Disaster Member Relief Fund - Ice Storm Assistance
Funding Amount
Up to $250 per member
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Geography
- Fund Distribution: Evaluated based on value of loss
Other requirements
- Must be a member as of January 15, 2024
- Must have been displaced or suffered other financial hardship as a result of the 2024 ice storms
- Award Amount: Up to $250 per member
- Background: The Disaster Member Relief Fund was created during the COVID-19 crisis and is now a permanent program.
Overview
Disaster Member Relief Fund - Ice Storm Assistance
Overview: Emergency financial assistance program for SEIU 503 members experiencing hardship from qualifying disaster events.
Current Program: 2024 Ice Storm Assistance
Geographic Scope: Oregon (SEIU Local 503 jurisdiction)
Eligibility:
Award Amount: Up to $250 per member
Fund Distribution: Evaluated based on value of loss
Background: The Disaster Member Relief Fund was created during the COVID-19 crisis and is now a permanent program. Examples of past assistance:
Funding Sources: SEIU 503 Board of Directors, Sublocal funds, donations from SEIU members and community
Contact: Contact your organizer or call Member Assistance Center at 1-844-503-SEIU (7348)
How to Apply
Application Process
How to Apply: Use the online form available on the Disaster Member Relief Funds page
Required Information: Application form requires basic member information and documentation of hardship/loss
Submission Format: Online form
What Service Employees International actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 14
- Total given
- $970K
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $6,000–$300K
- By dollars: Oregon 85%, District of Columbia 15%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Washington, DC; Woodburn, OR.
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Service Employees Intl Union Local · Portland, OR
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Our Oregon · Portland, OR
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Seiu · Washington, DC
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Family Forward Action · Portland, OR
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Pineros Y Campesinos Unidos Del · Woodburn, OR
$33K
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