(CMR) Resilience Cayman has a new COVID-19 assistance program that is supported by a CI$500,000 grant from R3 Cayman Foundation. The program, which was launched on November 1, 2021, is focused on providing food vouchers, utility relief, and rent assistance to individuals and families whose employment income has been severely reduced due to work disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resilience chairperson Jan Gupta said the program is responding to the evolving needs in the community.
“We have been supporting residents and families since the start of COVID-19 with food and utilities assistance. Now, as we experience a jump in local community cases and associated quarantine of many households and workplaces, we are anticipating that those workers who were already struggling financially in prior months could encounter even greater challenges in meeting their basic necessities of life.
“For individuals who do not qualify for government programs, or whose NAU applications are awaiting a decision, there are limited places to turn to for help. Thanks to R3’s donation, we are ready to provide assistance to them”.
The Resilience Cayman program provides one or more grants for various needs to eligible low-income customers who are struggling to pay for food, utilities, and rent.
To apply, individuals must complete an online application form. If they do not have access to the internet, they can call Resilience at (345) 333-1010 to get help with completing their application over the phone.
Supporting documentation will also be required, such as a job termination letter, eviction notice, disconnection notice, and/or quarantine notice. There are specific criteria that applicants will have to meet in order to qualify, and eligibility will be verified with agencies, including NAU and the Ministry of Tourism.
To pre-register, persons should visit https://www.resilience.ky or call (345) 333-1010.
The grant is available to individuals:
-Residing in the Cayman Islands (Caymanian, PR, and Work Permit holders with active or expired permits) who are at least 18 years old
-Who are unable to pay for their food and essentials, Rent, CUC, and/or Water •
-Who have stopped working or have significantly reduced income because of reasons related to COVID-19
-Who do not qualify or haven't been approved for assistance from other programs, including NAU, Ministry of Tourism, and Cayman's ARK
-Who expect to have less than CI$1,500 monthly employment/self-employment income in November 2021
R3 Chairman Bryan Hunter said that R3's donation to this program is a continuation of its efforts to support utilities, food, and rent assistance programs in the community.
“With the help of our generous donors, we have provided donations over the course of the last year to a number of non-profit organizations, including Resilience Cayman, to support their respective utilities, food and rent assistance programs for those families and individuals who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr. Hunter said.
“As such needs continue to exist in the community, we are pleased to continue our efforts to address those needs by supporting this program that is being run by Resilience Cayman. We encourage all eligible members of the community who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 to contact them,” he added.
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