Helping Our Own
Occasionally, a crisis arises that leaves us facing a financial emergency. Helping our Own is a program that is funded by SLU employees to help other SLU employees during such difficult times. In the spirit of our Catholic and Jesuit university mission, we are committed to caring for and serving each other in times of need.
This program provides a one-time monetary gift to any full-time or part-time permanent SLU employee experiencing a financial crisis. Eligibility for assistance requires at least one year of continuous employment with the University.
How to Apply
Employees are asked to complete the following steps to begin the process:
- Complete this brief online form. Email us at HelpingOurOwn@slu.edu if you prefer to have a paper or email version sent to you.
- Email a copy of the bill for which assistance is needed to HelpingOurOwn@slu.edu. The bill should be in the employee’s name.
One of our committee members will review your request and follow up with you shortly. Committee members will recuse themselves from the review of an employee they know or work with. Current committee members are Vicki Moreland, Peggy Dotson and Judi Buncher.
If Your Request is Approved
If your request is approved, the University will pay your utilities, landlord or mortgage lender directly. In this case, we may need your mortgage lender or landlord to complete a W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID Number so our payroll department can generate a check to them. We will explain this further if it becomes necessary. It typically takes about two weeks from the date of submission for the check to be generated.
Additional Resources
- SLU’s Employee Assistance Program can help with financial difficulties as well as other types of support.
- St. Louis City – Help Resources – City of St. Louis website
- Missouri Dept of Social Services – Help with heating and cooling
- United Way – or call 211- for a wide range of support programs.
- Ameren energy assistance
- Spire bill assistance
How to Donate
You can donate one of two ways:
- Donate or pledge online with online payroll deduction or by using the SLU secure online giving form. Online gifts may be one-time gifts or recurring gifts, with payment options of credit cards, checking or savings account transfers, or payroll deduction. Remember to select Helping Our Own as the gift designation on the form.