Other Agency Resources
- Actors Fund, Los Angeles
323-933-9244 request to speak to intake worker
www.actorsfund.org
Eligibility: 5 years of work with $6500+/year in 3 of the last 5 years or $5K in 10 out of 20 years. Helps many types of performers. - Jazz Foundation of America, New York
212-245-3999
www.jazzfoundation.org - Music Maker Relief Foundation, Inc.
919-643-2456
www.musicmaker.org
Must be rooted in Southern musical tradition, 55 years + with annual income under $18K. Financial aid for food, shelter, medical, etc. Also instrument acquisition and tour support. - Music Cares, Los Angeles
800-687-4227
www.musicares.com
Financial aid with basic needs, medical and substance abuse rehabilitation. Eligibility: 5 years in the music industry or 6 commercially released recordings or music videos. - Music Fund of Los Angeles
323-993-3159
www.musicfundla.org
Union membership not required. - Southern California Blues Society
714-209-7347
www.socalblues.org
Provides immediate assistance to blues performers to help defray the burden of medical costs and other expenses in crisis. Artist presents request at a board meeting.