HEART Fund

HEART Fund Overview

Full Name: Horizon Health Employee HEART Fund (Horizon Health Employee HEART Fund)

Geographic Scope: Employees of Horizon Health, Paris, IL (East Central Illinois)

Focus Areas:

• Financial support for employees facing personal or family hardships due to unforeseen circumstances
• Emergency assistance for unexpected financial crises

Eligibility:

• Any Horizon Health employee who has experienced financial hardship due to an emergency situation beyond their control
• Qualifying hardships include: fire, natural disaster, serious extended illness or injury, disability or death of an immediate family member
• Must be full-time or part-time employee
• Must be in good standing
• Must have completed 1 year of continuous employment

Award Details:

• Up to $1,000 per 12-month period
• Lifetime maximum of $3,000
• Award amount determined by HEART Fund governing committee based on need
• All applications handled with strict confidentiality, respect, and anonymity

How to Donate:

• Any Horizon Health employee can donate
• Ongoing donations through payroll deduction
• One-time donations through payroll deduction or personal check

Contact Information:

• Christina Hoffman
• Phone: (217) 466-4294
• Email: CHoffman@myhorizonhealth.org

Application Process

1. Complete Application Form
   • Online form available
   • OR print and complete paper form
2. Submission Methods
   • Submit online form, OR
   • Print and complete form and place in drop box outside HR office, OR
   • Give completed form to Christina Hoffman
3. Review Process
   • HEART Fund governing committee reviews application
   • Committee determines assistance amount based on demonstrated need
   • All applications handled confidentially
4. Required Materials
   • Completed application form
   • Documentation of hardship/emergency situation
   • Proof of employment status and tenure (1+ year continuous employment)

Contact for Application Questions

Christina Hoffman

• Phone: (217) 466-4294
• Email: CHoffman@myhorizonhealth.org