Dear neighbors, I want to make you aware of a small fund, Neighbors in Need*, that is making crisis grants to persons and families left jobless by the COVID-19 crisis. The grants typically range from $150 to $350, depending on family size and circumstances. The intent is provide funds to help buy food, medicines or toiletries for those in need until the stimulus program kicks into gear. We are confining the grants to people living in the 15224, 15206, 15201 and 15232 zip codes. We are not using NIN for delinquent rent or utility shutoffs. The city has established its own initiative for city residents only, the Housing Stabilization Program at the U.R.A. If you are a family or individual who needs help during these challenging times, please feel free to email at tdicksonpgh@gmail.com. As already mentioned, we have a small fund and will do our best to help as many neighbors as possible. Best wishes to all. Tom Dickson P.S. For those of you interested in contributing to the fund, I hope to have a page set up for online payments by the end of this week. You can email me if you’d like to send a check. *Neighbors in Need is administered by Bloomfield-Garfield Corp, a 501c(3)). It was established 8 years ago and has helped nearly 190 families. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>