Since January 20th, thousands of dedicated CDC scientists and public health experts have been abruptly terminated—the largest attack on the U.S. public health workforce in history. Many are now struggling to cover basic necessities after years of serving our communities.

The CDC Mutual Aid Network provides direct emergency funds to fired CDC employees, fellows, and contractors facing financial hardship. Over 99 cents of every dollar goes straight to those in need.

You can support our mission by:

1. Making a donation: More than 99 cents of every dollar given will go straight to those in need. Your gift is tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. Click this link to visit the Support the CDC Mutual Aid Fund Donation Page. 

2. Visiting our online store: Every purchase directly supports our mission and helps us continue making a difference. Click to see our Merch!

3. Spreading the Word!: Use the image and language below to send a message to your network

Help promote our fundraising page

We’re working hard to meet our fundraising goal of $100,000 by the end of 2025, but we need all the help we can get!

Below is sample language you can use on your social media channels to reach friends, community, groups, and others about this important cause. Feel free to modify it with your own personal message.

Sample messages

• Since January 2025, thousands of dedicated CDC workers—from new hires to lifelong public servants—have lost their jobs suddenly and without warning. To help those now facing financial hardship, the CDC Mutual Aid Fund was created to provide emergency support. Help us reach our $100,000 goal by the end of 2025. Every donation makes a difference! Visit cdcresourceportal.org/donate to learn more and donate. 

#SupportCDC #CDCMutualAidNetwork #PublicHealth

• Thousands of dedicated CDC workers abruptly lost their jobs this year and may experience financial hardship. Help the CDC Mutual Aid Fund raise $100K by the end of 2025 to support them. Every dollar helps. Visit cdcresourceportal.org/donate to learn more and donate. 

#SupportCDC #CDCMutualAidNetwork #PublicHealth

• Thousands of dedicated CDC workers abruptly lost their jobs this year and may experience financial hardship. The CDC Mutual Aid Fund aims to provide emergency financial relief to these colleagues. If you've wondered how to directly support the CDC workforce, this is your chance! Every tax-deductible donation helps us reach our $100K goal by the end of 2025. Please give today at cdcresourceportal.org/donate. 

#SupportCDC #CDCMutualAidNetwork #PublicHealth