PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund

Award Amount: Varies (not specified; intended to help with bills, food, supplies)

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Eligibility:

• Licensed beauty professionals
• Those who have not been able to work due to COVID-19
• Those experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 outbreak

Focus Areas:

• Emergency financial assistance
• Help with bills, food, supplies during pandemic
• Direct support for professionals unable to work

Fund Purpose:

• Designed to support licensed beauty professionals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
• Launched April 2020 in response to COVID-19 crisis

Status:

• Over $1 million raised as of later reports
• Received generous donations from: L'Oreal Professional Products Division, Living Proof, Kao, Sam Villa, Babe Hair Extensions, Fromm Beauty, L'ANZA, Moroccanoil, Boulevard, and others

Background:

• Created as the largest and most inclusive membership organization's response to industry needs
• Part of PBA's mission to unite and serve the beauty industry
• Demonstrates industry solidarity during crisis

Application Process

Specific application steps not detailed in available materials. Applicants should:

1. Visit: www.probeauty.org/pba-charities/covid-19-relief-fund
2. Complete relief fund application
3. Demonstrate eligibility (licensed professional, COVID-19 impact)

Note: Detailed application instructions and required documents are not provided in the available website content.