Assisting Those Who Serve: HELP

The PRS Hardship, Emergency, and Life Program (HELP) Fund assists PRS employees during times of hardship, emergencies or unexpected life events. This fund provides financial grants to PRS employees, ensuring they can maintain stability as they continue to provide support to residents.  

Employees whose continued employment could be impaired by their inability to pay for shelter, transportation, utilities, costs related to illness, or other expenses (e.g., childcare, clothing or food), may apply for emergency assistance. As much as $500 can be given in a 6-month period. 

The ongoing success of this vital safety net is made possible by the generous support of donors willing to contribute to HELP. With your gifts, you help make sure PRS employees can continue to do the good work to which they’re dedicated.

Donations to the HELP Fund can be made by selecting a suggested giving level or by customizing the amount of the gift. 

For donations exceeding $5,000, please call 541-646-3438 or email prsfoundation@retirement.org for individualized invoicing.