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Supporting Families & Individuals DailySince the beginning of the COVID crisis, we have raised approximately $400,000 for our Emergency Assistance Fund. $300,000 has been allocated to direct client fund assistance benefiting 300 local immigrants and their families. These funds help families with rent, groceries, medical expenses and utilities. The remaining $100,000 has been allocated to support numerous local food distributions and critical medical expenses for our clients.
In response to the overwhelming need in our community, we have created the CRC COVID-19 Rapid Response Team. This team is handling hundreds of calls per week. |
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Language Classes Continue OnlineEvery week we are virtually connecting our ESL students with their volunteer teachers whose commitment has not waivered during this difficult time. We are also continuing high school equivalency classes and citizenship classes every Saturday with partner Southern Westchester BOCES.
Our Youth Leadership Programs also continue online and have gone global. Young CRC Leaders are connecting with youth around the globe to share their wisdom and coping strategies for handling the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Immigration Legal ServicesOur Immigration Legal Services team has been busy with online consultations.
We have offered online DACA workshops and have completed dozens of DACA renewals and unemployment applications. The team is also working on videos and flyers to keep immigrants up to date on COVID-19 programs available to help them navigate this tough time. |
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Food Pantry & Coalition for Community Food DistributionsDue to the generous support from our community, CRC has contributed $60,000 to local food distributions. Demand from Mamaroneck and Larchmont residents has increased from 450 bags of non-perishable food and fresh produce every other week to 1400 bags. Food insecurity will remain a harsh reality for our clients in the coming weeks.
With our coalition partners, individuals in our community have benefited in the following ways:
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Care Package Drop-OffWe have worked with CURE – the Coalition of Understanding Racism through Education--to organize a collection of essential items for families in need.
We have distributed over 75 care packages to local families complete with over-the-counter medicine, masks, toilet paper, diapers, gloves, disinfectants, depends, and snacks. |
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It Takes A VillageWe want to take the opportunity to thank and acknowledge the many incredible community partners who are in the fight with us to help those in need in our community:
Coalition for Understanding Racism through Education, First Methodist Church, Larchmont Avenue Church, Larchmont Friends of the Family, Larchmont Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force, Larchmont Temple, Mamaroneck-Larchmont PTA Council, STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck, St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, St John’s Episcopal Church, St. John’s Lutheran, St Thomas Episcopal Church, Washingtonville Housing Alliance, the Village of Mamaroneck, the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont. |
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Emergency Assistance for Critical NeedsCRC’s Emergency Assistance Fund prioritizes support for the following:
FOOD ASSISTANCE: We provide assistance to individuals and families who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 and can no longer afford food. MEDICAL EXPENSES: We provide assistance to individuals and families who have tested positive for COVID-19 and need medication. Many CRC clients also have pre-existing conditions and must take prescription medication but cannot afford it due to loss of employment. RENTAL ASSISTANCE: We provide assistance to individuals and families who are having trouble paying their monthly rent due to loss of work because of COVID-19. |
134 Center Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-835-1512 | 914-630-7022
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-835-1512 | 914-630-7022