Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants Available to Colorado Flood Victims

Union members who participate in Union Plus programs and are facing hardships due to the recent flooding in Colorado may be eligible for financial assistance, the AFL-CIO benefit program announced Sept. 20.

Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants of $500 are available to APWU and other union members who are enrolled in the Union Plus Credit Card, Insurance or Mortgage programs. The grants do not have to be repaid.

To qualify for a Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant, union members must:

1. Have been a victim of the severe weather in counties designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as qualifying for individual assistance.
2. Have experienced a significant loss of income or property due to the disaster.
3. Have had a Union Plus Credit Card, Union Plus Insurance policy or Union Plus Mortgage for at least 12 months with the account or policy in good standing (be up-to-date on payments).
4. Describe their circumstances and document the income or property loss.

To apply for a disaster relief grant, union members who participate in any of the following programs can call:

Union Plus Credit Card: 800-622-2580
Union Plus Mortgage: 800-472-2005
Union Plus Insurance: 800-472-2005

Union Plus Mortgage holders may also be eligible to receive payment extensions or other special help.

For more information about the Union Plus disaster benefits, visit UnionPlus.org/Disaster.