We welcome financial donations of any amount to help keep people in their homes. UCEF is a 501c3 non-profit (EIN: 30-054-2168) and all donations are tax deductible.
How does your donation help? A gift of $250 provides financial assistance for one family. Financial assistance provided by UCEF is directed to rent, move-in costs, or utilities and is paid directly to the property owner or the utility. Our clients are people who have an apartment and a plan for financial sustainability yet find themselves in need- often for the first time in their lives. All it takes is one car repair, an unexpected medical bill, or a rent increase to send people into a financial crisis that could result in them losing their home.
When a client contacts UCEF we talk with them about their circumstances. Our program model is based on compassionate listening and respect for all, so we take time to hear people’s stories. Even though the amount of money we provide is relatively small, it is often the difference between having the rent or utilities covered and being evicted.
The need continues to grow. Your support will allow UCEF to help even more families in crisis stay in their homes and off the streets.
There are multiple options for donation.
Make a check payable to UCEF and send to: UCEF, 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105
Text “UCEF” to 44-321. You will be sent a link to a webpage that will allow you to donate via multiple options. Transaction fees apply.
Use the donation widget below to donate online. Transaction fees apply.
Does $250 make a difference?
“Hi Jo, Thank you all so much for the help with my rent. I am so happy that programs like this are around to help in the time of need. God bless you all!” Daniel – Sept. 2025.
“Thank you for all your help. I managed to secure a part time job and may have a second lined up so hopefully I can financially stabilize. I appreciate the assistance while I was finding my footing.” Sam – Sept. 2025.
“Working with UCEF has been such a blessing for both our residents and our small family business. We know every resident by name and their histories, which enables us to refer those who are truly in need and will make good use of the funds. This ranges from young people who are learning to navigate life to older folk struggling with chronic illness or reduced benefits. In some cases, the assistance opens the door to legitimately needed, longer-term assistance. More often than not, those who receive these blessings remain housed with us long-term or leave in good standing. There's no better feeling when, as a village, we are able to help people who are in need and they make something out of it. Some truly amazing stories: 1) the disenfranchised young man who worked his way up into working for Tesla as a maintenance technician, 2) a kind soul who endured domestic violence and was a wreck but now thriving (he works P/T for us as a handyman now; he's all smiles these days), 3) an older gentlemen struggling with kidney failure but has remain housed with us for over 10 years. UCEF was an integral part of each of those stories. On behalf of our past and current residents, thank you so much to your wonderful community for being an integral part in supporting disadvantaged communities!” Sincerely, Eddie Tsay 🎃👻🍫🧛Pondview Property Management. October, 2025.