Federal Worker Solidarity Fund

For the DC region

Federal workers dedicate their careers to public service and the greater good. That's particularly true in our region, which is home to the highest share of federal workers in the country.

The unprecedented disruptions happening right now in the federal government will create uniquely difficult hardships in our region. While the labor movement fights to keep workers in their jobs, our communities can also work to reduce the impact of these hardships.

The Federal Worker Solidarity Fund, hosted by the Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO, is a way for everyone to collectively support fired federal workers who are now experiencing financial hardship. Federal workers dedicate their lives to our communities — now is the time to give back to help them.

Apply to the Fund

Applications to the Fund are now open. Federal workers part of a union or non-unionized who have lost the job as a result of recent terminations, firings, and lay-offs due to no fault of their own are eligible to request support from this fund. Workers must live in the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO or the Northern Virginia Labor Federation.

The Fund will cover up to $500, one time, for emergency financial needs including food, prescriptions, or past-due bills for rent, mortgage, utilities, cell phone, internet, car payments, insurance, or medical bills. Payments will be made directly to creditor institutions, not individuals, and supporting documents verifying financial need and federal government employment status are required.

Donate to the Fund

Donations to CSA for this Fund are 100% tax-deductible. Please include “Federal Worker Solidarity Fund” in the designation line.

Additional Resources

• See a list of additional assistance resources for federal workers in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.