Voting Resources & Actionable Items
We Got The Vote
Donate to help pay off poll taxes for people who have served their time so they can vote.
Better Know A Ballot
https://www.betterknowaballot.com/
State by state voter information.
Power the Polls
https://www.powerthepolls.org/
Postcards to Swing States
https://postcardstoswingstates.com/
Resources & Information
Financial Relief for Film & Entertainment Workers
https://www.voiceoflawrence.com/financial-relief-entertainment-industry/
American Federation of Musicians:
Directors Guild of America:
https://www.dga.org/The-Guild/Coronavirus-Resources-and-Updates.aspx
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees:
https://www.iatse.net/coronavirus-update-portal
International Brotherhood of Teamsters:
SAG-AFTRA:
http://www.sagaftra.org/covid19
Writers Guild of America East:
https://www.wgaeast.org/covid19/
Writers Guild of America West:
https://www.wga.org/members/employment-resources/covid-19-resources
NPACT Resources hub
https://www.npact.org/response-resource-hub.html
Artist Relief Organization
Motion Picture & Television Fund
Field of Vision/Topic Studios Documentary Freelancer Relief Fund
https://fieldofvision.org/relief-fund
American Documentary Artist Emergency Fund
https://www.amdoc.org/create/funds-residencies/
The Actors Fund COVID-19 Resource List/Fund eligibility requirements
https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/covid-19-resource-list
https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help
Freelance Artists Resource Listing
https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/
Sundance Institute Covid-19 Update
https://www.sundance.org/covid19
Sundance Collab
National Endowment for the Arts Covid-19 Resource List
https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizations
International Documentary Association Covid-19 Info
https://www.documentary.org/creators/covid19
Resources for Freelancers:
https://blog.freelancersunion.org/2020/03/11/what-freelancers-need-to-know-about-coronavirus/
CA Sick Leave Information
https://www.laborposters.org/california/49-california-sick-leave-poster.htm
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/paid_sick_leave.htm
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm
DGA Flow Chart of Gov't Support:https://www.dga.org/-/media/Files/TheGuild/Coronavirus-Resources/AEMI-Flowchart-Government-COVID-19-Relief.ashx?la=en&hash=502BBC199498EB7B8B90FFFEC26DC274EC82CDA5
Step By Step Video to file for SBA Disaster Grant
Unemployment & SBA Aid
International Documentary Association: Filmmaker’s Guide to Applying for US Coronavirus Relief
https://www.documentary.org/creators/covid19
Explanatory Chart of CARES Act Options for Small Businesses
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jjaet3yewv1xsrq/92104024_10115504386746523_1823659056800202752_o.jpg?dl=0
Freelancer's Union: What the CARE Act Means for Freelancers
https://blog.freelancersunion.org/2020/03/30/what-the-cares-act-means-for-freelancers/
Mitch O'Farrell's list of unemployment aid programs for workers in the motion picture & television community:
LA Times list of Unemployment Aid:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-03-24/entertainment-industry-offers-string-of-funds-for-help
Volunteering & Donations
Laptop Donations for Computerless Students:
Save the USPS
https://www.change.org/p/save-the-usps
FEEL USA
It Takes Our Village - Relief Fund for Film Crews
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ittakesourvillage
New York Cares Needs Volunteers:
https://www.newyorkcares.org/search/projects/results?project=COVID-19
LA Food Bank Needs Volunteers:
https://www.lafoodbank.org/volunteer/
Laptop Donations for Computerless Students:
Masks for Heros:
Homestate for Hospitals:
https://www.myhomestate.com/homestateforhospitals/
Mask Making
These are the masks Christian is making:
https://thecraftyquilter.com/2020/03/versatile-face-mask-pattern-and-tutorial/
Here is a different style:
https://sarahmaker.com/how-to-sew-a-surgical-face-mask-for-hospitals-free-pattern/
Mental Health Resources
Top 7 Apps that will help you monitor your Mental Health:
https://www.verywellmind.com/best-mental-health-apps-4692902
City of Los Angeles Resources
Support for Angelenos during the COVID-19 crisis:
📋 Testing: Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing
🍴 Meals for seniors: call 213-482-7252
🎒 Info for LAUSD students & families: Achieve.LAUSD.net
📚 L.A. Public Library resources online: LAPL.org
📁 Unemployment & other State resources: COVID19.CA.gov
🔗 L.A. Jobs Portal: LAJobsPortal.org
🏘️ Eviction protections: HCIDLA.LACity.org
❓FAQ: Coronavirus.LACity.org/FAQ
☎️ Call 311 for questions & assistance in other languages
Cancel Rent in Los Angeles - Take action today by:
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Calling and emailing your City Council members to urge them to #CancelRent, #CancelMortgages, and #CancelDebt. LA City Council will be meeting virtually on Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:00 am to discuss emergency measures. See call script below and find who your council member is here.
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Submitting an electronic public comment in support of measures to protect renters, workers and homeowners. To submit a public comment, visit the public comment portaland enter the Council File Number. Instructions for submitting public comments and sample comments can be found here.
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Sharing and reposting video testimonials of LA residents who are jobless and facing eviction if their mortgage payment or rent is not forgiven. You can also share and repost these memes. Help amplify the real hardship that families are facing so that our leaders take urgent action.
Petitions & Actions
Petition to cancel rents in NYC:
https://www.change.org/p/mayor-bill-de-blasio-cancel-rent-for-all-nyc-residents
Save Restaurants & Fix the PPP:
https://www.saverestaurants.com/take-action/
Live Event Coalition - Sign the Petition & Support!
