While we honor each ARF applicant’s privacy, there are two general stories we can share anonymously. If you are aware of these situations, please keep their confidence and do not share their identity or details.

• One of our colleagues cares for her husband who has Parkinson’s disease. He recently had to have brain surgery out of the area. The travel expenses and time off work to be with him put them behind on rent. Thanks to gifts to the Associate Relief Fund (ARF), their January rent was paid relieving them of a financial burden and allowing them to focus on healing.
   
• Another colleague lost her pregnancy unexpectedly at 18 weeks (about 4 months). She had to take six weeks off work and was not able to financially plan for this. Your gifts to the Associate Relief Fund assisted her family with their mortgage payment. Having this support helped her, her husband and their three other children stay in their home and recover from the grief of this sudden loss.

Giving to the Associate Relief Fund is a meaningful, tangible way to support our colleagues who experience unexpected hardships, relieving some financial stress and providing a sense of support and stability.