COEF Current Recipients
The goal of the Labor Standards Community Outreach and Education Fund is to foster collaboration between OLS and the community by providing funds to community-based organizations to develop awareness and understanding of worker rights provided by Seattle's labor standards. While all workers are at risk for workplace violation, data shows that low-wage workers experience the highest rates of workplace violations. Demographic populations most likely to occupy low-wage jobs and experience workplace violations include female workers, workers of color, immigrant and refugee workers, LGBTQ workers, workers with disabilities, veterans and youth workers.
The COEF is designed to build a culture of compliance by:
- Increasing worker's knowledge and understanding of the rights provided by Seattle's labor standards through methods that are community centered, culturally relevant and accessible, and language specific
- Expanding workers' access to resources to enforce labor standards and ensure their rights are protected
- Building capacity among community organizations to provide labor standards services and information to a diverse range of workers
In December 2021, the Seattle Office of Standards (OLS) selected nine community-based organizations to receive $2,998,179.17 in funding, over two years, to provide outreach, education and worker support to low-wage workers.
2022 - 2023 Recipients
(subject to confirmation of recipients)
24-month contract period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023
*2023 Funding Contingent on Funding Approval
Awardees, who will begin scope of work and contract negotiations with OLS in December and January:
| Recipient | Amount Funded |
Partner Information |
Communities of Focus |
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| API Chaya | $130,000.00 |
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| Brothers United In Leadership Development (BUILD) | $160,000.00 |
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| Casa Latina | $581,000.00 |
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| Chinese Information and Service Center | $153,659.17 |
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| El Centro de la Raza | $150,000.00 |
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| Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle | $105,000.00 |
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| Fair Work Center | $1,458,520.00 |
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| United Indians of All Tribes Foundation | $150,000.00 |
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| West African Community Council | $110,000.00 |
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| Total Amount Funded | $2,998,179.17 |
Contact Information
- Al Noor Islamic Community Center
- API Chaya
- Brothers United In Leadership Development (BUILD)
- Casa Latina
- Chinese Information and Service Center
- El Centro de la Raza
- Entre Hermanos
- Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle
- Fair Work Center
- LGBTQ Allyship
- Somali Community Services of Seattle
- United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
- Villa Communitaria
- West African Community Council
- Washington Wage Claim Project