In episode 27, we hear from tipped service-industry workers about what they're facing as restaurants and bars around the state close their doors鈥攗nless you're ordering to-go. And host Khalil Ekulona calls his old boss, Ken Carson, who owns to talk about shuttering one location because of the impact of the COVID health measures.
We also got to hear from Secretary Bill McCamley about efforts to shore up those temporarily out-of-work employees, and how small business owners and contractors could access unemployment funds if make it happen.
And a news update: The state鈥檚 Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 24, issued a on evictions when people can鈥檛 pay their rent, though people will have to show in court that they can鈥檛 afford to pay. Plus, the ART buses won't be making the rounds for a while starting Saturday.
We're keeping a complete list of the resources and volunteer opportunities that we find in each episode at bit.ly/YNMGhub. And here's what we got from today.
Resources:
- has financial info and updates for business owners and workers
- has options and advice for folks.
- Need help with an eviction? : (505) 633-6694 or : (505) 265-2300
And if you're healthy and you want to help, your local food bank is looking for volunteers, says Secretary McCamley.
How are things going for you? We want to know. Share your quarantine stories by calling: (505) 218-7084 and leaving us a message. We could roll them into a future episode.
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