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In response to the economic fallout the Coronavirus Pandemic has inflicted on the local Brazilian community in South Florida, The Heartbeat Foundation in conjunction with the Band Onze:20 launched “ENOUGH - SUFFERING NO MORE” (Chega), a new fundraising campaign aimed at creating an emergency relief fund for local Brazilians in the arts, cultural, entertainment and events industries who are struggling to keep their heads above water.

The Brazilian community has been hit particularly hard by job losses, business closures, daycare closures, school closures, a decrease in available contract work and by the need to help their families back in Brazil where the Coronavirus has devastated further the already struggling Brazilian economy. Many Brazilians living in the US are often distanced from their families and lack social support. Artists, musicians and professionals in the entertainment industry are especially scrambling to survive these trying times when venues are closed, social distancing policies make exhibitions, concerts and events a challenge, and opportunities to perform or display art are slim. With the money raised from this initiative, local Brazilians in these industries can apply for $500 financial relief checks.

This campaign is being championed by internationally renowned Brazilian artists back in Brazil, including Onze:20, Paula Lima, Elba Ramalho, Gian e Giovanni, Vibes Up Strong featuring James McWhinney from Big Mountain, Sandami, Kell Smith, Adelmo Case, and Vitor Kley. The Heartbeat Foundation thanks them wholeheartedly for their support of fellow artists, performers and professionals working here in the US. Now is a time to promote brotherly love and unity across both the US and Brazil.

“I know this campaign is going to help people who desperately need a helping hand,” said Sameli, the president of The Heartbeat Foundation. “If there is one thing the pandemic has illuminated more than anything else, it is that our world is deeply interconnected. As the virus has spread from nation to nation, city to city, home to home, so too has the spirit of human camaraderie. I know our communities, both in Brazil and in the US, will come together to support each other through the No More Suffering campaign.”

All the donations made to ENOUGH-CHEGA DE SOFRER, through the 501 (c) 3 non profit The Heartbeat Foundation will be used EXCLUSIVELY in this Relief. If you would like to donate , please click HERE

Individuals wishing to apply for $500 financial relief checks can also do so by clicking HERE.

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**THIS RELIEF OF $500.00 (FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS) IS MEANT TO BRAZILIANS LIVING IN THE USA IN FINANCIAL HARSHIP, DISTANCED FROM FAMILIES, UNEMPLOYED, AND WITHOUT ACCESS TO ECONOMIC RELIEF. IF YOU ARE A MUSICIAN, MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKER, PERFORMER, PRODUCER, LIGHT AND SOUND TECHNICIAN, OR EVENT PLANNER, LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC,

ELIGIBILITY
‍Please read the following before requesting an application: Candidacy for assistance depends, among other factors, on the availability of funds and the number of eligible applicants, along with the following criteria:

MUSICIANS & PERFORMERS

The applicant must be a musician or performer who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions. The term “Musician” includes vocalists, songwriters, composers, arrangers, and instrumentalists. The term “Performance” includes dancers and actors.
The applicant must demonstrate financial need. ENOUGH-CHEGA may request tax returns, bank statements, and/or any other information deemed necessary to verify such need.
PRIORITY of RELIEF: Retired or semi-retired older (ages 55+) musicians and performers, or applicants that have, or recently have had, a serious medical condition. A condition is considered to be serious when it substantially affects the applicant’s ability to work within or outside the music industry (i.e. a survival job). To be considered a priority, a diagnosis by a medical doctor, or hospital or medical bills indicating such condition, must be provided.
Except for retired or semi-retired older musicians and performers, the applicant must be able to show that at least 50% of their annual income comes from their work as a musician or in other music industry related jobs.

industry workers

The applicant must be a music industry worker that makes 50% or more of their income from this field. “Music Industry Workers” includes tour managers and crew workers, producers, light and sound techinicians, recording engineers, event planners, and promoters.
The applicant must demonstrate financial need. ENOUGH-CHEGA may request tax returns, bank statements, and/or any other information deemed necessary to verify such need.
PRIORITY of RELIEF: Retired or semi-retired older (ages 55+) industry workers, or applicants that have, or recently have had, a serious medical condition. A condition is considered to be serious when it substantially affects the applicant’s ability to work within or outside the industry (i.e. a survival job). To be considered a priority, diagnosis by a medical doctor, or hospital or medical bills indicating such condition, must be provided.
Except for retired or semi-retired older industry workers, the applicant must be able to show that at least 50% of their annual income comes from their work as a musician or in other music industry-related jobs.

the relief

the voices of love

elba ramalho

onze 20

Vibes Up Strong feat. James McWhinney from BIG MOUNTAIN

paula lima

gian e giovani

sandami

ADELMO CASÉ

Vitor Kley

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MUSICIANS & PERFORMERS

industry workers

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