A group of charities want nonprofits to get $60 billion in emergency funding as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Hill reported the charities sent a letter to congressional lawmakers on Wednesday. The letter noted the outbreak has increased the need for many of the organizations to provide more services. But they said many nonprofits expect to see a decrease in contributions as a result of the coronavirus.
“Millions of jobs in America’s charitable sector are at risk unless a reliable source of cash can be provided to assure continued operations,” the charities said in the letter. “And in many cases the scope of operations will need to expand to accommodate increased demand for vital services.”
The letter was signed by more than three dozen charities, including the American Red Cross and United Way, according to The Hill.
The charities are hoping lawmakers will include the funding as part of the third coronavirus-related bill Congress is preparing.
Meanwhile, overnight, President Donald Trump sent lawmakers a $46 billion emergency funding request to reverse cuts proposed just last month to the Centers for Disease Control. That additional funding is expected to be part of the third coronavirus bill.
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