Helping Our Own
It's often difficult to ask for help, but occasionally a crisis arises that leaves us facing a financial emergency, requiring assistance beyond our own resources, and no other choice.
Helping Our Own, funded by employees of Â鶹´«Ã½ to benefit employees of Â鶹´«Ã½, was created to offer that assistance. This program provides a one-time monetary gift to any full-time or part-time permanent SLU employee experiencing a valid financial crisis. Eligibility for assistance requires at least one year of employment with the University.
Helping Our Own exemplifies the University mission in action — as we continue to build a community concerned for one another and committed to serving those in need.
If you are in need of assistance, contact Cathy Zimmer at cathy.zimmer@slu.edu or Vicki Moreland at vicki.moreland@slu.edu
How to Apply
Employees make their requests in writing, to be reviewed confidentially by a committee of employees. An employee is asked to submit:
- letter explaining their need and the circumstances that have led them to ask for assistance
- recent paycheck stub
- copy of the bill for which assistance is needed
- phone number where the employee can be reached, since additional information may be needed
How to Donate
You can donate one of two ways:
- Donate or pledge online with or by using the . Online gifts may be one-time gifts or recurring gifts, with payment options of credit cards, checking or savings account transfers, or payroll deduction. Remember to select Helping Our Own as the gift designation on the form.