Helping Hands

What is the Helping Hands Fund?

Our Helping Hands Fund provides financial assistance to associates who are experiencing a significant financial hardship due to unforeseen economic conditions, a family tragedy or unexpected emergency.

Associates can request up to $500 from the Helping Hands Fund after six months of employment. Financial assistance is approved based on need and available funds.

All requests will be confidentially reviewed by the Mission leaders, Assessment Coordinator, and/or Helping Hands Committees of each ministry. All names and identifying information will be removed prior to committee review to ensure complete confidentiality. The assessment, approval or denial, and disbursement of funds will be completed as quickly as possible.

There is no limit to how many times an associate can request assistance, however additional assistance will depend on the circumstances and funds available.

Apply for Financial Assistance

All associates are eligible for financial assistance after six months of employment. The need for assistance is based on significant financial hardship stemming from such things as a natural disaster, or personal tragedy such as an illness or accident.

Click here to download an application. Your application will remain confidential.

Contribute to the Fund

Catholic Health associates can contribute to the fund of their choice through payroll deduction or by making a one-time contribution. By continually replenishing the funds, we are able to provide ongoing support to our fellow associates in their time of need.

Please click here to download the bi-weekly payroll deduction form.

Please click here to download the one-time contribution form.