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The Family Resource Center is a program that makes available certain emergency and other supportive assistance to any Tribal member who is experiencing unexpected financial circumstances that affect his or her individual welfare or the welfare of their family.The Tribe views the Resource programs as an important safety net for Tribal members in need.The Tribe also believes that making this safety net available for Tribal members in need is an investment in both Tribal members and the future of the community.
The Emergency Assistance Program provides financial support to those who face unexpected and urgent situations affecting their health, safety, or well-being, and who are unable to cover the related costs.
The Food Bank Program is designed to ensure that any vulnerable families in our community have access to balanced and healthy food.Applicants must visit the Family Resource Center to collect their food items.Delivery of food is available to elderly and/or disabled Tribal Members residing in the Auburn–Enumclaw vicinity who request food service delivery.
The Clothing Bank Program provides a safe and clean space for Tribal and Community members to drop off lightly used clothing donations. The donation box is located in the back of the Family Resource Center.Inside the Family Resource Center, you will find the clothing bank in the main lobby area.Clients may take any clothing items needed.
The Personal Care Assistance supports Muckleshoot Tribal members aged 18 and older by providing essential hygiene items.
This program offers Muckleshoot Tribal households without access to a washing machine and/or dryer. The amount of laundry assistance provided varies based on household size and is offered once per household. *For our houseless tribal members, we provide monthly laundry assistance and personal hygiene packs, as well as bi-weekly food assistance*.
This Senior Utility Assistance Program is designed to help Muckleshoot Tribal elders aged 50 years or over with their utility bills.The senior utility assistance payment will be paid directly to the vendor for heat, electricity, fuel for heating, lighting, or cooking (living within a 30-mile radius of the Muckleshoot Tribal Historical Chimney).
*Please note that the Fire Emergency Assistance is considered separate from the standard $1,500 Emergency Assistance.* If a Muckleshoot Tribal Member’s home and/or personal possessions are destroyed by fire, each affected Tribal member within the household- including minors- may be eligible to receive Fire Emergency Assistance.
The Hospital Assistance Program provides financial support to Muckleshoot Tribal Members who experience a qualifying medical emergency or hospitalization lasting two or more consecutive days.Assistance is also available to Tribal Members traveling to support an immediate family member during hospitalization. This program offers coverage for in-state and out-of-state hospital stays, depending on available funding.
The Long-Term Hospital Assistance program provides extended financial support to Muckleshoot Tribal Members whose immediate family member is hospitalized for more than two consecutive days or for an unexpected, prolonged stay exceeding five weeks. This program is fundingdependent and is intended to offer continued assistance after all Emergency Hospital Assistance or Hospital Assistance benefits have been fully utilized.
The Family Resource Center provides holiday food boxes to support families during the preparation of meals for the Western holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.Distribution for Thanksgiving typically coincides with the per capita distribution in November, and Christmas distributions occur in December.
The Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program provides support to enrolled Muckleshoot Tribal Members and other Native American residents of King or Pierce County (excluding Seattle) to help offset the cost of household utility bills. Energy assistance is distributed in two rounds per program year, with each distribution period lasting approximately two to three months.
The Tax Fund Energy Program provides financial assistance to Muckleshoot Tribal Members to help cover household utility bills.Each distribution period typically lasts two to three months.
The General Assistance Program provides support to enrolled Native Americans aged 18 and older who reside within the Muckleshoot Reservation boundaries and are not receiving any other state assistance or other income.This program is funded through a federal grant, and funding availability may vary.Typically, the grant can support up to two distributions per year, though in some years, only one distribution may be possible depending on the funding levels.
The Water, Sewage, and Garbage Program provides financial support to Muckleshoot Tribal Members for their water, sewer, recycling, and garbage services.The Tribe considers this program an important “safety net” for tribal members, promoting both individual stability and the overall well-being of our Tribal community.By making this support available, MIT views this program as an investment in the long-term health and sustainability of its members and surrounding communities.
Small Tribes Organization of Western Washington (STOWW) provides support to qualified Tribal Members through the provision of commodes and related commodities.
Applications are required to determine eligibility.Commodities are dropped off at the Family Resource Center and are delivered once per month by STOWW. The Muckleshoot Resource Center staff are available to make deliveries to our elderly and disabled relatives upon request.
On the first and last Friday of each month, Wesley Sales is available to assist Tribal Members with any state child-support matters.
Every Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Edith Del Rio is on site at the Muckleshoot Family Resource Center to assist Tribal Member clients with food (SNAP) and cash assistance processes.
Michelle Gettsy, Family Resource Center Manager; Alexandra Cruz-James, Human Services Director
The Veteran Affairs Program is a governmental program of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe that provides networking and assistance to veterans. Neither income nor age is a factor in determining eligibility to participate in the program.
To assist Muckleshoot Tribal Members/Community Members during their time of loss by providing financial assistance to help pay for funeral costs, as defined by policies.
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