HURRICANE RELIEF

 

PUERTO RICO RELIEF EFFORTS

Representatives have been in touch with our fellow members in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with IATSE Local 494 and IATSE Local 600. The devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico has left many needing supplies as they start to recover.

If you are able to contribute to our union family as they start the long process of rebuilding, the IATSE Puerto Rico local unions have provided a list of supplies and shipping preferences linked below for your reference. Once shipped, IATSE Locals 494 and 600 in Puerto Rico will keep inventory and provide updates on additional items needed. Updated item lists will be linked below.

• Puerto Rico Items Request List

HOW AND WHERE TO DONATE

The Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Foundation - Money from the Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Foundation helps pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities to affected IATSE members. The IATSE has donated $10,000 to the Foundation for Harvey relief efforts. Another $10,000 was donated to the Foundation for Irma relief efforts. 

Individual IATSE members needing assistance should submit a written request to their local union. The local union will then forward the request to the Foundation for review by the Foundation trustees. Checks should be made payable to the “Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Foundation” and mailed to:
The Walsh/DiTolla/Spivak Foundation c/o IATSE
207 W. 25th St., 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

While credit card donations from individual members can be made, we highly encourage check donations as it is easier for our staff to process. Members can make credit card donations by calling the IATSE General Office at 212-730-1770. Donations on behalf of local unions must be made by check. Thank you for your generosity.

 

WHERE TO FIND ASSISTANCE

The Actors Fund - For our members impacted by Hurricane Harvey, Irma, or Maria, please contact The Actors Fund for information on emergency financial assistance and other resources. Texas residents can contact The Actors Fund’s Los Angeles office. Louisiana residents please contact their NYC office:

Texas Residents - Contact Los Angeles Office of The Actors Fund
323.933.9244, ext. 455
[email protected]

Louisiana Residents - Contact New York City Office of The Actors Fund:
212.221.7300, ext. 119
[email protected]

Union Plus - If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant program. The Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund has provided nearly $1 million in assistance to union members facing hardships following Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters. Head to the Union Plus Disaster Relief Fund page to learn more about the benefits and eligibility requirements.

Note: Members who may have received assistance for Hurricane Katrina are eligible for an additional grant through Union Plus.