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Employee Crisis Assistance Program

SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION WEST

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Employee Crisis Assistance Program

Overview: A financial assistance program providing critical support to Sanford employees facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardships, including assistance with rent, groceries, gas, and other basic needs.

Background: Established to help healthcare staff and employees during times of crisis. Since 2020, the program has distributed over $2 million in assistance to more than 2,150 employees facing financial emergencies.

Geographic Scope: Sanford Health system locations across South Dakota, Minnesota, and North Dakota

Eligibility:

  • Sanford Health employees

  • Facing extraordinary and unexpected financial hardship

  • Not at fault for their circumstances
  • Focus Areas:

  • Basic needs assistance (food, shelter)

  • Housing/rent support

  • Utilities and transportation
  • Assistance Provided (2023):

  • $274,000 distributed

  • 207 employees helped

  • Since 2020: $2+ million to 2,150+ employees
  • Funding Model: 100% of donations provide direct financial assistance

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardshiphuman-services

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