Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
UWCCR COVID-19 Local Relief Fund
Who did the funds from the UWCCR COVID-19 Local Relief Fund support?
UWCCR partnered with local nonprofits in our five-county service area who worked with low-income households in their geographic areas to help alleviate issues brought on by the COVID-19 health crisis. Funds were provided to those whose level of need has been amplified by the COVID-19 health crisis. Nonprofit partners identified and qualified affected low-income households to receive funds. Once a family was approved, they were given access to Family Independence Initiative (FII) UpTogether online platform.
What type of hardships qualified for assistance?
- Unpaid leave due to the shelter-in-place directive
- Care of a vulnerable or infected relative
- Loss of wages due to involuntary cancellation of work (i.e. gig workers, restaurant workers, etc.)
- Unpaid leave due to school and/or daycare closure
How did affected people apply for help?
UWCCR worked with nonprofit community partners in our five-county service area who identified and qualified affected low-income households experiencing the hardships listed above to receive the one-time $500 allocation. 11 nonprofit partners for Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties were selected.
- 3 Strands Global Foundation (El Dorado)
- Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (Amador)
- Black Child Legacy Campaign Neighborhood Centers (Sacramento)
- Birth and Beyond (Sacramento)
- Empower Yolo (Yolo)
- International Rescue Committee (Sacramento)
- Kids First (Placer)
- Lighthouse Community Counseling (Placer)
- Opening Doors (Sacramento)
- RISE Inc. (Yolo)
- Yolo County Children’s Alliance (Yolo)
2-1-1 Can Help: We know households who are not connected to these nonprofit partners still need assistance. Sacramento County’s help line, 2-1-1, is ready to work with you and connect you to resources during this difficult time. Please call 2-1-1, press 2 for “COVID-19 Assistance” and an associate will walk you through solutions that fit your unique circumstance.
What were the requirements to receive funds?
After being qualified by a partner nonprofit, the UpTogether platform distributed a one-time $500 allocation to low-income households who were experiencing an increased financial hardship due to one of the following reasons:
- Unpaid leave due to the shelter-in-place directive
- Care of a vulnerable or infected relative
- Loss of wages due to involuntary cancellation of work (i.e. gig workers, restaurant workers, etc.)
- Unpaid leave due to school and/or daycare closure
Affected low-income households had to meet the following conditions:
- Experiencing financial hardship of the nature listed above
- Proof of residency
- Have a bank account that can accept an ACH transfer
- Commit to filling out two (2) surveys over the next year on the impact of the funds received
How quickly were funds disbursed?
The UpTogether platform allowed qualified low-income households to receive a one-time $500 allocation within 48 hours of applying. The platform also provided access to its long-term social networking component that has routinely demonstrated success in helping families achieve financial stability.
How much of my donation directly supported victims of this crisis?
100% of donations were distributed to low-income households in need.
How many families has the fund helped?
As of June 30, 2020 the fund has distributed 1,050 one-time $500 distributions. See below for a breakdown by county.
County Funds Dispersed Families Served
Amador $52,000.00 104
El Dorado $29,500 59
Placer $47,500.00 95
Sacramento $303,500.00 607
Yolo $92,500.00 185
Grand Total $525,000.00 1050
Is the fund still open?
The UWCCR Relief Fund has closed as of June 30,2020. UWCCR will make final distributions with any remaining dollars received.