In every life, rain will fall. And for many, the last year has been a deluge due to the pandemic. Additionally, unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances such as sudden illness, family crisis, or natural disaster can result in a traumatic or emergency financial crisis for a faculty or staff member. The Emergency Hardship Program can provide resource recommendations and, in specific emergency cases, financial support to help bridge the gap.

Begun in 2007 with a grant from the University of Michigan Credit Union and matching funds donated by faculty and staff, the program is primarily supported by the donations of faculty and staff members.

For more information visit the Emergency Hardship Program webpage.

Are you able to lend a hand?

December is a great time for giving if your budget allows. And a gift to the Emergency Hardship Program does more than just help your colleagues, it can be a boost for you too! 

• Boost your mood - U.S. National Institutes of Health research has found that donating increases endorphins, which ignites the pleasure centers in your brain. In short, you get a “helper’s high” from helping others.
• Get a tax break - Donations made before Dec. 31, 2020, are applied to your 2020 tax return. The more donations you give, the less taxable income you’ll have.

If you are able, consider making a financial donation to support the fund.