The Hartford Employee Relief Fund

About the fund.

The The Hartford Employee Relief Fund was created to help Charitable Class members (those eligible to apply for a grant) who are in need of immediate financial assistance following an unforeseen disaster or personal hardship. The Fund relies on support from the sponsoring organization (The Hartford) and individual donations made by The Hartford’s partners, employees, and/or the general public. Every donation makes a difference, no matter the amount, and combined with the donations of others, helps to provide grants when they are needed most.

Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF) is the third-party administrator for the Fund. EAF independently administers all Fund activities, including accepting donations, objectively reviewing grant applications, and awarding and distributing grants. The sponsoring organization has no visibility into individual applications or grants unless an applicant opts in to share certain details under specific circumstances. Please contact EAF for all questions related to the Fund utilizing the email address or phone number listed at the top of this page.

Make a donation.

Donations to the Fund can be made as one-time gifts or recurring periodic contributions. Various donation methods are outlined and available below.

All donations to the Fund at Emergency Assistance Foundation are tax deductible in the U.S. Emergency Assistance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity with Tax ID 45-1813056.

Ways to Give

Credit & Debit Cards

To make a donation using your credit card, debit card or other available options, click the appropriate button below.

Payroll deduction

To set up or change a payroll deduction donation, click the Payroll Deduction button below. Deductions may take up to two pay periods to take effect (or to be stopped/changed).

Text to Give

To make a donation via Text-to-Give, simply text the unique keyword “HIGFUND” to 71777.

CHECK, Electronic TRANSFER/WIRE OR SECURITIES

To donate via check, electronic transfer/wire, or securities, please review the detailed instructions in our Donation Methods Guide.

Apply for a grant.

If you have been impacted by an unforeseen disaster or personal hardship, you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance. Please read the Application FAQs to determine if you and your event qualify.

Additional resources.

Emergency Assistance Foundation is here to help during difficult times. Please click the “Community Resources” button for links to local resources, disaster preparedness education, financial learning tools, and more.

Need help with your application?

Email: TheHartford@emergencyassistancefdn.org
Phone: (855) 594-0704