The Lunds & Byerlys Family Assistance Fund began in 2014 to help members of our company's extended family in their times of financial need. From providing shelter after natural disaster strikes, to helping with costs associated with an unexpected illness, our fund seeks to truly make a positive impact in the lives of our employees.
Please email eaf@mplsfoundation.org with any questions or view the FAQ document for more details on the qualifying categories, eligible expenses, and employee and dependent eligibility.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications to the Fund are reviewed by the Minneapolis Foundation and will be treated in a confidential manner; however non-identifying statistical information will be reported to Lunds & Byerlys on a periodic basis. Fully complete applications will be reviewed within five business days. Submitting an incomplete application will delay review. Applicants are encouraged to keep a complete copy of the application for their personal records.
EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify for this grant and receive assistance you must meet certain requirements. A qualified Lunds & Byerlys employee is an individual who has been:
- working an average of 15 or more hours per week over the previous 12 months;
- employed by Lunds & Byerlys for at least one year;
- working and residing in the United States;
- actively employed or on an approved leave of absence for no more than six months; and
- able to demonstrate a financial need that has not been met by own or other pursued resources.
In the case of an employee’s death, eligible dependents may apply within 14 days of the date of death. The Family Assistance Fund defines an eligible dependent as an immediate family member or claimed dependent as documented on the most recent tax return.
QUALIFIED INCIDENTS:
Qualified incidents are unexpected emergencies that arise outside of the employee’s control which causes a financial hardship for the employee’s family. A qualified incident is typically a one-time event that occurs unexpectedly and causes unexpected bills. The reported incident must have occurred within 120 days of the application date. Circumstances that may qualify for assistance fall into the following categories:
- Life threatening or serious illness or injury
- Such as heart attack, car accident, emergency room visit, or other medical expenses not eligible for reimbursement.
- Loss of life
- Funeral expenses or travel for a qualified family member’s funeral.
- Natural disaster
- Such as flood, lightning strike, house fire, tornado, etc.
- Catastrophic or extreme circumstances
- An unforeseen event that does not fall into any of the above categories, and results in unexpected bills.
Examples of incidents that DO NOT qualify include but are not limited to:
- Being behind on bills or the existence of bills
- Lost wages (such as a reduction in hours, termination of employment, severance/unemployment, divorce or loss of child support)
- Eviction or foreclosure notices, unless additional documentation is provided to link to a qualified incident
- Wage Garnishments, unless due to a qualified incident
- Elective cosmetic procedures or expenses related to a chronic condition (e.g., diabetic supplies)
- Maintenance to house or vehicle that was not caused by an unexpected event or qualified incident
- Deferred car maintenance or a vehicle that needs to be replaced
- Bail or legal fines
- Legal fees
- Insured property losses
- Insurable medical conditions
- Bills unrelated to the qualified incident
- Federally declared natural disaster relief or pandemic expenses covered by other programs
Applicants may receive no more than $5,000 in a twelve-month period.
Lunds and Byerlys Family Assistance Fund
The Lunds & Byerlys Family Assistance Fund began in 2014 to help members of our company's extended family in their times of financial need. From providing shelter after natural disaster strikes, to helping with costs associated with an unexpected illness, our fund seeks to truly make a positive impact in the lives of our employees.
Please email eaf@mplsfoundation.org with any questions or view the FAQ document for more details on the qualifying categories, eligible expenses, and employee and dependent eligibility.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications to the Fund are reviewed by the Minneapolis Foundation and will be treated in a confidential manner; however non-identifying statistical information will be reported to Lunds & Byerlys on a periodic basis. Fully complete applications will be reviewed within five business days. Submitting an incomplete application will delay review. Applicants are encouraged to keep a complete copy of the application for their personal records.
EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify for this grant and receive assistance you must meet certain requirements. A qualified Lunds & Byerlys employee is an individual who has been:
- working an average of 15 or more hours per week over the previous 12 months;
- employed by Lunds & Byerlys for at least one year;
- working and residing in the United States;
- actively employed or on an approved leave of absence for no more than six months; and
- able to demonstrate a financial need that has not been met by own or other pursued resources.
In the case of an employee’s death, eligible dependents may apply within 14 days of the date of death. The Family Assistance Fund defines an eligible dependent as an immediate family member or claimed dependent as documented on the most recent tax return.
QUALIFIED INCIDENTS:
Qualified incidents are unexpected emergencies that arise outside of the employee’s control which causes a financial hardship for the employee’s family. A qualified incident is typically a one-time event that occurs unexpectedly and causes unexpected bills. The reported incident must have occurred within 120 days of the application date. Circumstances that may qualify for assistance fall into the following categories:
- Life threatening or serious illness or injury
- Such as heart attack, car accident, emergency room visit, or other medical expenses not eligible for reimbursement.
- Loss of life
- Funeral expenses or travel for a qualified family member’s funeral.
- Natural disaster
- Such as flood, lightning strike, house fire, tornado, etc.
- Catastrophic or extreme circumstances
- An unforeseen event that does not fall into any of the above categories, and results in unexpected bills.
Examples of incidents that DO NOT qualify include but are not limited to:
- Being behind on bills or the existence of bills
- Lost wages (such as a reduction in hours, termination of employment, severance/unemployment, divorce or loss of child support)
- Eviction or foreclosure notices, unless additional documentation is provided to link to a qualified incident
- Wage Garnishments, unless due to a qualified incident
- Elective cosmetic procedures or expenses related to a chronic condition (e.g., diabetic supplies)
- Maintenance to house or vehicle that was not caused by an unexpected event or qualified incident
- Deferred car maintenance or a vehicle that needs to be replaced
- Bail or legal fines
- Legal fees
- Insured property losses
- Insurable medical conditions
- Bills unrelated to the qualified incident
- Federally declared natural disaster relief or pandemic expenses covered by other programs
Applicants may receive no more than $5,000 in a twelve-month period.