PCMA Industry Relief Fund

PCMA Industry Relief Fund

Funder: PCMA Foundation

Background: When the need arises, PCMA mobilizes to help through this Industry Relief Fund. The Fund provides emergency assistance to events professionals and their communities during crises.

Focus Areas:

Emergency relief for events professionals facing hardship

Support for communities impacted by disasters

Assistance during public health emergencies

Current/Past Programs:

COVID-19 Relief

• Provides aid to events professionals who are ill with COVID-19
• Distributed through partner organizations: SEARCH Foundation, Above and Beyond Foundation, and Meetings Industry Fund

Disaster Relief

• Supports business events workers and communities recovering from major disasters
• Past disasters supported:
- Wildfires in Australia - Earthquakes in Puerto Rico - Houston hospitality relief

Past Distribution:

Houston Hospitality Relief Fund – $22,400

SEARCH Foundation – $10,000

100% of donations distributed to benefiting groups

Geographic Scope: Global (with focus on areas affected by disasters)

Key Contact:

PCMA Foundation

200 E. Randolph St. Suite 7150

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: +1 877-827-7262 (toll-free) or +1 312-423-7262 (main)

How to Donate:

Via PCMA Foundation donation page: foundation.pcma.org/donate

Text RELIEFFUND [amount] [first name] [last name] to 41444 (US only)

Mail donations to PCMA Foundation address