It's important to note that we are predicting that there are going to be organizations in the sector that won't reopen. This funding that we're asking for is critical to recognize the unique differences in the revenue model. For many organizations, there's this difference between deferred and destroyed revenues. This isn't just a matter of deferring revenues coming in. A $1-million gala or $500,000 gala that has been cancelled means that....
Many organizations are operating with skyrocketing demand. It's interesting that many of the comments from people here today mean that when their sectors are under stress, they're coming to the charitable sector for support.
We're seeing domestic abuse cases rise because of social distancing, when people are now told to stay home. We're seeing mental health cases rising because of the challenges of these times.
This funding is intended to recognize and help make sure that the sector is positioned for recovery and that those critical services, which are growing in demand, are there for people as the private sector recovers, because we are also thinking that it's going to be bit longer for the charitable sector to recover.