Due to the virus and cancellation of NQAPIA events in order to keep our community safe and healthy, we cancelled our Leadership Summit and Community Catalyst Awards this month. This and many other cancellations has led to loss of wages, tips and inability to work remotely for the service workers at 88 Palace in Chinatown NYC and the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. To alleviate this pressure, NQAPIA is launching a community fund for the workers, many of whom are low-wage immigrant workers and struggling to survive.
The public health threat of coronavirus has shown us now, more than ever, the importance of mutual support and community care. It is now that NQAPIA wants to take a moment to recognize the impact on service workers, of which there are many in our community.
We hope that you will support us and your community during this time and recognize the myriad of impacts we are seeing.
Disclaimer: NQAPIA will charge a fiscal sponsor fee of 15% on all donations due to the staff time and resources invested.