Before you submit an application for emergency financial assistance, please take a moment to read through the eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for Crisis/Hardship Relief
- Be a full or part-time Footwear*or allied industry (including contractors and temporary workers) employee for a minimum of 24 months.
- Provide proof of financial need in assessment of income and expenses.
- Be 18 years or older.
- If currently unemployed, not been out of the industry for more than 12 months; (ex: layoff or furlough)
- Have not received hardship relief from Two Ten within the past 24 months.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (green card, visa) residing in the U.S.
Eligibility for Disaster Relief
- Anyone who has been directly affected by a recent natural disaster AND has not received financial assistance from Two Ten in the past 12 months (including COVID-19 relief)
- Be a full or part-time footwear*or allied industry (including contractors and temporary workers) employee for a minimum of 12 months.
- Provide proof of financial need in assessment of income and expenses.
- Be 18 years or older.
- If currently unemployed, not been out of the industry for more than 12 months; (ex: layoff or furlough)
- Have not received financial assistance from Two Ten within the past 12 months.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen (green card, visa) residing in the U.S.
All members of the footwear community are eligible for counseling and information and referral services regardless of the length of employment.
- Counseling is confidential, provided over the phone by licensed, professional social workers who can help address issues like family crises, substance or domestic abuse, depression, and chronic illness.
- We can also help you find resources within your community to assist you in hard times.
Required Paperwork
To expedite processing time, please gather the following documentation.
- Verification of at least two years of employment in the footwear industry. This can include one of the following —
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- A document from the company
- An email verification from HR including contact information
- 2 most recent pay stubs
- Most recent business license
- Time in the footwear industry as verified by a reputable industry association (NSRA, NST, USRA, SSIA, etc.)
Links to other options for assistance.
United Way: dial 211 | FEMA: 800-621-3362 | Red Cross: 303-776-2927 | The Salvation Army: 800-725-2769
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