Market Community Safety Net

Geographic Scope: Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington

Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance for people experiencing sudden financial crises

Eligibility: Available to people who are:

• Working in Pike Place Market
• Living in Pike Place Market
• Accessing community services in Pike Place Market
• Facing sudden financial crisis needing support to regain stability

Types of Assistance Provided:

• Emergency rent assistance
• Bill payments
• Income replacement support during unemployment or loss of income
• Health crisis support

Recent Impact (Last Year):

• Provided resources and emergency assistance to 166 people
• Distributed $66,647 in total funds

Program Description: A fund facilitating emergency financial assistance for Market workers, residents, and neighbors experiencing unemployment, loss of income, and health risks to help them regain economic stability.

Contact:

• Pike Place Market Foundation
• 93 Pike Street #310, Seattle, WA 98101
• Phone: 206-803-9803
• Email: info@pikeplacemarketfoundation.org

How to Apply

Applications are processed through The Market Commons resource center.

Process:

1. Contact The Market Commons or Pike Place Market Foundation
2. Speak with a resource specialist about your emergency financial need
3. Resource specialists help you navigate available supports
4. Emergency assistance provided to help regain stability

Required Information:

• Documentation of sudden financial crisis
• Proof of connection to Pike Place Market (work, residence, or service access)
• Details of emergency need (rent, bills, health costs, etc.)

Note: Program operates on rolling basis for emergency needs as they arise.