We look forward to connecting with you. Select below how we can help. A completed request for assistance connects you to a member of our social services team. Need support getting connected? You can also access our services by emailing or calling.
Eastern Region
Eastern@entertainmentcommunity.org
(917) 281-5919
Central Region
Central@entertainmentcommunity.org
(312) 372-0989
Western Region
Western@entertainmentcommunity.org
(323) 933-9244 ext. 455
INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Seeking information about the Entertainment Community Fund and how we can help? Complete the form below to connect with our Intake Department who will answer questions and connect you accordingly.
Need help with this process? Use the contact information above to call or email for assistance.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROCESS
The Entertainment Community Fund Financial Assistance program provides emergency grants when unexpected and unforeseen circumstances occur.
PREPARE TO APPLY
1. CONFIRM YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDAssistance is available for people who are unable to pay their immediate basic living expenses (food, housing, transportation, health care, etc.)
2. REVIEW YOUR ELIGIBILITYThe Entertainment Community Fund manages the disbursement of several funds. Check the requirements at the bottom of this page for all unions, guilds or employers that apply to you. Union and non-union workers may apply directly to the Entertainment Community Fund for assistance.
3. PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTATIONPrior to your start, ensure that you have collected and digitized all required documentation. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Are you seeking support for issues around work and personal stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions? Are you looking to get connected to a mental health professional? Complete the form below to connect with a social worker who can provide:
Upon receipt of your completed application, you will hear from a social worker within 24-48 hours to schedule a conversation. If you are seeking to join one of our groups, you do not need to fill out this form. Go to our Groups Page.
ADDICTION & RECOVERY SERVICES
Curious about you or someone you care about’ s relationship to alcohol or drugs? Need help getting connected to treatment or support? Complete the form below to connect with a social worker who can provide:
Upon receipt of your completed application, you will hear from a social worker within 24-48 hours to schedule a conversation.
HIV SERVICES
Are you living with HIV, newly diagnosed or caring for a loved one? Need help or support with life challenges? Complete the form below to connect with a social worker who can provide:
SENIOR SERVICES OR CAREGIVING SUPPORT
Are you 65 or older and need help navigating the myriad of life challenges that can arise or are you a caregiver for someone 65+. If so, complete the form below to connect with a social worker who can provide:
SERVICES DUE TO CHRONIC HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND INJURY
Navigating an injury, illness or chronic health condition and are currently unable to work? Complete the form below to connect with a social worker who can provide:
OTHER
Not sure which box to select? None of the options are exactly, correct? You can complete the form below and upon receipt of your application we will connect you to the appropriate program or select the Information about Services option above and our Intake Department will connect you to the program that can respond to your need.
Eligibility for financial assistance varies by program. Overall eligibility for financial assistance is based on:
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Required Documentation
Eligibility and Documentation:
IATSE Local 600 Hardship Fund
IASTE Local 600 provides assistance through two Funds for those experiencing a lack of work. Members are eligible for only one Hardship Fund grant at any given time.
Lack of Work Due to Work stoppage
Local 600 Hardship Fund offers a one-time emergency grant towards immediate basic living expenses for those experiencing financial hardship due to work stoppage.
Eligibility
Lack of Work Due to iIlness or Injury
Current, active member of Casting Society. A PDF of membership card must be obtained online, and uploaded below under "Upload image of union card" section:
o Login to www.castingsociety.com → My Account → Billing & Membership → Print Your Membership Card (PDF)
Most recent complete checking and savings bank statement, including name, address, transactions and balance totals.
Most recent Federal Income Tax Return- first two pages only (1040 form)
Bills for which you are seeking assistance including name and address.
To determine eligibility for an additional grant through the Entertainment Community Fund, please see criteria listed under the Entertainment Community Fund.
GOPAR provides emergency assistance during challenging times to individuals throughout Greater Orlando who derive income from the performing arts and/or theme park entertainment sectors.
Eligibility and Documentation
Required Documents:
HSSRF offers a one-time emergency financial assistance grant for film and television assistants or support staff who are currently unemployed or on hiatus due to work stoppage.
Documentation
Earnings documentation can include W-2’s, 1099’s, pension and health earning statement
Current complete checking and savings bank statement, including name, address, transactions and balance totals
Bills for which assistance is requested including applicant name and address
Most recent 1040 form from Federal Income Tax Return
Housing expense- lease, mortgage/maintenance including name and address
Current Local 52 membership card including names and stamps
To determine eligibility for an additional grant through the Entertainment Community Fund, please see criteria listed under the Entertainment Community Fund
Required Documentation – all documentation must include name and/or address
A member in good standing for a minimum of two consecutive dues quarter periods. Verification of membership status must be included in the application. Request a letter by emailing; MemberAssistanceFund@editorsguild.com. Please include your name, email address and phone number.
Documented need.
• A verification of eligibility letter from Local 700 • Current checking and savings statement, including name, address, transactions, and balance totals.• Most recent federal income tax return: first two pages only (1040 form). • Bills for which you seek assistance, including your name and address. • Housing expense -Lease, mortgage/maintenance, including your name and address. • Medical or natural disaster documentation if applicable.• To determine your eligibility for an additional grant through the Entertainment Community Fund please see the criteria listed under Entertainment Community Fund. If applying for both funds it is required to do so within the same application.
The Entertainment Community Fund Informed Consent Agreement
If you are receiving services from our social services department and/or applying for financial assistance we are obligated to share with you the following information. It is important to read this information and discuss any concerns or questions with your social worker. Once you sign this consent form, it will constitute an agreement between you and the Entertainment Community Fund.
When working with a social worker at The Fund the law protects the confidentiality of all communication between you and your social worker. The social worker can only release information to others outside our agency with your written permission. However, there are a number of legal exceptions to what the social worker can keep confidential. These are: the social worker is required/mandated to reveal information if it is determined that you are a danger to yourself or others; there is a suspicion of child abuse or negligence, elderly or dependent abuse. If you are a minor (under the age of 18), parents have rights and may have access to your information. If we receive a court order to release information we will comply with legal and ethical standards. Please be aware that if you elect to communicate via the internet or any electronic transmission to your social worker that email is not completely confidential. All emails are retained in the logs of both the senders’ and recipients’ internet service provider. While under normal circumstances these logs are not reviewed, in theory, they are available to be read by the system administrator(s) of the internet service provider.
Also be aware that all social workers at The Fund engage in a supervision process. This includes licensed social workers, master’s level social workers and social work master level interns. Your situation may be discussed with a clinical supervisor. Your situation may be reviewed by the Entertainment Community Fund supervisory social service staff and input into our database by clerical administrative staff. All employees of the Entertainment Community Fund have signed a confidentiality agreement which outlines their responsibility in honoring the confidentiality of the information you share. In addition, the Entertainment Community Fund Social Work Team will not accept friend or contact requests from current or former clients on social networking sites. We believe that interacting with you on these sites can compromise your confidentiality and privacy.
Please know that verbal consent for limited release of information may be necessary in special circumstances.
Our office hours are Monday–Friday:
9:30 am–5:00 pm ET
9:00am-4:30 CT & PT
The demographic information requested below is confidential, collected for statistical and reporting purposes, and helps us to better understand the communities we serve.
Email does not match.
Approximate performing arts and entertainment income for the last five (5) years: (with year 1 being the most recent year)
Fill in fields that apply to your situation.
Assets
Please sum the total amount of all Checking and Saving accounts in the fields below. If you have any investments (i.e. Stocks, bonds, money market, etc) or other assets, please also list them in the appropriate field(s). Do not include retirement accounts. If a field does not apply, please enter 0.
If you have more than 3 earning documents per year complete, for each year, the Earnings Income Organizer. Upload only Income documentation listed on the Income Organizer form.
Applications can not be processed without all required documents. All documents must include first and last name.
Please assign cases to a legitimate Community Fund email (ending with @entertainmentcommunity.org). Otherwise, this form will not send out an assignment email. This is for data security purposes. Thank you!
Please note: The Social Worker Amount Requested and the Total Amount Approved does not match. Please review before submitting!
Important for Manager/Supervisor approvals & denials: Please do not sign and date the financial assistance request until you are sure of your decision. Approvals and denials will lock the Manager's Section. Pending decisions will allow you to re-open the section by entering your password. If you do have a pending decision, please remember to delete your password before submitting!
Thank you for completing our inquiry form. A social services team member will be in contact with you within 24 – 48 hours during offices hours Monday – Friday to discuss how we may be of assistance.
Thank you,
The Entertainment Community Fund Social Services
Thank you for completing our application. A social services team member will be in contact with you within 40 business days during offices hours Monday – Friday to discuss your particular situation, determine eligibility and help develop a plan of action, and if helpful connect you to community resources.
IMPORTANT
Please select the Review Answers button to ensure that all of your answers are correct. Once your review, you will be able to submit your application.