About
The PCNA Cares Share Fund program provides grants to U.S. based PCNA employees experiencing severe financial hardship because of an emergency qualifying event and, as a result, do not have the ability to meet basic monthly living expenses.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be active, benefits eligible employees of Leedsworld, Bullet Line, JournalBooks or ETS Express with a minimum of 20 scheduled work hours per week. Assistance can only be provided toward expenses that are a result of a qualifying event, occurring on or after the applicant’s hire date. Applications must be submitted within 12 months of the event’s occurrence for assistance.
Grant Amounts
Grant amounts are determined on an individual basis, based upon the nature of the qualifying event and related expense. Each grant is limited to $1000.00. Qualified employee's are eligible for a total of $1000.00 per year through a single or multiple approved grants. Grants are provided as a gift and do not need to be repaid.
Qualifying Events & Expense Eligibility
Illness or injury
To assist eligible employees or immediate family member (spouse/domestic partner or dependents only) who have encountered financial hardships for reasons beyond their control (illness, injury) with household expenses or travel expenses to medical appointments.
Death
Available to assist those who have incurred the loss of an eligible employee or immediate family member (spouse/domestic partner or dependents only) if the employee is financially responsible for funeral arrangements. An employee’s spouse/domestic partner may apply for assistance in the event of an employee’s death.
Natural Disasters
Eligible employee’s primary residence is severely damaged, destroyed or rendered unlivable by a localized natural disaster (hurricane, fire, flood, tornado, mudslide, ice/wind/snowstorm, etc.).
Military Deployment
Eligible employee’s, immediate family member or spouse/domestic partner who has encountered financial hardship after deployment.
Other
Qualifying events are not necessarily limited to those listed above, and PCNA Cares Share Fund is willing to evaluate applications based on other unexpected events that result in severe financial hardship for an eligible employee.
Past due rent or mortgage
Past due basic utilities (electricity, gas, water)
Travel expenses to attend doctor or care appointments
Food
Clothing
Childcare
Psychological counseling
Uninsured needed to repairs to primary residence
Essential funeral expenses
These expenses do not qualify for assistance:
Lost compensation due to reduced hours or missed time from work
Legal fees and garnishments
Insurance premiums or items covered by insurance policies
Routine automobile/home repair or those due to deferred maintenance
Tuition
Medical expenses
How to Apply
To ensure prompt processing of a PCNA Cares Share Fund grant application, please compile the appropriate documents before submitting the application. The application is not complete until all relevant supporting documentation has been received.
All applications must include (1) copies of bills for which you are seeking assistance and (2) proof of the qualifying event causing financial need. Other documentation may be required to complete the application. This is not a comprehensive list of documents that may be required.
Download an application or contact your Human Resources department to receive one. The application and supporting documentation should be returned to your Human Resources department, or you can email it to sharefund@pcna.com.
You will be contacted if more information is needed to move forward. Upon receipt of the application and all supporting documentation, the PCNA Cares Share Fund Board of Directors will review and make a decision regarding your request.