Charity bundle hosted by Necrosoft Games nears $200,000 goal to support workers affected by layoffs
An Itch.io charity bundle supporting industry workers affected by layoffs in the US and Canada is close to reaching its $200,000 goal. Necrosoft Games is hosting the bundle, offering 127 titles for a minimum price of $10.
Fundraising Progress and Deadline
The offer ends on August 13. As of now, the bundle has raised over $169,000 with seven days left to reach its target. Proceeds will go directly to a hardship fund created by the United Videogame Workers (UVW-CWA) union.
Who Can Apply
The UVW-CWA hardship fund was launched on July 6 and is available to anyone affected by layoffs or related hardships, regardless of union membership. Recipients may use the funds for work-related or personal expenses, such as groceries, rent, medical bills, and moving costs.
Fund Tiers
The fund is supported by UVW-CWA membership fees and offers two tiers:
- Small Fund: providing up to $1,000.
- Major Expenses Tier: offering $1,000 to $5,000.