RESOURCES FOR WORKERS IMPACTED BY THE WGA STRIKE – PART II webinar from MOME on June 22, 2023
Channel: NYC Mayor's Office
Date: 23/06/2023

The City of New York recognizes that many workers continue to be impacted by the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. While we hope to see an agreement reached in the near future, we want to ensure that all those impacted have access to support services during this time. The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment is hosting a free, live webinar to provide information and access to available resources. Representatives from NYS Department of Labor, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund) and the Freelancers Hub will be participating and available to answer questions. 

For more information, please visit nyc.gov/MOME/WorkersResources

Resources: 


ACCESS HRA is a public-facing website designed for existing HRA clients and new applicants. Through the ACCESS HRA website you can:

 

Apply for Cash Assistance, Emergency Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and Fair Fares NYC 

www.nyc.gov/accesshra 


Community Food Connection (CFC) 

(formerly Emergency Food Assistance Programs, EFAP)

 

For more information about community food locations and hours of operation, call 311 or access foodhelp.nyc.gov 


Call DSS One Number at (718) 557-1399

 

Self-Service is available 24/7, and Infoline Agents are available: 

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00am-5pm 

    Wednesday 8:0-0am-7pm 

Visit HRA’s website at www.nyc.gov/hra, go to the “Contact Us” tab and Send a Message to the Commissioner.  


NYS Department of Labor: 


What is the best website for help? 

on.ny.gov/ui

 

Also: 

dol.ny.gov

 

How do I file? 

Apply online: 

    dol.ny.gov 

    7:30am to 7:30pm 

Apply by phone: 

    1-888-209-8124 

    M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm 

 

Entertainment Community Fund 


Services are available to everyone in performing arts and entertainment 

    Financial assistance is based on work history and need 

    All eligibility guidelines listed online at entertainmentcommunity.org 

    Social Services & Emergency Assistance 

    Artists Health Insurance Resource Center 

    The Career Center 

To learn more about Entertainment Community Fund programs and services, please contact the office nearest you. 


Eastern Region—New York City 

212.221.7300

 

Central Region—Chicago 

312.372.0989

 

Western Region—Los Angeles 

323.933.9244 

info@entertainmentcommunity.org 

 

Freelancers Hub

 

Blog by freelancers, for freelancers - https://blog.freelancersunion.org/ 

To learn more about upcoming events: https://www.freelancershub.nyc/  

To book coworking - https://freelancershub.simplybook.me/v2/ 

For all other questions, please email info@freelancershub.nyc 

 

Dramatists Guild Foundation 


The Dramatists Guild Foundation works to serve playwrights, lyricists and book writers and composers, at all stages of their careers.  

Apply for grants here: https://dgf.org/emergency-grants/