Emergency Assistance Fund: COVID-19
During this unprecedented time, Interfaith Prison Ministry for Women (IPMW) is inspired by the outpouring of care and concern people are demonstrating across the country and in our community. We know that many are experiencing hardship, and our thoughts and prayers go with them. With the support of a local funding partner, we are establishing an Emergency Assistance Fund to help.
What?
Emergency Assistance Fund to assist formerly incarcerated women with COVID-19 - impacted costs such as life essentials, prescriptions, cell phone and connectivity, transportation, rent or program fees, utilities, and expenses from other challenges brought about by the evolving global pandemic and its aftermath. Case management and systems navigation support will be available, where possible.
This fund is intended to supplement, not replace, other assistance available on the federal, state and community-level, as well as help to address potential collateral consequences that formerly justice-involved women may face in accessing these resources.
Women who have had their hours reduced or jobs eliminated because of the crisis may request to receive emergency financial assistance up to $100. The amount and distribution of these funds will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Requests for either a higher level of support or a second round of support will be considered on an individual basis.
When?
Phase 1 will last from March 26th – April 10th, funding permitting, and may include any of the following:
Depending on the evolving nature of the COVID response, Phase 2 funding may begin on April 13th.
Who?
Priority will be given to women residing in Wake County, as well as former or current participants in at least one IPMW program; this can be pre- or post-release and includes programs such as Peer Connect, JobStart, reentry mentoring, and any programs, classes or pastoral care with the Chaplains at the Canary Unit. IPMW will consider requests from formerly incarcerated women who reside outside of Wake County or have not participated in our programs on an as-available basis.
How?
Please call IPMW’s office at 919-829-0311 between 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday and leave a message clearly stating your name and call back number or send an email to assistance@ipmforwomen.org. Someone from staff will respond within 2 business days. Please call 911 if your emergency requires immediate response. Because of the health crisis, we will observe safety protocols and primarily use online, telephone and postal services for documentation and distribution of assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
*Please click here for a list of other community resources that might be available to you.
During this unprecedented time, Interfaith Prison Ministry for Women (IPMW) is inspired by the outpouring of care and concern people are demonstrating across the country and in our community. We know that many are experiencing hardship, and our thoughts and prayers go with them. With the support of a local funding partner, we are establishing an Emergency Assistance Fund to help.
What?
Emergency Assistance Fund to assist formerly incarcerated women with COVID-19 - impacted costs such as life essentials, prescriptions, cell phone and connectivity, transportation, rent or program fees, utilities, and expenses from other challenges brought about by the evolving global pandemic and its aftermath. Case management and systems navigation support will be available, where possible.
This fund is intended to supplement, not replace, other assistance available on the federal, state and community-level, as well as help to address potential collateral consequences that formerly justice-involved women may face in accessing these resources.
Women who have had their hours reduced or jobs eliminated because of the crisis may request to receive emergency financial assistance up to $100. The amount and distribution of these funds will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Requests for either a higher level of support or a second round of support will be considered on an individual basis.
When?
Phase 1 will last from March 26th – April 10th, funding permitting, and may include any of the following:
- Lyft/Uber cards or gas cards
- Phone cards
- Walmart or Target gift cards
- Rental assistance or program fees
- Utility payments
- Parole fees
Depending on the evolving nature of the COVID response, Phase 2 funding may begin on April 13th.
Who?
Priority will be given to women residing in Wake County, as well as former or current participants in at least one IPMW program; this can be pre- or post-release and includes programs such as Peer Connect, JobStart, reentry mentoring, and any programs, classes or pastoral care with the Chaplains at the Canary Unit. IPMW will consider requests from formerly incarcerated women who reside outside of Wake County or have not participated in our programs on an as-available basis.
How?
Please call IPMW’s office at 919-829-0311 between 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday and leave a message clearly stating your name and call back number or send an email to assistance@ipmforwomen.org. Someone from staff will respond within 2 business days. Please call 911 if your emergency requires immediate response. Because of the health crisis, we will observe safety protocols and primarily use online, telephone and postal services for documentation and distribution of assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
*Please click here for a list of other community resources that might be available to you.