Insight COVID 19 & the African American Community, Help for Renters, Reach and Raise

Published: May 8, 2020, 10:32 p.m.

b'I speak with Einstein Philadelphia President & COO Dixie James, President & and Vice Chair for Emergency Medicine, Dr. Merle Carter about what Einstein Healthcare Network is doing to combat COVID-19, and how the pandemic is hitting the African American community they serve especially hard.
https://www.einstein.edu/


One of the coolest fundraisers is Living Beyond Breast Cancer\\u2019s Reach and Raise yoga on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of art. Thousands of people gather on the steps to raise money for this organization that provides support and resources for women living with breast cancer. For obvious reasons \\u2013 this event will now be virtual. LBBC Reach and Raise Team Captain Janet Marie Doherty tells us how you can join in.
https://www.lbbc.org/

First \\u2013 let\\u2019s talk about The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program which will make rent payments for people who have lost income because of COVID-19 and qualify for assistance. I speak with Gregory Heller, Senior Vice President of PHDC\'s Community Investment Group.
https://phlrentassist.org'