Dear friend,

This week, it was announced that over 500,000 Americas have died from COVIDー19.

That’s 1 out of every 670 Americans.

That’s 1 out of every 295 New Yorkers.

The loss is heart breaking, but we are not alone in experiencing this grief. About a month ago, we began our COVID memorial project. Since then we have received many submissions of names, and life stories, and and heartwarming photos of those our community has lost. The project is still open and with this illness hitting our city and state so hard, we have no intention of closing up this space for grieving.

Please, if you feel so moved, share the names and stories of those we lost to the pandemic as part of our online COVID memorial so that we can celebrate their lives as a community.

We would love to hear all about the person you are remembering, so that we might celebrate their life and memory more fully. All thoughts are welcome -- What they meant to you, memories that bring you peace, their impact on the community and to your world. 

And again, if you are struggling and would like to talk to someone, we can connect you with services and resources during this very difficult time. There is no shame in asking for help.

If symptoms of stress and grief become overwhelming for you, you can connect with trained counselors at NYC Well, a free and confidential mental health support service that can help New Yorkers cope. NYC Well staff are available 24/7 and can provide brief counseling and referrals to care in over 200 languages. For support, call 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355), or text "WELL" to 65173 or chat online by visiting nyc.gov/nycwell.

The NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline is available as well at 844-863-9314. It is staffed 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. The phone line is staffed with specially trained volunteer professionals who are there to listen, support, and refer if needed.

With hope and love,

Andrew 

PAID FOR BY ANDREW FOR NEW YORK

Andrew For New York
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321 Broadway, Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10007

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