Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF)

Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF)

Overview: For nearly a century the Emergency Assistance Fund has provided financial aid when an accident, illness, death of a loved one, disaster or other crisis strikes. Funded by contributions from active and retired YMCA professionals.

Eligibility

Grants of up to $2,500 are made to active and retired Y professionals, for themselves or for their immediate family members.

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Have been employed for 6 months and in good standing with the Y prior to grant submission; OR

Have been a member of the YMCA Alumni Association (Formerly Association of YMCA Retirees) for at least 6 months prior to grant submission

Eligible Needs

Grants are available for the following needs with supporting documentation:

Medical expenses incurred beyond provisions of health insurance coverage or other related expenses resulting in extreme economic hardship

Catastrophic events such as acts of nature (fire, flood, wind, earthquake, etc.) or other events (accident, crime, etc.) resulting in economic distress

Emergency needs resulting from an "unforeseen event" and not from an exercise of "personal choice"

Grant Terms

• Grants are available as long as funds are available
• A person may receive only one grant within a 12 month period
• Decisions are typically provided within 15 days from date of application (if no additional documentation is required)

Contact

Email: EAF@ymca.net

Geographic Scope

Virginia YMCA professionals and their families