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AREA Serves Exchange Associates Through the Emergency Relief Fund
The AREA Emergency Relief Fund program is an essential initiative designed to support Exchange Associates and their families impacted by natural disasters. Established in 1999 in collaboration with HQ Exchange, the program was created to fill a gap in financial assistance that the Exchange could not legally provide.
When a disaster such as a wildfire, tornado, or flood strikes, HQ Exchange Human Resources can notify AREA to set up a donation fund. This prompts the Exchange workforce to contribute, and donations are welcomed from AREA members as well as external sources. AREA chapters are also encouraged to organize fundraisers and community events to bolster the fund.
Once funds are collected, AREA acts as a depository and coordinates with HQ Exchange to determine who will receive assistance, ensuring that help reaches those in need as quickly as possible.