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The Actors Fund offers a broad spectrum of online and phone programs to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in entertainment and the performing arts. Learn more and register for free workshops and services pertaining to The Career Center ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Financial Wellness ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Health & Health Insurance ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Housing ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Social Services ([link removed][UNIQID]) .


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** How to Job Search During a Pandemic
Part 1
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** Tuesday, May 5, 10 am – 11:30 am PT / 1 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Tuesday, May 19, 10 am – 11:30 am PT / 1 pm – 2:30 pm ET
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Do you need help figuring out how to look for work during the current crisis? Are you wondering how to stay focused on your long term career goals when there is a hiring freeze? If so, please join us for the How to Job Search During a Pandemic, Part 1 workshop where you will:
* Discuss how to manage job market uncertainty
* Explore how to search for remote or currently hiring positions
* Discover how to keep your long term job search active during the slow down


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** The Career Center
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The Career Center offers a comprehensive suite of online programs and services that help entertainment industry and performing arts professionals identify and find sideline work and discover new careers outside the industry.

Get started by attending The Career Center Orientation ([link removed][UNIQID]) to enroll in the career services offered.

New workshops: How to Job Search During A Pandemic, Part 1 ([link removed][UNIQID]) * and Part 2 ([link removed][UNIQID]) . *Please note: Part 1 time listed in Pacific Time.

Additional workshops include Recruitment Trends Amid COVID-19 ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Off-Balance ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Introduction to Portfolio Careers: Improving Your Art-Work-Life Balance ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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** Financial Wellness
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Financial Wellness seminars increase your financial knowledge and help you learn the tools and skills to support lifelong financial health and stability.

Take Budgeting Nuts & Bolts ([link removed][UNIQID]) to learn the basics of financial wellness, then follow that with Financial Wellness for the Entertainment Community Amid COVID-19 ([link removed][UNIQID]) . Learn about resources, community, and support to help performing arts professionals maintain financial health and well-being during this challenging time. Each single-session online meeting will provide an overview of available federal and NY-based financial assistance and relief; discuss cash flow management strategies; and address as many of participants' questions as possible.
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** Health & Health Insurance
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The Actors Fund offers personalized health insurance counseling and enrollment support, referrals to health care resources, and seminars on how to care for yourself.

The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts ([link removed][UNIQID]) , our primary care office in New York City, is conducting appointments via Telemedicine. If you are sick or not feeling well, do not come into the office. Please call instead. Our medical team is doing phone screenings for those concerned they may have COVID-19, and if necessary, can refer patients in the industry to a facility within the Mount Sinai Health System to follow up.

Each month’s Health Insurance HQ ([link removed][UNIQID]) provides an update on the health care landscape from the expert team at The Actors Fund’s Artists Health Insurance Resource Center. This month, learn tips and guidelines for how to apply for Medicare.

For the month of May, join us online each Thursday for the following Health discussions:

May 7: The Latest on COVID-19: A Panel Presentation for the Entertainment Community ([link removed][UNIQID]) with Dr. Jason Kindt, Dr. Ramon Pesigan and Dr. Samantha Stimmel.

May 14: Exercise and Fitness Under Quarantine ([link removed][UNIQID])

May 21: PReP and HIV Prevention for the Entertainment Community ([link removed][UNIQID])

May 28: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Prevention and Treatment ([link removed][UNIQID])
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** Housing
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The Actors Fund operates several affordable housing residences ([link removed][UNIQID]) across the country, and also offers resources to help you learn more about affordable housing opportunities and other housing-related issues you may encounter. All of our webinars will provide COVID-19 updates on critical housing issues like evictions, mortgage payments, utilities and rent.

Some upcoming online seminars include Apartment Hunting 101: Strategies for Finding Housing in NYC ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Applying for Affordable Housing ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Affordable Housing for Seniors ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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** Social Services
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With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer our community help to address a wide array of challenges via online and phone counseling and support groups, education and practical help—completely free of charge.

Upcoming online support groups include Self-Care to Give Care ([link removed][UNIQID]) and the National Dancer Info Session ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Programs of The Career Center, Career Transition For Dancers and The Dancers Resource at The Actors Fund are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. These programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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