Category: Charitable Corner
Fundraiser established for fallen brother, Local Chairperson of 1518, Steve Bryant
Local Chairperson from 1518, Steve Bryant was taken from us suddenly on Dec. 4th. An online fundraiser has been established to assist his wife and family in their time of loss.
Tennessee Local rallies to aid members amid hurricane flooding
After flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the town of Erwin, Tennessee, Brother Jason Caldwell (Local 1162) refused to sit back and watch his community suffer. He and his Local stepped up to organize much-needed resources, from financial assistance to generators.
Fundraiser Started for Longtime SMART Member Facing Mounting Medical & Travel Expenses
After doctors discovered a large tumor on Brother Jonathon “Ray” Pierce’s spine in July, he is preparing to travel to Houston to receive a second opinion and specialized care. To assist with mounting medical and travel expenses, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help ease the family’s financial burden. Please consider helping this longtime SMART member by contributing if you are able to do so.
Urgent Appeal for SMART-TD Brother Nii Nunoo and Family
Support Needed After Tragic Accident in Costa Rica Brother Nii Nunoo, a dedicated conductor for the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) Railroad and a 15-year member of Local 1413, is facing an incredibly difficult situation. While on vacation in Costa Rica with his family, Br [...]
Fundraiser begun for Local 600 president who suffered amputation after accident
An online fundraiser has been started for Local 600 President Keith Shambaugh, who was severely injured in a traffic accident in May.
Online fundraiser established for survivors of TD member killed in shooting
SMART-TD Local 1594 member and SEPTA bus operator Devan Harris died in a senseless act of violence. An online fundraiser has been created to help his girlfriend, also a TD member, and their daughter.
Ukrainian rail workers need our assistance
Rail workers in Ukraine are running low on personal protective equipment and other supplies. SMART Transportation Division is taking up a collection of these items to deliver to their union. If you would like to contribute, send all donations, either of items or monetary assistance, to the SMART-TD office in Cleveland, Ohio.
Online fundraiser established for Local 821 officer’s family
The life of Local 821 Trustee Robert Zavala Jr. was cut short after a fatal car accident April 19, and an online fundraiser has been created to help his family.