Helping Our Own Program
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Life-altering circumstances can affect anyone at any time-a family can be devastated
by a severe accident, illness or loss of the breadwinner. A family's tragedy can
become unmanageable or simply unbearable if the family has nowhere to turn.
Originally founded to fund technical, educational and safety-related studies to
advance the roofing industry, The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress recently
has expanded its funding initiatives to
help our own, which includes reaching
out to the roofing community and its members and helping fund efforts dedicated
to good works and charitable giving. The funding mission expansion will serve to
balance the programs supported by the Alliance to enable us to affect more lives
in the roofing industry.
Through a nomination process, the Alliance can recognize and identify the challenges
associated with these life-changing events and help create sustainable solutions
for individuals or families in need.
Although the Alliance may not be able to solve all the problems rendered during
a time of crisis, collectively, we can make a real difference in the lives of families
who may fall victim to tragedy through our Helping Our Own Program.
Funding Limits
No limit has been set for individual applicant funding. The Alliance understands
life-altering events may require substantial assistance, and, to better serve its
mission, the Alliance's Balanced Program Committee desires to grant several disbursements
each year when possible. ($100,000 was allocated for funding at the April, 2007
Alliance meeting.)
Types of Projects Anticipated
The Alliance will avoid giving cash disbursements when possible. Examples of the
types of assistance the Alliance anticipates providing include:
- Bill Payment Assistance—mortgage payment assistance, medical bills for uninsured
nominees, utility bills, other accumulated debts the applicant is having trouble
paying
- Renovations or Reconstruction—disaster relief, disability accommodation, roof
system installation
- Supply of Materials and Payment of Labor
- Supply of Equipment—medical, household
- Supply of Services—in-home medical, therapeutic
Distribution of Funds
Nominees selected for funding will be contacted directly. If this is not feasible
or possible, nominators should designate an alternative contact person. Nominators
will be advised of the distribution of the funds made to those they nominated. As
a condition of accepting funding, nominees must agree to a level of public relations
activities that is appropriate to the situation. Nominees also must give consent
to a verification process that may include but not be limited to background and
credit checks.