The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s (URA) Board of Directors this afternoon approved a new program for households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) who have been affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Fund is designed to provide short-term assistance to workers who have experienced a reduction in hours and are facing a financial hardship to pay rent and utilities. 

Beginning Monday, March 23, households in need of rental, mortgage payment, and/or utility assistance, specifically because their work hours were cut due to COVID-19, may call the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) at 412.227.4163 to be screened for assistance. 

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Tacoma Urban League (Tacoma, WA) is hosting a Stakeholder Luncheon where we will present on the State of Black Tacoma. 

Please Save the Date for this important event on Thursday, May 7th, doors open at 11:00AM at the Eastside Community Center. 

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