PCMA Industry Relief Fund

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

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

How to Apply for Assistance

For COVID-19 Relief:

• Visit the SEARCH Foundation website for information and application instructions

For Other Disaster Relief:

• Contact information will be made available through PCMA Foundation when disasters occur
• Application procedures vary based on specific relief program