ST. LOUIS聽鈥 The United Way of Greater St. 亚洲无码 has received more than 10,000 requests for $500 direct cash assistance, prompting the organization and the city of St. 亚洲无码 to stop taking new applications for now.
City residents started applying for the money, which will be distributed in the form of debit cards, just four days ago.
鈥淭hese payments will go far in helping 9,300 families make ends meet, and we鈥檝e seen an outstanding response as we look to invest in our neighborhoods in this new and innovative way,鈥 Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said in a statement Wednesday.
The city provided $5 million to the United Way to oversee the distribution of funds. Of that amount, $350,000 is being used to pay for administrative costs, including subcontracting with .
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Funding for the program comes from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.