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Make a Donation to our Emergency Relief Fund here!
The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) offers grants of up to $500 to members in good standing for emergency medical or unforeseen circumstances that impact their ability to work. This policy replaces the old no-interest pay-back loan model. We ask recipients of the ERF, past and present, to “pay it forward” by donating back to the fund whenever they are able so that others can get support when they need it in the future.
To be eligible for an ERF loan:
- You must be a member in good standing, meaning that your dues must be paid in full at time of application
- You must demonstrate a financial hardship. This can be extraordinary medical bills or circumstances that have caused you to fall behind in rent, etc. You may be asked to show some documentation. The Executive Board, as the administrators of the fund, is the final arbitor of what constitutes a hardship and who will be given a loan
- You must apply in writing by email to office@local1000.org
The ERF is funded by you, our members and occasional fundraising efforts. When you receive an invoice from Local 1000 for dues, there is a box that gives information about how you can contribute to the ERF. Adding a couple of dollars to your work dues payments helps. Your Officers and Board are working on other ways to raise funds for the ERF. If you have any ideas or further questions, please contact any of the Board or Officers.
