Providing Relief For Struggling Families

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Families struggling to make it through the current financial crisis can count on the Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metro Washington Council, says CSA Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy. “From pre-apprenticeship job training to emergency financial assistance to prevent evictions and utility cut-offs, CSA usually has resources,” says McKirchy. CSA also has holiday baskets for workers in need, provides lay-off preparation for workers facing job-loss and more. “But to provide this help, CSA relies on contributions through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns, from general donations from workers and unions, and from fundraising activities,” says McKirchy, urging locals and members to help by giving through your worksite campaign (United Way Designation Number 8253, CFC Designation Number 19579), making a direct contribution (checks earmarked “Emergency Assistance Fund” can be sent to The Community Services Agency, 888 16th Street NW, Suite 520, Washington DC 20006), or having your local support the upcoming Holiday Basket project and January’s “Bowling For Gold” union bowling tournament. To donate to CSA online, click here: all donations are tax-deductible and much appreciated. Email kmckirch@dclaborarchives.org or call 202-974-8221 for more information.