By Mike Fleming Jr
21.03.2020 - 04:55 / variety.com
As Hollywood’s guilds begin to petition the U.S. government for aid to unemployed workers, many guild and grassroots efforts are springing up to help in the meantime.
Netflix was the first major company to make a commitment, pledging $1 million to assist out-of-work crew members across the industry, organizations that support entertainment workers and workers on Netflix-produced shows.
Here are some of the other guild efforts and funds that aim to aid workers in the entertainment industry:
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By Mike Fleming Jr
Health and social care workers can now get free parking at key locations.
We're fast approaching Easter Bank Holiday, which is bound to confuse most over what will stay open under the lockdown.
A hotline has been launched to help NHS workers struggling with their mental health as they work on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.
Businesses which applied for financial support from the government still haven’t received it yet.
Town hall chiefs are appealing to the public for donations of protective equipment to keep health and care staff safe from coronavirus.
The Queen has sent another touching message to health workers following her address to the nation on Sunday night.The 93 year old has reached out on World Health Day to once again thank those working on the frontline amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country and globe.
Michael Gove has confirmed that seven front-line healthcare workers have died.
The Script have announced a free concert exclusively for HSE and NHS frontline staff as well as primary care workers next year.
An innovative team based in Ayr High Street is bidding to tackle the shortage of protective equipment on health's front line.
Matt Lucas has released the music video for his Baked Potato song, which aims to raise money to feed health workers in the UK.
Staff at East Renfrewshire's high schools have been doing their bit for frontline health workers and those caring in the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Marcus Scribner is trying to get his fellow young people up on their financial game.
"I think that our healthcare professionals are the heroes in this situation and they are risking their lives for everyone"
Billie Eilish and Mariah Carey are just two of the musicians who are teaming up with Elton John for his benefit concert this weekend.
Taylor Swiftis spreading cheer—and her wealth—to some lucky fans. Holly Turner is one of the lucky Swifties who is $3,000 richer thanks to the pop star.
As people across the world self-isolate amid Coronavirus crisis, health care professionals are risking their lives to save the people who have been infected by the life-threatening disease. As they work round the clock to save lives, this section of our society is vulnerable and Ricky Martin has launched a campaign to keep these health workers safe amid the deadly pandemic. With this initiative, the Puerto Rican singer is trying to help these workers save lives across the globe.