Seattle Fund Opens Applications: More Than $2 Million in Relief for Hospitality Workers | Eater Seattle

"Working with the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department to distribute a $2.17 million direct-cash fund, Wellspring Family Services is administering applications and payouts for unemployed hospitality workers; it outlines that those earning less than 60 percent of the area median income who were recently laid off or had hours/income cut may receive $1,000 plus $200 per dependent (up to $2,000 per family). Its application FAQ — also available in Spanish — emphasizes that applying will not trigger the public charge rule, will not jeopardize a person’s attempt to become a citizen, and that information provided will be kept confidential by Wellspring and will not be shared." - Gabe Guarente