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Individuals in the hospitality industry who are currently facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic may apply for a $500 relief grant from the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation. This is a one-time grant available to those who are able to provide documentation that they 1) were previously employed in the hospitality industry as of March 1, 2020, and 2) can provide documentation that they are no longer receiving a salary as a result of COVID-19. This grant also includes those who are self-employed in the hospitality industry but have lost contracts from cancellations.
The first application window begins Friday, April 10, 2020, at 12:00pm PST. The second window will begin Friday, April 24, 2020. Applicants selected during the first window will be notified via email within two weeks. Those who do not receive notice during the first window may apply again on April 24th. For more information and to apply, please visit www.timothysylam.org/relief-grant.
“We know that $500 is not enough to sustain an individual but we hope that it might help to bridge a gap during this difficult time.” said Joshua Jones DMCP, Board Director for the Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation and Regional President for Hosts Las Vegas and Hosts Southern California. Those interested in providing additional funds or resources, please contact donations@timothysylam.org.
About Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation
The Timothy S. Y. Lam Foundation (TSYLF) is a 501(c)(3) – private foundation established in 2012 to honor the legacy of Timothy S Y Lam by supporting the professional development and academic advancement of the hospitality industry. The mission of TSYLF is to support research, education and training within the hospitality industry by bestowing scholarships and grants to those seeking careers or advancement in the hospitality industry; funding education programs that promote the hospitality industry; and awarding research grants to those interested in blending academia with practical industry know-how. For more information on scholarship and grant opportunities visit www.timothysylam.org
