Donate here to help CDC workers in need through the CDC Mutual Aid Network Assistance Fund. Your contribution—big or small—will have a direct impact. Whether it's covering groceries, rent, or medical bills, every dollar helps a fired CDC worker get back on their feet.

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• $50 can help cover needed prescriptions

• $75 can help pay the electrical or water bill for the month

• $100+ can make a difference towards buying groceries or paying the rent

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​We’re working to establish a mutual aid fund with the goal of making it 501(c)(3) tax-deductible, so that contributions can have an even greater impact. In the meantime, we are accepting donations and are working out a careful strategy to evaluate needs and disburse funds.

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We fully anticipate that all funds will go to terminated employees. However, if donations exceed direct needs for those who have lost jobs, excess funds will be donated to AFGE Federal Employee Defense fund to support legal and other strategies to defend American public employees.

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Are you a member of the CDC workforce (FTE, fellow, or contractor) who has lost your job since Jan 20, 2025 due to a Reduction in Force (RIF), contract termination, or other action? 

Apply here for assistance from the CDC Mutual Aid Network Assistance Fund.

 

Assistance will be provided as one-time, direct emergency grants to former CDC staffers facing financial hardship. Applications are reviewed and recommended by an independent committee based on need, ensuring fairness and transparency.

Check out the CDC Mutual Aid Network Resource List, a list of resources available to CDC workers, including legal aid, healthcare, job boards, and more.

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You can also join the CDC Mutual Aid Community Signal chat. This is a space where people can share what they need and what they have to offer—whether it’s a service, an item, a skill, or support. The Signal channel is explicitly for this purpose, so members of the CDC community can connect directly and help meet each other’s needs in real time.