Our Impact - By The Numbers

Our Impact - By The Numbers

In March 2020 when our city’s hotel workers began to get laid off from their jobs, Labor Community Services knew that something had to be done to help those workers in need. Little did we know that this was only the beginning. Soon after, sector after sector of workers began to feel the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, seeing unemployment rise and seeing our country’s economy experience struggles that had not been seen since the Great Depression. With only a few days notice, food distribution events were organized and lines of vehicles stretching for miles could be seen. Those visuals in the news best told the impact being felt by our working families and how much our assistance was making a difference for those who most needed it. As we close the books on 2021, we can more clearly grasps where the areas of need continue to be even as we approach 2 years into this pandemic.

LCS’ impact was not only felt through our food distributions.

Our Rent/Mortgage & Utilities Assistance Program provided direct financial assistance for those who were facing economic hardships due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This assistance was crucial for those who needed direct financial relief to get caught up with bills that impacted their family’s quality of life. Working with our labor union liaisons, we have been able to provide hope to these families at a time when it was needed the most.

When we compile the monetary value of the assistance provided to our families, the total value is over $2.3 million.