Financial resources
Life is a journey. Sometimes that journey gets rough and people need help.
Don’t wait until times are desperate and don’t be afraid to ask.
Here are some resources to assist you when you find yourself in need.
Need Help with Rent or Housing?
Here are some geographic based resources, Seattle and King County, Tacoma and Pierce County, Everett and Snohomish County, and here is the link to other States and Counties Resources.
City of Seattle Utility Discount program application. (Click for link)
Financial assistance programs Washington (needhelppayingbills.com)
If you are one of the thousands of homeowner who are currently in need of help, and if you are unable to afford a lawyer, you can sign up and request free legal advice by calling the toll-free number, 1-877-894-HOME (4663). In addition to calling the toll free number, counselors at the statewide network of housing counseling agencies as well as community action agencies will also direct clients to the Project.
Partners of Washington Homeownership Resource Center
Some of the other HUD approved housing counselors they work with and can refer people to include the following. All of this agencies will normally provide advice to qualified borrowers at no cost to them.
Family Finance Resource Center Counties served - Cowlitz, Clark, Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum Phone 360-423-9197
HopeLink Serves Bellevue, New Castle, Mercer Island, Seattle, Medina and Newcastle Dial 425-943-7555
Solid Ground - King County, Phone number 206-694-6700
Urban League - Seattle and King County 206-461-3697
Acorn Housing King - Phone 206-243-4663
Spokane Neighborhood Action Program Spokane, Washington Phone 509-456-7106
Consumer Credit Counseling Services Spokane 866-889-9347
Need help with Food?
Union funded food bank - A SEATTLE FOOD BANK AT PUGET SOUND LABOR AGENCY "FEED IT FORWARD" - Welcome to Puget Sound Labor Agency 5300 4th Ave S, Seattle WA
Here is a List of organizations that provide food assistance by county, Free food banks Washington (needhelppayingbills.com).
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave lets you take paid time off when you need it most, offering stability and peace of mind so you can focus on what matters.
Use the step-by-step guide to get ready to apply for leave, whether you’re applying for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
Find out when you can take Paid Leave, how much time you can take off, how much pay you’ll receive and more.
Use our handy calculator to find out how much pay you may qualify for.
https://paidleave.wa.gov/find-out-how-paid-leave-works/
Unemployment Link - Employment Security - Login (wa.gov)
Organizations geared toward Apprentices:
-Urban League-
Tashima Steele 206.461.3792
tsteele@urbanleague.org
www.urbanleague.org
-ANEW AOP-
Tanisha Barquet 206.710.1020
tanisha@anewaop.org
AOP: Apprenticeship Opportunities Project | ANEW (anewcareer.org)
-Cares of Washington-
Ruth Harmony 225.678.8997
rharmony@caresofwa.org
Cares Of Washington
-Blue Collar Fund-
bluecollarfund.org
INJURED ?
Being injured can have a financial impact on your life, here are some resources to help you navigate your way through.
Project Help - Simplifying Workers' Compensation For More Than 35 Years
Providing Free Washington State Workers' Compensation Claims Assistance - Information - Education
1-800-255-9752
https://www.projecthelpwa.com
Cement Masons and Plasterers Eligible participants may have a Time Loss benefit. If you are injured outside of work and are not receiving compensation, there is a time loss benefit for members paid through the trust.
(800)732-1121 ext.3549 email penelope@wpas-inc.com
More Resources
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Washington connection
Offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance.
need help paying bills
Find information on programs that offer a number of ways to get help with paying bills. Assistance is available for everything from debts to energy bills, free food, housing, property tax help, and much more. Non-profits also offer help for paying car loans and transportation programs. The resources available that may help with these payments may be found in the link below.