The Family Fund
Created for associates. Funded by associates. Here when it matters most.
When You Need Us, We're Here
The Family Fund was created to allow associates to help fellow associates in times of need. The Fund provides financial assistance to Blank Family of Businesses associates who have experienced a recent emergency or event resulting in financial hardship.
Established in 2023, the Family Fund follows two of our Core Values: Put People First and Give Back to Others. The Fund gives associates an opportunity to financially support fellow associates impacted by emergency situations or catastrophic events and help them and their immediate families get back on their feet. The Fund is sustained entirely by associate giving, and all full-time and part-time associates are eligible to contribute through bi-weekly payroll deduction.
Testimonial: Jeff Kuenzle
PGA TOUR Superstore Market Manager
"We are beyond grateful to The Family Fund for their support — their assistance made a real difference in our family’s life during a time when we needed it most."
The Family Fund was there for our family during an incredibly
challenging time. As any parent knows, raising a child comes
with significant expenses — and with twins, those costs can
quickly multiply. When our twins, Cooper and Rory, were just
six months old, we were informed that both would need cranial
helmets to correct issues that had developed during pregnancy.
This condition is quite common and understandable — after all,
there's only so much room in the womb.
We were shocked to learn during our visit to Cranial
Technologies that our insurance would not cover the cost of
the helmets. Each helmet came with a $5,000 out-of-pocket
price tag. As parents of three children under the age of three,
we were overwhelmed and unsure how we would manage this
unexpected expense.
That's when The Family Fund came to our rescue. Their generous
grant covered 75% of the total cost, lifting an enormous burden
off our shoulders. The application process was straightforward,
communication was clear and supportive, and from our initial
outreach to receiving the funds took less than two weeks.
PS - When we found out that Cooper needed a 2nd helmet,
the Family Fund was there again to save the day!
Stories From Our People
The Family Fund has made a real difference for associates and families across the Blank Family of Businesses.
Receive Assistance
To qualify for a grant, associates must be regular full-time, part-time, seasonal, or event day team members who have been employed for at least 90 days and are in good standing with the organization. Associates do not need to contribute to the Family Fund to be eligible for a grant.
Covered events include, but are not limited to, disasters such as wildfires, floods, tornadoes, or hurricanes; illness or injury to an associate or household dependent; the death of an associate; high medical costs preventing someone from receiving necessary care; and crime such as robbery, burglary, or identity theft.
Events that do not qualify include, but are not limited to, divorce or separation costs, child support, involuntary unemployment, costs resulting from poor financial management, and non-essential expenses, including home improvement, childcare, cosmetic procedures, dental work, or Lasik.
Examples of costs that could be covered due to a qualifying event include rent, mortgage, or a security deposit; basic utilities such as gas, water, and electricity; medical bills, major home repairs needed to ensure safe living conditions; car loans, car insurance, or car repairs; and emergency travel and funeral expenses.
Check Eligibility
To determine if you are eligible to receive a grant, check if you meet the eligibility criteria with The Family Fund eligibility test.
Apply for Assistance
To apply for a grant from The Family Fund, please fill out the digital application below.
Contribute to the Family Fund
All full-time and part-time associates can contribute to the Family Fund.
All contributions to the Fund are made via payroll deduction. Associates can sign up for payroll deduction anytime throughout the year or sign up through Open Enrollment in the fall.
Questions?
All questions regarding the Family Fund should be directed to familyfund@ambfo.com