Emergency Fund Gifts

 

The Emergency Fund, created in 1948, is maintained by voluntary contributions. The fund is used to assist members who sustain major losses from floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes or other catastrophic disasters. Currently, these gifts are U.S. $500 to members recommended by chapter and state organization presidents.

 

Contribution Form—Form 43 This is an interactive PDF file, therefore you can fill it out on the computer and print it to mail.

How to Apply for an Emergency Fund Gift

1. Notify your chapter president of your loss due to natural disaster and your current address.

2. Chapter president informs state organization president.

3. State presidents contact Executive Coordinator Corlea Plowman with the name of the member(s), member's chapter, exact nature of disaster sustained and current mailing address.

4. The executive coordinator approves the request and mails a check from International Headquarters.