Employee Assistance
The Columbia Foundation awards grants to employees through three programs – the Employee Assistance Fund, the Employee Education Assistance Initiative and the Employee Family Scholarship Fund – that allow the Foundation to respond to the needs of Columbia Country Club’s valuable employees.
Employees are the heart of Columbia…
$30,000+
Granted to Employees
for Educational Assistance
$400,000+
Granted to Employees
for Financial Assistance
275
Total Grants Awarded
to Columbia Employees
Employee Assistance Fund
The Employee Assistance Fund (“EAF”) addresses the financial hardship situations of Columbia’s employees, ranging from emergency medical needs, housing relief, utilities payments, grocery subsidies, and more.
Before You Apply…
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Employees must have incurred a loss or expense (not covered by insurance) as the result of an accident or health crisis, death, uninsured loss, natural disaster, or catastrophic event (such as a pandemic, fire, tornado, or flood). Employees who need supplemental medical assistance for a chronic condition (including medications) and those who are victims of a crime, or otherwise suffer from a personal or community-wide emergency are also eligible.
Employees must have written documentation of the loss including bills, receipts, and/or legal notices.
Employees must submit a fully completed application with the above-mentioned documentation provided. The Foundation will not consider incomplete applications.
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Reasonable and necessary expenses for the following: medical or dental expenses; housing; repairs to an employee’s residence to make it habitable (such as the result of a catastrophic event); home modifications, equipment, or services necessary to care for a dependent dealing with illness or disability; utilities; transportation; child or dependent care; elder care; and funerals.
Losses and expenses of immediate family members/dependents residing in the same household.
Only the unreimbursed portion of a covered loss or expense.
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The Columbia Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes tax-free grants based on need. For this reason, the application asks employees to list their income and that of those living in the same household. Income information for all EAF grants is a legal requirement with which the Fund must comply. The EAF grant guidelines establish employee need based on 300% of the most recent Federal poverty guidelines (rounded), with exceptions made in certain extreme cases as determined by the Foundation.
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All applications will remain confidential within the Board of the Columbia Foundation and every effort will be made to protect the privacy and dignity of all those who apply. The goal of the Employee Assistance Fund is to provide timely financial assistance to those in most urgent need.
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Ordinary expenses that were not caused by an accident, disaster or crisis of some kind.
Any part of a loss or expense which was reimbursed by insurance, unemployment compensation or other outside payment.
Support for individuals (or family members) living abroad.
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Yes! Adriana Serrano, Human Resource Manager, is a resource for you. You can reach out to her at aserrano@columbiacc.org.
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Education Assistance Initiative
The Education Assistance Initiative supports Club employees through education opportunity grants awarded to build the knowledge and skills of the Club’s valuable team. Grants have been awarded towards defraying the costs of ESL classes, culinary arts, professional development, college degrees, vocational certifications, and more.
Before You Apply…
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EAF educational assistance grants are open to full-time and part-time employees of Columbia Country Club. To be eligible for consideration, employees must be employed for one (1) year prior to application and be in good standing with no current disciplinary actions.
Employees must present a favorable recommendation from their immediate supervisor.
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The following are examples of expenses that will be considered for coverage: tuition and fees, books and other course materials, supplies and equipment such as a computer or laptop.
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The amount of available funds versus the number of applications received and the amounts requested for educational assistance are all considerations. Initially, the Foundation allocated $30,000 for this purpose. Future amounts will depend upon funds donated for this purpose by Club members. There is a $5,000 lifetime maximum per employee.
The extent to which the applicant has demonstrated financial need and/or exceptional merit.
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Employee Family Scholarship Fund
Through the philanthropy of a generous Club member, the Employee Family Scholarship Fund supports the educational pursuits of employee spouses and dependent children. Scholarship funds are available for tuition and expenses at a college or university, as well as other post-secondary educational institutions that offer training intended to result in employment.
Before You Apply…
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Employees must have incurred a loss or expense (not covered by insurance) as the result of an accident or health crisis, death, uninsured loss, natural disaster, or catastrophic event (such as a pandemic, fire, tornado, or flood). Employees who need supplemental medical assistance for a chronic condition (including medications) and those who are victims of a crime, or otherwise suffer from a personal or community-wide emergency are also eligible.
Employees must have written documentation of the loss including bills, receipts, and/or legal notices.
Employees must submit a fully completed application with the above-mentioned documentation provided. The Foundation will not consider incomplete applications.
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Reasonable and necessary expenses for the following: medical or dental expenses; housing; repairs to an employee’s residence to make it habitable (such as the result of a catastrophic event); home modifications, equipment, or services necessary to care for a dependent dealing with illness or disability; utilities; transportation; child or dependent care; elder care; and funerals.
Losses and expenses of immediate family members/dependents residing in the same household.
Only the unreimbursed portion of a covered loss or expense.
-
The Columbia Foundation is a nonprofit organization that makes tax-free grants based on need. For this reason, the application asks employees to list their income and that of those living in the same household. Income information for all EAF grants is a legal requirement with which the Fund must comply. The EAF grant guidelines establish employee need based on 300% of the most recent Federal poverty guidelines (rounded), with exceptions made in certain extreme cases as determined by the Foundation.
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All applications will remain confidential within the Board of the Columbia Foundation and every effort will be made to protect the privacy and dignity of all those who apply. The goal of the Employee Assistance Fund is to provide timely financial assistance to those in most urgent need.
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Ordinary expenses that were not caused by an accident, disaster or crisis of some kind.
Any part of a loss or expense which was reimbursed by insurance, unemployment compensation or other outside payment.
Support for individuals (or family members) living abroad.
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Yes! Adriana Serrano, Human Resource Manager, is a resource for you. You can reach out to her at aserrano@columbiacc.org.
Click Below to Get Started!
"My family and I want to thank the Columbia Foundation for all the help that this organization is doing for our staff. Many, many thanks to all the organizers from the bottom of our hearts."
— Long-Time Columbia Country Club Employee
Get In Touch
If you have questions about eligibility, program details, or information needed, please send us a message and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.