The New York Times reports that more people who are unused to asking for help are visiting food pantries.
“These are people who never really had to ask for help before,” said Brenda Beavers, human services director for the Salvation Army in New Jersey, which dispenses emergency food supplies at 30 pantries throughout the state. “They were once givers and now they’re having to ask for assistance.”
Many TAs already live paycheck to paycheck. Charities and arts organizations across the country are cutting back, closing their doors or even filing for bankruptcy which means TAs are getting fewer workshops and making less money. You may think that you don't know anyone who is struggling to put food on the table, but chances are you work with someone who is underemployed or newly poor. Scared and ashamed, they may not know what to do, or how to ask for help.
Shame keeps you quiet.
Do you need friends?
Your community is on Facebook.
Do you need health care?
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center at 356 West 18th Street provides sensitive, quality health care and related services. They are primarily set up to serve to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, but they will serve anyone in need regardless of ability to pay.
Do you need housing?
New York City Affordable Housing Resource Center posts information about City housing, including renting an apartment, housing lotteries, and what to do if you are in danger of being evicted.
Do you need food or other essentials?
Even if you are working, you may be eligible for food stamps. Download the food stamp application and get more information on an array of services and programs offered by the New York City Human Resources Administration Department of Social Services.
Your community is on Facebook.
Do you need health care?
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center at 356 West 18th Street provides sensitive, quality health care and related services. They are primarily set up to serve to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, but they will serve anyone in need regardless of ability to pay.
Do you need housing?
New York City Affordable Housing Resource Center posts information about City housing, including renting an apartment, housing lotteries, and what to do if you are in danger of being evicted.
Do you need food or other essentials?
Even if you are working, you may be eligible for food stamps. Download the food stamp application and get more information on an array of services and programs offered by the New York City Human Resources Administration Department of Social Services.
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