GRACE Fund (Giving Relief And Care for Employees)

A crisis-based emergency financial assistance program established to help Self Regional Healthcare team members who suffer a catastrophic situation.

Purpose: Provide emergency financial assistance to employees and their families during major, life-altering crises

Geographic Scope: Self Regional Healthcare employees and their families

Eligibility:

• Self Regional Healthcare team members (employees)
• Spouse and legal dependents up to age 18, or 25 if full-time college student
• Crisis Criteria (ALL must be met):
  • The crisis must be a one-time occurrence
  • The crisis must be of a devastating, major, serious, life-altering nature
  • Team member must have exhausted other available resources that would impact the crisis

Award Details:

• Maximum Award: Up to $1,000 per application
• Review Process: Applications are reviewed by a full committee

Funding: The GRACE Fund is funded by team member contributions to the Foundation's Team Member Campaigns

Contact Information:

• Self Regional Healthcare Foundation
• 1325 Spring Street
• Greenwood, SC 29646
• (864) 725-4256

Application Process

1. Download Application: Download the GRACE Fund application from the foundation website
2. Complete Application: Provide detailed information about the crisis situation and how other resources have been exhausted
3. Submit Application: Turn in completed application to the foundation
4. Review: Applications are reviewed by the GRACE Fund committee
5. Decision: Applicants notified of approval or denial

Application Materials Required:

• Completed GRACE Fund application form
• Detailed description of the catastrophic situation
• Documentation showing exhaustion of other available resources (financial statements, letters from other assistance programs, etc.)
• Supporting documentation of the emergency situation
• Proof of employment with Self Regional Healthcare