[ [link removed] ]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress




Earlier this year, we shared the good news about a program that Alexandria
fought for and won in Congress: Funeral assistance for families who’ve
lost a loved one to COVID-19.

Now, we’re excited to share that applications are officially open to
receive up to $9,000 to help cover the cost of laying a loved one to rest.

The program is retroactive and will reimburse families who lost loved ones
to the pandemic as far back as January 20, 2020. It is available to
everyone nationwide, no proof of need or financial hardship is required,
and the deceased person can be documented or undocumented.

[ [link removed] ]If you or someone you know is looking to apply, visit the FEMA website
here to learn more about the needed documentation and then call
844-684-6333.

Learn more

Early in the pandemic, community leaders shared with us the disparate
impact of COVID cases on our community and the devastating economic impact
of funeral expenses.

Alexandria’s dad passed away when she was a teen and she had to arrange
his services. The funeral expenses were part of the financial devastation,
and she never wants anyone else to experience that. So, working with
Senator Schumer, she got to work right away to prioritize funeral
assistance in the COVID relief bills.

Through this measure, families won’t have to bear the incredible financial
burden on top of the immeasurable loss they have endured. This will also
help families who have suffered the financial burden of funeral costs over
the last year get back on their feet.

On the first day alone, over 1 million people called the funeral
assistance hotline. It’s overwhelming to know so many need this relief,
but we’re glad that families who have lost so much are getting help.

[ [link removed] ]Alexandria will continue advocating for policies like this that
directly impact people’s lives. Please share the FEMA website here to help
spread the word.

Thinking of your loved ones.

Team AOC

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