The Emergency Hardship Program started in 2007 with a grant from the U-M Credit Union and contributions from staff. The program continues today in great part due to small, monthly donations from individuals - faculty and staff who care. 

"If I can help, I will. If I were in that circumstance, I would hope that someone would step up to help me. That’s why I give," Dr. Joseph Myers, University Health Service.

Deduct a Dollar, Save the Day

The idea is simple. If each of us who is able to afford it, designated a payroll deduction of even a single dollar each pay period, we could care for our colleagues in their time of need. If you can afford a little more, it will be appreciated. And all funds collected go to grants for faculty and staff in need. 

Are you able to lend a hand?

The end of the year is a great time for giving if your budget allows it. And a gift to the Emergency Hardship Program does more than just help your colleagues, it can be a boost for you too! 

• Boost your mood - U.S. National Institutes of Health research has found that donating increases endorphins, which ignite the pleasure centers in your brain. In short, you get a “helper’s high” from helping others.
• Get a tax break - Donations made before Dec. 31, 2022, are applied to your 2022 tax return. The more donations you give, the less taxable income you’ll have.

Please Give Now

Learn more about the ways you can donate to the Emergency Hardship Program. You can also help raise awareness by printing and posting this PDF flier.