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When the unexpected happens, we’re here to help. COMPANY NAME is partnering with The Columbus Foundation and the Gifts of Kindness LLC to create the SAMPLE Emergency Assistance Program. The program provides grants for food, shelter and other basic needs to members of the COMPANY EMPLOYEES experiencing financial hardship due to an unexpected personal crisis.

 

 Who is eligible for assistance?

 

The COMPANY EMPLOYEES are eligible to apply if they are an active member of COMPANY. Requested expenses must be the result of an event that has occurred after the date that the individual became a member of COMPANY NAME. COMPANY NAME members are eligible to apply and receive support 1 time a year and receive no more than $500 in his or her lifetime. 

 

Per the guidelines, all of your documents must include your name and/or address. Please do not provide any documentation with personal information such as your social security number, driver's license information, bank/credit card account numbers or user ID/passwords. Please redact or remove this information before sending the document.

 

For more detailed information on eligibility, please refer to the following guidelines:

 

 

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

 

Apply

This fund will provide grants of up to $500 for food, shelter, and other basic needs to associates experiencing financial hardship due to an unexpected personal crisis.

 

To apply for assistance today:

 

  1. Complete an online application. Need help with the application? Watch this video!
  2. Download and return application via email or mail:
    • Application (PDF)
    • Email completed application to SAMPLE@columbusfoundation.org 
    • Fax completed application to 614-251-4010
    • Mail completed application to:

                The Columbus Foundation
                ATTN: SAMPLE Emergency Assistance
                1234 E. Broad Street
                Columbus OH 43205

 

 

The Columbus Foundation is partnering with PNC Bank to provide several options to receive your grant.

If approved, you will be asked to choose one of the following options to receive your payment:

  • Zelle®: Payments using the applicant’s email address or U.S. mobile number.
    Must be signed up for Zelle prior to accepting payment

  • Direct Deposit: Payment sent via RTP® or ACH; applicant enters routing and account number

  • Direct to Debit Card: Payment using an eligible Visa® or Mastercard® Debit Card

  • Check: Traditional check payment sent via U.S. mail from PNC Bank

The electronic options will provide payment in less than 10 minutes to your account.

 

You will receive an email notifying you of your payment options from thepaychoice@pnc.com where you will have 10 days to act. If you do not interact with the email, your payment will be processed in the form of a check and sent by regular mail with the U.S. Postal Service from PNC Bank. Please be prepared to provide bank account information for quick and efficient payment.

 

Questions about the application process? Email SAMPLE@columbusfoundation.org or call 614-545-XXXX.

 

Donate

COMPANY EMPLOYEES can support their fellow members when the unexpected happens by donating to the Fund. See below for a list of ways you can donate and start contributing to the SAMPLE Emergency Assistance Fund today:

 

  1. Make an online gift directly to the fund. (link will go here)
  2. Mail a check to The Columbus Foundation:
    • Make the check out to “The Columbus Foundation” and in the memo reference “SAMPLE Emergency Assistance Fund."
    • The Columbus Foundation
      ATTN: SAMPLE Emergency Assistance
      1234 E. Broad Street
      Columbus OH 43205

Questions about making a gift through The Columbus Foundation? Email SAMPLE@columbusfoundation.org or call 614-545-xxxx.