the lives of thousands each year. Mesothelioma.net provides patients with treatment information, 24/7 online support, financial aid, and more.
Jobs
Curbside Concerts
Music lovers can connect with artists signed up in their area and book 60 - 120 minute socially distant concerts at home.
Craigslist
Craigslist lists jobs in various disciplines.
Idealist
Idealist lists job and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit industry.
Indeed
Indeed is a search engine that allows you browse and compare jobs by industry.
Job Hunt
Job Hunt provides a compilation of job search engines.
NYFA Source
NYFA Source is a comprehensive database of awards, services, and publications for artists in all disciplines.
JobHero
JobHero has a lot of great career-related information including guidance on how to create the perfect resume.
Neuvoo
Neuvoo is a job search engine that indexes jobs directly for free from
companies' career websites, placement agencies and job boards
Music lovers can connect with artists signed up in their area and book 60 - 120 minute socially distant concerts at home.
Craigslist
Craigslist lists jobs in various disciplines.
Idealist
Idealist lists job and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit industry.
Indeed
Indeed is a search engine that allows you browse and compare jobs by industry.
Job Hunt
Job Hunt provides a compilation of job search engines.
NYFA Source
NYFA Source is a comprehensive database of awards, services, and publications for artists in all disciplines.
JobHero
JobHero has a lot of great career-related information including guidance on how to create the perfect resume.
Neuvoo
Neuvoo is a job search engine that indexes jobs directly for free from
companies' career websites, placement agencies and job boards
Insurance
Artist Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC) of The Actors Fund
AHIRC offers counseling in person, by phone and through e-mail to help people find affordable health insurance and quality medical care. Counselors can also direct people to financial aid resources, medical bill negotiation, payment assistance and legal services.
HealthCare.gov
Find health insurance through Healthcare.org
Insurance for Freelancers
Freelancers Union is the largest and fast-growing organization representing the 56.7 million independent workers across the country. We provide our 500,000+ members a powerful support system and voice through policy advocacy, benefits, resources and community.
AHIRC offers counseling in person, by phone and through e-mail to help people find affordable health insurance and quality medical care. Counselors can also direct people to financial aid resources, medical bill negotiation, payment assistance and legal services.
HealthCare.gov
Find health insurance through Healthcare.org
Insurance for Freelancers
Freelancers Union is the largest and fast-growing organization representing the 56.7 million independent workers across the country. We provide our 500,000+ members a powerful support system and voice through policy advocacy, benefits, resources and community.
Medical
Benefits CheckUp
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative (PNWHI)
PNWHI was created to address the many concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. PNWHI social workers help women negotiate the steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. Through intensive case management, access to individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars, linkage to community supports and short-term financial assistance, the social workers help women receive the nurturing support that they need.
Cancer Care Assist
Cancer Care provides limited grants to individuals for certain expenses related to treatment.
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative (PNWHI)
PNWHI was created to address the many concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. PNWHI social workers help women negotiate the steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. Through intensive case management, access to individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars, linkage to community supports and short-term financial assistance, the social workers help women receive the nurturing support that they need.
Cancer Care Assist
Cancer Care provides limited grants to individuals for certain expenses related to treatment.
Legal
MFY Legal Services, Inc
MFY Legal Services, Inc. provides free legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers on a wide range of civil legal issues including housing eviction prevention, public benefits and entitlements, mental health and consumer issues.
Consumer Safety
ConsumerSafety.org is a comprehensive resource offering safety guides for infants, families, patients and seniors, as well as publishing important health news, recalls and safety alerts.
MFY Legal Services, Inc. provides free legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers on a wide range of civil legal issues including housing eviction prevention, public benefits and entitlements, mental health and consumer issues.
Consumer Safety
ConsumerSafety.org is a comprehensive resource offering safety guides for infants, families, patients and seniors, as well as publishing important health news, recalls and safety alerts.
Mental Health
Backline
Backline connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources–streamlining access to a network of trusted organizations and care providers that understand this line of work.
The Actors Fund Mental Health Services Program
The Mental Health Services Program helps entertainment industry professionals and their families to deal with a wide array of issues including work and personal stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions and ongoing supportive services. Social workers provide evaluation and referrals, short term treatment, crisis intervention, advocacy and connections to community treatment resources.
Backline connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources–streamlining access to a network of trusted organizations and care providers that understand this line of work.
The Actors Fund Mental Health Services Program
The Mental Health Services Program helps entertainment industry professionals and their families to deal with a wide array of issues including work and personal stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions and ongoing supportive services. Social workers provide evaluation and referrals, short term treatment, crisis intervention, advocacy and connections to community treatment resources.
Music Industry
Robe Backstage
Are you a designer, technician or roadie working in the entertainment lighting industry who is now facing a financial challenge due to serious illness, injury or mandated work stoppage? Do you live in the United States, Canada or a US Province? If the answer to these is “yes” then you are eligible to come Backstage.
American Federation of Musicians: The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund
The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund for Disabled Musicians provides a modest grant to temporarily or permanently disabled musicians who are members of the AFM.
ASCAP Loans
ASCAP offers its members emergency interest-bearing loans on royalties and advances based on earnings.
Blues Foundation HART Fund
The HART Fund (Handy Artists Relief Trust) provides financial assistance to Blues musicians in need (and their families) due to a broad range of health concerns. The Fund provides for acute, chronic and preventive medical and dental care as well as funeral expenses. Grants generally range between $250 and $1500.
Gospel Music Trust Fund
The Gospel Music Trust Fund provides financial assistance in the event of an emergency or major catastrophe, terminal or severe illness, to individuals who have derived a substantial portion of their income from the field of Gospel music.
Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund
Any person who has been employed full time in the country music industry may be eligible for financial aid from The Opry Trust Fund.
Jazz Foundation of America
The Musicians' Emergency Fund offers aid to elder jazz and blues musicians in crisis.
Music Maker Relief Foundation
The Musical Sustenance Program gives grants to meet basic life needs and emergency relief to people 55 years or older and rooted in a Southern musical tradition.
MusiCares
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program covers financial, medical and personal emergencies. Eligibility is based on at least five years in the industry or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos.
Musicians Foundation
Musicians Foundation helps professional musicians by providing emergency financial assistance in meeting current living, medical and allied expenses. All professional musicians are eligible to apply.
Rhythm and Blues Foundation
The fund provides emergency financial assistance to former Motown artists of the 1960s and 1970s.
Arts Resource Network
Arts Resource Network provides funding for individual artists and artists organizations
Fractured Atlas
Fractured Atlas provides services and support to artists and artist organizations.
Are you a designer, technician or roadie working in the entertainment lighting industry who is now facing a financial challenge due to serious illness, injury or mandated work stoppage? Do you live in the United States, Canada or a US Province? If the answer to these is “yes” then you are eligible to come Backstage.
American Federation of Musicians: The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund
The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund for Disabled Musicians provides a modest grant to temporarily or permanently disabled musicians who are members of the AFM.
ASCAP Loans
ASCAP offers its members emergency interest-bearing loans on royalties and advances based on earnings.
Blues Foundation HART Fund
The HART Fund (Handy Artists Relief Trust) provides financial assistance to Blues musicians in need (and their families) due to a broad range of health concerns. The Fund provides for acute, chronic and preventive medical and dental care as well as funeral expenses. Grants generally range between $250 and $1500.
Gospel Music Trust Fund
The Gospel Music Trust Fund provides financial assistance in the event of an emergency or major catastrophe, terminal or severe illness, to individuals who have derived a substantial portion of their income from the field of Gospel music.
Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund
Any person who has been employed full time in the country music industry may be eligible for financial aid from The Opry Trust Fund.
Jazz Foundation of America
The Musicians' Emergency Fund offers aid to elder jazz and blues musicians in crisis.
Music Maker Relief Foundation
The Musical Sustenance Program gives grants to meet basic life needs and emergency relief to people 55 years or older and rooted in a Southern musical tradition.
MusiCares
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program covers financial, medical and personal emergencies. Eligibility is based on at least five years in the industry or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos.
Musicians Foundation
Musicians Foundation helps professional musicians by providing emergency financial assistance in meeting current living, medical and allied expenses. All professional musicians are eligible to apply.
Rhythm and Blues Foundation
The fund provides emergency financial assistance to former Motown artists of the 1960s and 1970s.
Arts Resource Network
Arts Resource Network provides funding for individual artists and artists organizations
Fractured Atlas
Fractured Atlas provides services and support to artists and artist organizations.
Nutrition
National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-3-HUNGRY
The Hotline connects individuals in need to emergency food in their community, government assistance programs, and various social services.
Why Hunger
WhyHunger connects people in need to food programs and services in their community, and supports grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment.
The Hotline connects individuals in need to emergency food in their community, government assistance programs, and various social services.
Why Hunger
WhyHunger connects people in need to food programs and services in their community, and supports grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment.
Physical Health
National Institutes of Health
The NIH provides a long list of resources for several areas of physical health.
Nutrition.gov
Learn about the health benefits of physical activity, and find resources like exercise logs, planners, and examples to help you stay consistent over time.
CDC
Providing and promoting places for people to be physically active may increase public use of these facilities as well as help boost peoples’ physical activity levels. This can include creating and improving walking trails, building exercise facilities, and providing access to existing facilities.
Health.gov
Learn ways to help people understand the benefits of physical activity and how to make it a part of their regular routine.
The NIH provides a long list of resources for several areas of physical health.
Nutrition.gov
Learn about the health benefits of physical activity, and find resources like exercise logs, planners, and examples to help you stay consistent over time.
CDC
Providing and promoting places for people to be physically active may increase public use of these facilities as well as help boost peoples’ physical activity levels. This can include creating and improving walking trails, building exercise facilities, and providing access to existing facilities.
Health.gov
Learn ways to help people understand the benefits of physical activity and how to make it a part of their regular routine.
Products and Services
Air Charity Network
Air Charity Network provides access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community or national crisis. ACN is comprised of independent member organizations identified by specific geographical service areas: Airlift Hope, Angel Flight Central, Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic, Angel Flight Northeast, Angel Flight Southeast, Angel Flight West, Mercy Flight Southeast, and Mercy Medical Airlift.
Mercy Medical Airlift
Mercy Medical Airlift coordinates free airline tickets for missions over 600 miles and negotiates low cost air ambulance service for individuals and families who are in need of this service.
Corporate Angel Network
Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable organization whose sole mission is to transport cancer patients to the hospital at which they need to be in order to receive a specialized form of treatment
Angel Bus
Angel Bus is dedicated to providing compassionate, non-emergency long-distance ground transportation to patients in need, utilizing motor coaches and their volunteer drivers as well as commercial buses.
American Cancer Society: Tender Loving Care
TLC is a magazine/catalog with articles and helpful advice for women coping with cancer treatment and the resulting changes in appearance. Products like wigs, hairpieces, breast forms, prostheses, bras, hats, turbans and swimwear are available for purchase.
Look Good... Feel Better
Look Good... Feel Better is a public service program that helps women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment. They offer group programs and one-on-one consultations about hair replacement options, skin care and make-up application; self-help kits for those unable to access LGFB; and a 24 hour hotline for information and referrals: 1-800-395-LOOK
Cleaning for a Reason Foundation
This nonprofit organization offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer.
Air Charity Network provides access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community or national crisis. ACN is comprised of independent member organizations identified by specific geographical service areas: Airlift Hope, Angel Flight Central, Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic, Angel Flight Northeast, Angel Flight Southeast, Angel Flight West, Mercy Flight Southeast, and Mercy Medical Airlift.
Mercy Medical Airlift
Mercy Medical Airlift coordinates free airline tickets for missions over 600 miles and negotiates low cost air ambulance service for individuals and families who are in need of this service.
Corporate Angel Network
Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable organization whose sole mission is to transport cancer patients to the hospital at which they need to be in order to receive a specialized form of treatment
Angel Bus
Angel Bus is dedicated to providing compassionate, non-emergency long-distance ground transportation to patients in need, utilizing motor coaches and their volunteer drivers as well as commercial buses.
American Cancer Society: Tender Loving Care
TLC is a magazine/catalog with articles and helpful advice for women coping with cancer treatment and the resulting changes in appearance. Products like wigs, hairpieces, breast forms, prostheses, bras, hats, turbans and swimwear are available for purchase.
Look Good... Feel Better
Look Good... Feel Better is a public service program that helps women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment. They offer group programs and one-on-one consultations about hair replacement options, skin care and make-up application; self-help kits for those unable to access LGFB; and a 24 hour hotline for information and referrals: 1-800-395-LOOK
Cleaning for a Reason Foundation
This nonprofit organization offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer.
Resources for Specific Populations
New Economy Project
New Economy Project works with community groups to build a new economy that works for all, based on principles of cooperation, democracy, equity, racial justice, and ecological sustainability.
New Economy Project works with community groups to build a new economy that works for all, based on principles of cooperation, democracy, equity, racial justice, and ecological sustainability.
Rights and Advocacy
Medicare Rights Center
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) assists people who are enrolled in or eligible for Medicare with Medicare rights issues, which includes, but it not limited to, accessing benefits on a limited income, benefits counseling, and federal Medicare reform advocacy.
Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice
Cerebral Palsy Group is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy and provides free educational information and support to those who have been affected. This medical malpractice article provides resources and support to families and individuals with cerebral palsy looking to improve their overall quality of life.
Medical Malpractice Center
Medical Malpractice Center is a group dedicated to providing vital information, tips, and resources to individuals and family members affected by medical negligence.
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) assists people who are enrolled in or eligible for Medicare with Medicare rights issues, which includes, but it not limited to, accessing benefits on a limited income, benefits counseling, and federal Medicare reform advocacy.
Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice
Cerebral Palsy Group is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy and provides free educational information and support to those who have been affected. This medical malpractice article provides resources and support to families and individuals with cerebral palsy looking to improve their overall quality of life.
Medical Malpractice Center
Medical Malpractice Center is a group dedicated to providing vital information, tips, and resources to individuals and family members affected by medical negligence.
Small Business and Entrepreneurs
SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE provides disaster assistance for small businesses. Their website lists tips, tools, downloads, mentoring, and state links.
SCORE provides disaster assistance for small businesses. Their website lists tips, tools, downloads, mentoring, and state links.
Testing Sites
Planned Parenthood
You can get STD, pregnancy, and other types of health tests done at your local Planned Parenthood.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
Learn more about allergy tests and how to get one.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Additional testing sites may be available in your area. Contact your health care provider or your state or local public health department for more information.
You can get STD, pregnancy, and other types of health tests done at your local Planned Parenthood.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
Learn more about allergy tests and how to get one.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Additional testing sites may be available in your area. Contact your health care provider or your state or local public health department for more information.
Treatment and Clinical Trails
Mayo Clinic Health System
Find a list of services and treatments the Mayo Clinic offers by clicking above.
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
The Coalition's TrialCheck is daily-updated source of more than 4,000 cancer clinical trials, with a screening questionnaire that will identify appropriate trials.
National Cancer Institute
The NCI website lists over 6,000 clinical trials in their online database, searchable by type of cancer, type of trial, and location.
Find a list of services and treatments the Mayo Clinic offers by clicking above.
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
The Coalition's TrialCheck is daily-updated source of more than 4,000 cancer clinical trials, with a screening questionnaire that will identify appropriate trials.
National Cancer Institute
The NCI website lists over 6,000 clinical trials in their online database, searchable by type of cancer, type of trial, and location.
Veterans
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
IAVA addresses critical issues facing new veterans and their families, including mental health injuries, a stretched VA system, inadequate health care for female veterans, and GI Bill educational benefits. IAVA also provides valuable resources and empowers veterans to connect with one another, fostering a strong and lasting community
DAV
Navigating the resources available to veterans can be confusing, but DAV believes no veteran should have to go it alone.
IAVA addresses critical issues facing new veterans and their families, including mental health injuries, a stretched VA system, inadequate health care for female veterans, and GI Bill educational benefits. IAVA also provides valuable resources and empowers veterans to connect with one another, fostering a strong and lasting community
DAV
Navigating the resources available to veterans can be confusing, but DAV believes no veteran should have to go it alone.
