Benefit Program
11-Point Membership Benefit Program
These and other membership benefits are available through request. Visit AWA and speak to an organizer if you need help or about ways you can participate with and help build the benefit program.
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Nonperishable food items are available for members upon request to aid with immediate needs members have.
Members can also enroll in a year-round budget savings program, which includes weekly fresh grocery distributions.
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Volunteer doctors and other medical professionals donate their services. Other volunteers donate transportation, lab work and other needs for follow-up.
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Clothing of all sizes and seasonal needs is available at your local Benefit Office (call AWA for hours).
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“Know Your Law” sessions conducted by volunteer attorneys present information about legal topics of interest to low-income workers as requested by AWA members. Legal Advice is provided to a requesting member privately with a volunteer attorney, accompanied by a volunteer lay advocate to assist with the next steps of the attorney’s advice.
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Volunteer dentists see members in their offices free of charge to provide non-emergency care.