Sister Juliana Fund

Sister Juliana Fund

Funder: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation

Geographic Scope: Middle Tennessee (for Ascension Saint Thomas associates across hospitals, clinics, and medical offices)

Overview: Emergency financial assistance program supporting Ascension Saint Thomas associates experiencing financial hardship or crisis. The fund provides both monetary support and access to financial counseling while maintaining individual confidentiality.

Eligibility

• Must be an Ascension Saint Thomas associate (employee)
• Experiencing financial crisis or hardship

What They Fund

• Utility bills
• Household expenses
• Emergency home repairs/reconstruction
• Losses from natural disasters
• Other emergency financial needs

Types of Support Provided

• Direct monetary grants (modest to substantial amounts)
• Financial counseling and resources
• Confidential application process

Background

Established to support associates experiencing financial setbacks due to:
• Illness
• Death of a loved one
• House fires
• Loss of employment (spouse/self)
• Natural disasters (tornadoes, floods)
• Economic uncertainty and hardship

The fund benefits from regular gifts made by associates to support fellow associates in need.

Contact Information

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation 1700 Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Website: rutherfordfoundation.org