Emergency Fund
We have launched the School Emergency Support Fund to provide immediate financial assistance to public school students, teachers, and districts in times of crisis.
The School Emergency Support Fund aims to alleviate the immediate financial burdens faced by students, educators, and their families during crises. By providing timely assistance, the Foundation helps to foster resilience within the school community, ensuring that education and support systems can continue to thrive despite unforeseen challenges.
Eligible Payees
The fund primarily supports GoFundMe campaigns established to aid victims or survivors of specific emergencies. This ensures that the financial assistance directly reaches those in need without intermediaries. No direct payments will be made to individuals or schools. Eligible emergencies include but are not limited to:
- Catastrophic events affecting students or educators well-being or mental health
- Natural disasters (flood, tornado, fire)
- Other events or circumstances affecting student or educator well-being or mental health
Thanks so much for your support for the family! This has obviously been an incredibly tough time for them and this will mean so much. We are so grateful for the amazing community members that always come together to support our students and families. Thank you!
-Patrice Hutchins, Assistant Principal, Madison East High School
Process
- Notification: A WEA Member Benefits employee or a school district representative notifies the Foundation about an eligible emergency and the corresponding GoFundMe campaign.
- Verification: The Foundation contacts the relevant school district, if necessary, to verify the details of the emergency.
- Payment: The Foundation makes a financial contribution directly to the GoFundMe campaign on behalf of the victims or survivors.
Funding Amounts
The fund typically provides contributions ranging from $250 to $500, depending on the nature and severity of the emergency.
For updates on the emergency fund, visit our news page.
Thank you for your generous gift on our son’s behalf. I am so thankful to be part of WEAC and a proud user of WEA Member Benefits. Thanks for supporting our family during this time.
Jeremy Kautz, Teacher, Appleton East High School
Emergency fund request form
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Contact Us For More Information
Steve Goldberg, Executive Director*
WEA Member Benefits Foundation
660 John Nolen Dr.
Madison, WI 53713
Direct: 608-440-9366
Toll Free: 1-800-279-4030, Extension 3386
*Consultant to WEA Member Benefits Foundation, representing Steve Goldberg Consulting, LLC
