The Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund provides support and temporary financial assistance to current or former employees of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival who are in need.
Financial assistance is available for rent, medical care and other basic living expenses. Grants are made case-by-case, based on need.
The Entertainment Community Fund is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of privacy and confidentiality. We will not release any information to a union or employer without discussing it with first and obtaining a written consent.
Am I eligible?
- An applicant must experience a verifiable financial hardship due to natural disaster or unforeseen personal crisis
- Documentation of current or former employee status working with Oregon Shakespeare Festival during the past seven seasons, full-time or contract. Verification of employment and history status must be included in application. Request letter by emailing HumanResources@osfashland.org. Please include your name, email, address and phone number
- Current checking and savings statement, including name, address, transactions and balance totals
- Most recent federal income tax return—first two pages only (1040 form)
- Lease, mortgage/maintenance and bills for which you are seeking assistance, with your name and address
- If applicable, documentation of your illness, injury or disability
- If applicable, documents that confirm FEMA certification for disaster related events or other applicable materials
Get in touch:
323.330.2455*
western@entertainmentcommunity.org
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