PARTICIPATION HAS ITS BENEFITS

Members who volunteered (24) or more hours during 2025 calendar year are eligible to apply in 2026 for up to $500.00 from one of the Participation Has Its Benefits (PHIB) funds.

The PHIB program has the following 11 funds available to qualified members:

• Boots/Tools Purchase
• Fuel Cost Assistance
• Home Purchase Closing Cost Assistance
• Legal Assistance
• Licensed Day Care Assistance
• Member Medical Assistance
• On the Job Injury Assistance
• Tuition and Educational Assistance: click here for a list of approved Vocational, Trade, and Training Programs
• U.S. Savings Bond Purchase
• Vehicle Repair & Maintenance Assistance
• Wellness Program
• Please click here for detailed fund descriptions and for application links.

Contact your local CUPP Manager or CUPP Coordinator with any questions.