Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the second round of the Chicago Resiliency 2.0 program is now underway.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the second round of the Chicago Resiliency 2.0 program is now underway. (Photo: Block Club Chicago)
Up to $500 in Direct Aid for Domestic Workers and Undocumented Citizens in Need
This will provide aid to those who missed out on federal stimulus checks during the Covid-19 pandemic. The program will offer a one-time direct payment of up to $500 for eligible residents. Eligible applicants must be domestic workers or undocumented citizens, over the age of 18, living in Chicago, and with a household income of 300% or below the Federal Poverty Line. This equates to a household income of $69,090 for a family of three. Two members from the same household can apply for the payment.
Mayor Lightfoot, who is the daughter of a domestic worker, emphasized the importance of supporting those who have been hit the hardest during the pandemic. She said that Care workers are the backbone of the economy and they make all other work possible. She followed that this fund represents the continued commitment from my administration to ensure that our hardest-hit residents, including domestic workers and undocumented residents, get access to recovery funds.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the second round of the Chicago Resiliency 2.0 program is now underway. (Photo: Marca)
Chicago Resiliency 2.0 Program Offers Up to $500 in Aid for Residents
The payments will be issued either via direct deposit or in the form of a debit card and there are no restrictions on how the money can be used. Beneficiaries are free to use the money as they wish. It is estimated that up to 7,000 domestic workers and 10,000 undocumented citizens in Chicago will receive the payments. Eligible residents will know if they will receive the check within 30 days of submitting their application.
Last year, it was reported that more than 25,000 residents in Chicago were set to benefit from the Chicago Resiliency 2.0 program. According to a post by The US Sun, This new round of aid will provide much-needed support to even more struggling Americans during these difficult times.
