Grants to Assist Elder UU Lay People
The Midwest Unitarian Universalist Conference offers a grant to assist elder (age 65 and older) Unitarian Universalist lay people. The Laughlin Fund grant can be used to help with the following:
- Hearing aids
- Rent assistance
- Medical expenses
- Food subsidy
- Funeral expenses
- Utility subsidy
- Personal care assistance
This grant can be used to reimburse expenses recently incurred or to fund pending expenditures. The grant, however, is limited to discrete, one-time requests, and not ongoing support. Any grant will be made based upon need. Applicants can expect a decision on their application within 4 to 6 weeks, after receipt.
To apply, send an email with the following information to the
LaughlinFund@gmail.com or mail to The Laughlin Fund, c/o MidAmerica Region, 2355 Fairview Ave N., #312, Roseville, MN 55113
- Applicant's Name
- Name of person submitting application if not the applicant
- Address, telephone number, and email address
- Date of Birth
- An explanation of the use of the grant
- The amount being requested
- A quote or a bill to support that amount
- An explanation of when the money is needed and any other sources of funds being requested to help
- Any other relevant information that will support the application
The typical size of a grant is about $500. For more information, visit http://www.midwestuuconf.org/iva-laughlin-fund.html