PROGRAM

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS

 Emergency Financial Assistance Provides limited grants for Union members in emergency situations.

• Current Union members in good standing
• Union members within 1 year of layoff or termination

• Reside in Working Partnerships service area: Hennepin, Wright, Carver, Scott, McLeod, Meeker, and Anoka Counties
• Emergency situation including but not limited to: energy shutoff, eviction, mortgage foreclosure, layoff or termination, medical problems, severe financial crisis
• May receive grant once in a 12-month period 
•  Amount of grant dependent on available funds  

Emergency Food Program  Provides grocery store gift cards for Union members in emergency situations.

• Current Union members in good standing
•  Union members within 1 year of layoff or termination

• Reside in Working Partnerships service area: Hennepin, Wright, Carver, Scott, McLeod, Meeker, and Anoka Counties
• Emergency situation including but not limited to: energy shutoff, eviction, mortgage foreclosure, layoff or termination, medical problems, severe financial crisis
• May receive up to 6 grocery store gift cards in a 12-month period.  

Apprenticeship Support Program  Provides eligible Union apprentices with limited grants for purchasing personal safety equipment and some transportation

• Individuals currently in or entering into an Union apprenticeship program

• Reside or work in Twin Cities 7-county metropolitan area
• Currently making less than living wage (130% of federal poverty)
• Provide proof of income/ no income