How much funding does Emergency Assistance Fund provide?

Emergency Assistance Fund provides Up to $1,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Emergency Assistance Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Emergency Assistance Fund

SHARE THE DOUGH

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emergency Assistance Fund

Funder: Share the Dough (a 501(c)3 nonprofit, EIN: 81-1608170)

Geographic Scope: United States (California-based, serves Manna Development Group employees)

Status: Active and ongoing since 2014

Overview

Share the Dough is a nonprofit designed to support Manna Development Group employees facing catastrophic emergencies. The fund is supported by voluntary payroll contributions from Manna employees and at-register canister donations from cafe guests.

Focus Areas

Unexpected and beyond employee's control
Damaging to property or individuals
Resulting in a loss of life, health, or property
Causing severe financial hardship where all other sources of funding have been exhausted

Eligible Emergency Categories

Loss of Home: Up to $1,500 for temporary housing and essential items (food, clothing, personal hygiene) due to fire, flood, or catastrophic events
Emergency Travel: Up to $1,000 for employee; $750 for immediate family member; $500 for extended family member (medical emergencies, terminal illness, funerals, unforeseen transportation loss)
Loss or Purchase of Medically Necessary Equipment: Up to $1,000 for equipment not covered under medical plan or exceeding plan allowance
Medical Out of Work (short-term & long-term): 50% of gross weekly pay - Employee: up to $750 short-term (1-6 weeks), up to $1,500 long-term (7-12 weeks); Spouse: up to $500
Unexpected Medical Expense: Up to $1,500 for employee/dependent; $750 for immediate family; $500 for extended family
Transitional Housing Assistance: Up to $1,500 for relocation (abuse, unsafe conditions); up to $250 for deposit
Funeral Expense: Up to $1,000 for child; $750 for immediate family; $500 for extended family; $1,500 for employee funeral
Loss of Child Care: Up to $750 for temporary child care assistance (children under age 5)

Eligibility Requirements

All current employees of Manna Development Group (Active or LOA status only)
Employed for at least 90 consecutive days at time of grant request
Must have exhausted all other appropriate means of assistance
Employee does not need to donate to the fund to apply
Terminated and suspended employees are not eligible
Only one grant per 12-month period; maximum three total grants lifetime
COVID-related time off considered case-by-case; not eligible for employees in states with paid COVID sick leave (must use personal sick/vacation time first)

What Share the Dough Does NOT Cover

Rent or mortgage payments
Debt consolidation
Poor financial planning
Non-essential items (cable TV, credit card payments, utility bills)
Bail or garnishments
Pet-related expenses
Vehicle wear and tear or normal car ownership expenses
Car expenses for company drivers with insurance below minimum policy

Contact Information

Address: 2211 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 944-1070, option 6 Email: share@mannadevelopment.com Fax: (760) 874-0340

Additional Features

Financial education class (required for those requesting more than once in 36 months; optional for first-time requests) through University of Massachusetts Global (Brandman University)
Discretionary case-by-case review available for extreme financial hardship and emergency situations not included in standard guidelines
All applicant identifying information is kept confidential during review process

How to Apply

1. Complete Online Application: Visit www.sharethedough.com/receive/ to fill out the Emergency Assistance Application online
- Only the individual employee can apply (except in cases of employee death, when a family member may apply)
- If applicant does not speak English, they must arrange for translation services and designate an English-speaking person to communicate with Share the Dough Director

2. Submit Required Documentation: Email or fax all supporting documentation to share@mannadevelopment.com or (760) 874-0340)
- Documentation is required BEFORE the application can be fully processed
- Checks your Junk email for responses (allow 24-48 hours for response)

Required Documentation (by Emergency Type)

Loss of Home:

Official report or notification

Photographs

Insurance claim

Receipts for essential items and/or lodging receipts or estimated cost summary

Emergency Travel:

Statement from attending physician regarding terminal status (if applicable)

Death certificate and/or obituary (for funerals)

Estimated distance in miles (if traveling by car) and itinerary

Receipt or confirmation with estimated cost (for airplane, bus, train, or lodging)

Loss or Purchase of Medically Necessary Equipment:

Statement from attending physician describing need for equipment

Receipt or estimated cost for replacement or purchase

Medical Out of Work:

Statement from attending physician verifying inability to work and restrictions, including when leave began and estimated duration

For spouse: Letter from spouse's employer detailing rate of pay and confirming leave of absence due to medical situation

Unexpected Medical Expense:

Statement from attending physician regarding diagnosis and treatment

Receipt or bill from insurance company/hospital

Transitional Housing Assistance:

Official report or notification

Photographs

Insurance claim

Receipts for essential items and/or lodging receipts or estimated cost summary

Deposit request from new leasing agency

Funeral Expense:

Receipts/invoice from funeral home or other relevant entity showing total cost or estimated summary

Loss of Child Care:

Documentation for reason of loss of care

Receipts showing cost of child care expenses

Processing Timeline

Initial Review: 1-2 business days after all required documentation received
Committee Review: Director submits to Review Committee for decision
Approval & Funding: Funds issued within 24-48 hours of committee approval
Delivery: Checks sent via FedEx, typically delivered in 2-3 business days
Additional Info Requests: If more documentation needed, applicant has 2 weeks to provide; if not provided, application will not be considered and employee must reapply

Decision & Approval

The Share the Dough Review Committee reviews all applications
Committee can approve, deny, or request additional information
Director will contact applicant regarding status
If approved, checks made payable directly to employee (or paid directly to service provider if committee determines)
Employee can request check sent to home or work address