Eagle Assistance Fund
The Eagle Assistance Fund offers confidential, rapid grants to Southern Eagle employees facing sudden financial hardship from medical or catastrophic emergencies.
Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,500 per qualified event; maximum $2,500 per employee annually
Summary: Provides confidential grants to Southern Eagle employees facing financial hardship from medical or catastrophic events.
Key Information: Only Southern Eagle employees (min. 6 months FT or 20 hrs/wk PT) are eligible; all applications are confidential.
Description
The Eagle Assistance Fund supports current full-time and part-time employees of Southern Eagle who are experiencing financial hardship due to medical emergencies or catastrophic events. The fund offers confidential, non-repayable grants to help employees manage emergencies such as medical crises, natural disasters, loss of primary residence, funeral expenses for immediate family, loss of transportation due to unexpected circumstances, and other exceptional hardships as determined by a review committee. Grants are intended to provide rapid relief for unforeseen, qualifying events.
