OUR CHILDREN,
OUR FUTURE.
MERCEDES CARES
From organizing community events to obtaining school supplies to promote learning, hot meals and holiday gifts, Mercedes Vazquez Simmons has been a leader in recognizing the importance and value of our children and their futures. Especially during the challenges brought by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our youngest populations have been struggling to adjust to the new way of learning and socializing including their family dynamic.
Mercedes is a tireless advocate in helping to ease the burdens and needs of families to bring joy and happiness and much needed emotional, educational, social and economic support when the need has never been greater. Investing in our children is an investment in our future.
Their smiles are a sign it's working.
“All of life is a constant education.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
List of Organizations Where You Can Help!
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SNAP, or for WIC benefits. Both programs are open NOW and can help
provide healthy food for your family - Apply Here -
If you have school-age children who receive free or reduced price lunch, NYS is issuing Pandemic-EBT. Click here for more information.
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You can apply NOW for help paying for daycare. Apply online
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Need help applying for benefits? Many local organizations can still help you.
You can find one by dialing 2-1-1
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Need a cell phone? Safelink Wireless can help you with free service if you
qualify. Go to www.safelinkwireless.com
