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SUPPORTING YOUR JOURNEY

Associate
Hardship Program

Life can take unexpected turns – personal crisis causing financial hardships can create overwhelming stress. The Associate Hardship Program is designed to provide meaningful support during life’s most challenging moments, offering relief and reassurance when you need it most.

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Hardship
Program Overview

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The RK Associate Hardship program is administered by Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For confidentiality, all applications are reviewed by a third party relationship manager.

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Purpose

The purpose of this charitable program is to support Rural King associates facing economic hardships due to qualifying incidents. It provides assistance for those unable to afford basic living needs such as housing and utilities due to qualified natural disasters, serious illnesses or injuries, life-threatening circumstances, loss of a loved one, or other catastrophic events beyond their control.

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Eligibility

All RK Administrative Services, LLC associates currently employed part-time or full-time for at least 60 days prior to applying are eligible to seek assistance. To qualify, they must have experienced a defined qualifying incident (see below for details) within 60 days of the application date. Assistance can only be approved once within a twelve-month period.

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Grants

Grant amounts are based on the incident and expenses, helping associates through crises, not resolving all financial issues. Payments go directly to vendors for essential needs like housing and utilities, not to associates. Grants cannot cover non-essential expenses, legal fees, pre-existing debts, or credit card balances.

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QUALIFYING INCIDENTS

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CONTACT US

ADDRESS: 4216 DEWITT AVE, MATTOON, IL 61938

TEL: 217-235-7102  |  RKCARES@RURALKING.COM

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