Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance is available for eligible employees (see below eligibility requirements) facing difficult times. Two Ten offers a range of financial assistance including rent, mortgage, funeral expenses, or utilities like electricity and water. Whether you have lost a job; experienced a death in your family or other disaster; or are struggling with physical or medical problems, you can turn to Two Ten for help.
ELIGIBILITY
- Employees must be working in the footwear and/or allied industries for (2) years.
- Anyone who has worked the majority of his/her life in the footwear industry is eligible for financial assistance.
- If an employee has been out of the industry for more than a year but is still seeking employment in the industry, he/she is eligible for a financial assistance award during 2010.
- If someone is unemployed or underemployed (including household members) and has received Two Ten financial assistance in the last 24 months but is still in crisis, he/she may be given another award during 2010.
COUNSELING/COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES
All members of the footwear community are eligible for Counseling and Information & Referral Services regardless of length of employment
Counseling
In addition to providing financial assistance to families and individuals, Two Ten offers counseling over the phone. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional social workers who can help address issues like family crises, substance or domestic abuse, depression, and chronic illness.
Information & Referral
Our social workers can also provide you with information and help you access resources within your community to assist you through tough times.
Need help? Contact us now
Click here to fill out a Preliminary Application for Support Services
or call (800) 346-3210 ext 1519 or email socialservices@twoten.org
All of Two Ten's services are strictly confidential. Interpretation services available upon request.