Federal Employee Assistance Basic Needs
BASIC NEEDS CHILDREN FOOD SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES PET SERVICES RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Even federal government employees are not immune to living paycheck-to-paycheck, which is why charities that provide basic services are so crucial to those in need.
Below is a list of charities that are currently providing basic services to federal employees in need:
YMCA of Greater Seattle
The YMCA of Greater Seattle wants to share a message of support to government employees affected by the government shutdown. The YMCA is encouraging federal employees experiencing hardships to contact welcome centers at their branch for support in waiving payments for membership and/or childcare. |
United Way of Thurston CountyWith the ongoing shutdown of the federal government, United Way of Thurston County is preparing to activate our Emergency Assistance Fund to provide rapid financial assistance to impacted Thurston County residents. If the shutdown continues into February, Thurston County residents receiving SNAP and WIC benefits could also be affected. |
Helpline House
Helpline House is serving families who are affected by the government shutdown. They are registering new families who have never had to navigate social services before as well as provide additional assistance to those who currently use their services. |
Whatcom County Pregnancy CenterThe Whatcom County Pregnancy center is providing all pregnancy help services free of charge. These services include pregnancy testing, pregnancy related diagnostic ultrasound, material help including diapers and baby care and clothes items – all free to anyone who requests our help. |
Washington 2-1-1
Anyone in the State of Washington can dial 2-1-1 on their phone to get connected to services that are assisting persons affected by the Government Shutdown. Click here to view more resources throughout Washington State. |
Navy LeagueThe Navy League provides direct support to area commands and deployed units. Two of their adopted units are the Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor and the Coast Guard Station in Port Angeles. They have reached out to the Commanding Officers asking what else can be done for Coast Guard personnel and their families. |
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offers free, peer-led support groups. Financial instability and stress can cause some people with mood disorders to go into a more symptomatic period of their condition. |
Combined Fund Drive Disaster Relief Special Campaign Policy:
The Combined Fund Drive understands that many calls will be made for monetary donations during relief campaigns, so please give, but give wisely. For more resources about the charities involved in any disaster relief campaign, please visit any of the organizations below:
The Washington State Combined Fund Drive knows that when disasters strike, help is needed and the CFD will always provide an avenue for our donors to give during any time of need. The process we use to determine what charities may participate in a disaster relief campaign are as follows:
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Acquiring the list of participating charities
CFD staff sends an email to every single active member charity in the CFD program asking who is providing services and goods to the disaster relief efforts and give 24 hours for charities to respond to our request.
Once the 24-hour time period has elapsed, the CFD verifies that the charities who have responded to our request are members of the CFD with a current/active status at the IRS and Office of the Secretary of State Charities Division and launches the disaster relief campaign.
Any charity that responds after the initial 24-hour period is still eligible to participate in a disaster relief campaign if they meet the required qualifications. -
Proof of presence
Proof of charity involvement in disaster relief zones must be provided to the CFD. Proof can come in the form of press releases, statements, verification through news vendors or other means.
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Right of refusal
The Combined Fund Drive is not a policing agency and has no means to verify that charities involved in any disaster relief campaign are providing the services and goods they have stated they are providing.
Charity participation in a disaster relief campaign is not an endorsement on behalf of the CFD.
The Combined Fund Drive reserves the right to eliminate any charity from disaster relief campaigns if it is discovered that they are not providing services specific to the disaster relief effort.