Snohomish & Island County Labor Council
Hardship Fund

In 2020, the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council (SICLC) created the Hardship Fund to support affiliate members with unexpected financial hardships that can impact any of us without warning.

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In 2020, the Snohomish & Island County Labor Council (SICLC) created the Hardship Fund to support affiliate members with unexpected financial hardships that can impact any of us without warning.

GIVE TO THE HARDSHIP FUND

The Labor Council has provided more than $25,000 to help union members through challenging times since 2020. One hundred percent of all donations received go directly to the Fund. With your help, we will continue to bring assistance and hope to union families. Every dollar counts.

Ways to give:

  • Make your donation payable to “SICLC Hardship Fund” by mail or the below QR code

  • Ask your union, family, and friends to donate

  • Share on social media

  • Volunteer on our Fundraising Committee

Mailing Address:

Snohomish & Island Labor Council
2810 Lombard Avenue, Suite 20
Everett WA 98201

Donate to the Hardship fund

Your donation is tax-deductible.
The Snohomish & Island CLC Hardship Fund is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN #85-053992.

Receive From the Hardship Fund

Hardship assistance is available only for UNION households. Applicants must be union members in good standing, live in Snohomish or Island County, and their local union must be affiliated with the SICLC. All applications are screened based on funding availability. 

• Processing applications for assistance can take up to two weeks or more. 

• Average assistance is between $200 - $500 within a 12-month period. 

• The maximum lifetime benefit for assistance is $800 per union member.

Hardship examples:

  • Provide groceries during a strike

  • Rental assistance

  • Gas to be able to drive to work

  • Avoid utility shut-off (electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, waste management)

  • Communication services

  • Emergency care

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Please contact your Local’s Business Agent to apply for financial assistance.

  • Be exlicit with your explanation request with a focus on the greatest need.

  • Be prepared to provide proof of hardship upon request.

  • All requests stay confidential.

  • Fill out the online application form Online Application Form or download the Download PDF Application to scan and email.

  • Email the form to SICLCHF@snolabor.org for review.