Working people across the United States regularly step up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our Service & Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.

On Tuesday, a UPS cargo plane crashed at the Louisville International Airport, causing an explosion and a massive fire. At least 13 people were killed in the tragedy and multiple injured, with several people still missing. In the wake of this disaster and ongoing community-wide strain caused by the government shutdown, the Kentucky State AFL-CIO’s Disaster Relief Fund has stepped up in multiple ways this week to help support working families in this time of need.

The state federation is sending approximately $12,000 to a fund that helps union members who have lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Affiliates, like the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), UAW and IUE-CWA, have also donated to this fund to help families keep food on their tables. The Kentucky State AFL-CIO is also contributing $90,000 in support to federal workers who have missed paychecks. Additionally, in partnership with United Way of Kentucky, they have pledged to donate money to victims of the tragedy, those impacted and their families.

These powerful acts of community care truly embody the spirit of solidarity and serve as a reminder of how our movement mobilizes in times of crisis to uplift us all.