The Real Estate Lenders Association (RELA) New York City Chapter recently donated $5,000 to NYC Health & Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the nation. This donation will help to provide meals, prepackaged groceries, hotel rooms, laundry service and personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and front-line responders to maintain their health and safety while caring for New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic. RELA credits their members and the growth of the organization for this donation.

Given the tremendous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New York, the RELA NYC Chapter has elected to make this donation to support the hardest working New Yorkers that need our help. New York State has recorded the highest number of hospitalizations and deaths in the US.

“The coronavirus pandemic will affect thousands of New Yorkers in substantial ways, including economic loss, mental health burden, necessity for medical care, and limitations on access to food and supplies,” says Mitchell Katz, MD, President and CEO of NYC Health and Hospitals. “Our healthcare staff and front -line responders are working tirelessly to keep New York safe with the fewest losses and the least amount of suffering possible.”

“During these challenging and unprecedented times, we would like to give back on behalf of our members to the community to help those who need our help most”, said RELA New York City Chapter President, James Whelan. ”We chose NYC Health & Hospitals for this donation, as we feel the organization aligns with our goal to provide necessary care and services so healthcare workers can continue to provide their best care for patients without exposing themselves or their families to undue infection risk.”

About RELA

The Real Estate Lenders Association, Inc. (RELA), is a not-for-profit corporation formed in 1991 to provide a forum for real estate lenders to advance their knowledge and expertise in their industry. With a focus on education, networking, and opportunity, RELA brings together talented real estate finance professionals with leaders in the industry to discuss focused topics that promote member growth and future opportunity. For further information on the Real Estate Lenders Association, visit their website at www.rela.org.