Purpose of the fund
Our union, UC-AFT, has created a fund to provide one-time grants of $250 and $500 to support members of our union through difficult financial times.  

Eligibility
Any union member who has paid dues in any academic term during 2023-24 is eligible to apply.

Intended recipients are lecturers, librarians, and K-12 instructor members who may be in need and have demonstrated a lack of adequate resources (or who may be ineligible for unemployment).

Immediate, unmet needs may include but are not limited to:
Needs as a result of illness (including COVID19 pandemic)
Prescription and medical supplies
Food and food supplies
Mortgage and rent payments
Car repairs (or payments)
Utility payments
Lost employment income
Natural disasters (wildfires, earthquakes, floods, etc.)

Allowable uses of funds might include but are not limited to:

Food/food supplies
Prescriptions/medical supplies not covered by insurance
Rental assistance/mortgage payments for home or business
Utility payments