Taking a Stand against Wage Theft

Maria was confident that she had done the right thing.  Maria, a single mother of two, had taken a stand against an unscrupulous boss who had failed to pay her and her son for two months worth of work.  She had filed a complaint with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, but there was no guarantee that she or her son would ever recover the stolen wages.

It took courage for Maria to report her boss to the authorities.  At her own risk, she stood up for her family and other potential victims of wage theft.  Regardless, Maria and her family were rewarded with a harsh reality.  She and her older son had just spent 2 months working and living their lives with the expectation of getting paid.  Now, they were out of a job, with no way to pay for utilities, rent, or anything else.  The bills were piling up.  If they were lucky enough to find a job right away, they would still be 2 months behind.  How would they ever catch up?

Maria called St. Vincent de Paul when her water was about to be disconnected.  SVDP responded with a pledge of $84.72, enough to prevent the shut off and keep Maria and her family moving forward.

Victims of wage theft, like Maria, often need more than just legal assistance to stay on their feet.  Thanks to the continued generosity of donors, St. Vincent de Paul can be there to provide them with that support.