Disaster Relief Available
In the wake of the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew and subsequent devastating floods in several states, NARFE reminds members: Help is available to NARFE members who have suffered injury or incurred property damage during or after a declared natural disaster. Here’s what’s available:
• Cash grants from the NARFE-FEEA Disaster Fund: After a declared natural disaster, NARFE members may request a NARFE Disaster Assistance Grant. (The grant maximum is $500.) Documentation will be required to show loss or destruction of property or how the applicant was injured as a result of a natural disaster. Grant checks are payable directly to the applicant or to a specific creditor.
Grant applications are available by:
– Downloading from the NARFE website
– Contacting FEEA Headquarters by phone at 800-338-0755;
– Sending an email message to fedshelpingfeds@feea.org; or
– Writing to: NARFE-FEEA Disaster Fund, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80227.
For more information, go to www.feea.org/narfe.
• No-Interest Loans and/or Disaster Grants from the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) (active federal employees only): Active federal employees who face unexpected financial difficulties due to property damaged in the storm can apply for no-interest loans and/or disaster grants. A downloadable application and more information are available at www.feea.org/disaster.
Please Consider Making a Donation
In this time of great need, NARFE asks members to please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the NARFE-FEEA Disaster Fund. To donate by credit card, call 800-338-0755 or click here
To make a donation by check, use the contribution coupon that appears every month in narfe magazine, or mail your check, made payable to NARFE-FEEA Disaster Fund, to NARFE-FEEA Disaster Fund, c/o FEEA, 333 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80227.
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