You don’t have to go through this alone.


Our Commitment 

If you’re experiencing discrimination, bullying, retaliation, or unfair treatment at work or school—and considering leaving or already have—we’re here to listen and support you.

Future Work Now® provides short-term financial relief, legal connection, and forward-looking mentorship so people can leave toxic situations without being pushed into crisis.

Stabilize. Protect. Move forward.

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    Emergency Financial Support

    Short-term financial support—up to $5,000—to help cover essentials like rent, food, phone, and internet when leaving a toxic or discriminatory workplace.

    You don’t have to choose between dignity and survival.

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    Legal Guidance

    Confidential connections to employment attorneys who can help evaluate discrimination, retaliation, or unfair treatment cases.

    Legal partners available across the U.S. states and Canada.

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    Mentorship & Next Steps

    Mentorship for rebuilding confidence, navigating career transitions, and planning what comes next after a harmful work experience.

    You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Individuals who have left—or are planning to leave—a toxic, discriminatory, or unfair workplace or organization may be eligible. Support is intended to help cover essential living expenses during a difficult transition.

  • Eligible applicants may receive up to $5,000 in short-term assistance to help cover essentials such as rent, food, phone, and internet. All applications are reviewed confidentially.

  • No. Future Work Now does not provide legal advice. We connect individuals with employment attorneys who can help evaluate their situations and explain available options.

  • We have legal connections across all 50 U.S. states and select partners in Canada. Our international network is continuing to expand.

  • You can begin by submitting an application for financial support, requesting legal guidance, or asking to be matched with a mentor. Each option is confidential and designed to meet you where you are.

  • Yes. All applications and requests are handled with care and confidentiality. Reaching out does not obligate you to take legal action or make any public disclosures.

  • Mentors and employment attorneys who wish to support this work are welcome to get involved. You can fill out a brief form to join our mentorship or legal support network.

  • We combine practical education, financial relief, legal connection, and mentorship in one place—so people don’t have to navigate difficult transitions alone or in crisis.

  • “I didn’t even know what I needed when I reached out. I just knew I couldn’t carry it alone anymore. Having a safe, private space to explain what was happening at work was a huge relief. Dr. Zhu listened without judgment and helped me feel grounded again. That support mattered more than I expected.”

    Support Recipient

    *Testimonials are shared with permission. Names and identifying details have been withheld for privacy.

  • “What stood out to me was that this wasn’t just advice. Knowing that someone was willing to put his own hard-earned money behind people who are bullied or discriminated against made this feel real. It sent a powerful message: that what happened to me mattered, and that I wasn’t just another story.”

    Support Recipient

    *Testimonials are shared with permission. Names and identifying details have been withheld for privacy.

  • “I tried to go through my university’s Ombudsperson, HR, and every ‘official’ channel—and nothing changed. I realized I had to think outside the system to get help. Dr. Zhu gave me perspective and options when the institutions around me went silent.”

    Support Recipient

    *Testimonials are shared with permission. Names and identifying details have been withheld for privacy.

Need Support? Let’s Figure Out Your Next Step.