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At Bi-State Development, we value each and every one of our Team Members and understand that unexpected challenges can arise. The BSD Helping Hand Fund means to offer a helping hand during times of financial hardship. WHAT IS THE BSD HELPING HAND FUND The BSD Helping Hand Fund helps employees or eligible dependents who are experiencing economic hardship and are unable to afford housing, utilities, and other basic living needs because of a natural disaster; life-threatening illness or injury; death or other catastrophic or extreme circumstances beyond the employee’s control. BSD HELPING HAND FUND ELIGIBILITY All Bi-State Development employees who are regularly scheduled active full time (for minimum of 6 months) or part time (for minimum of 6 months) are eligible to apply for the BSD Helping Hand Fund. If the employee has passed away, then a spouse or eligible dependent may apply. An employee can only be approved for assistance once within a 12 month period. BSD HELPING HAND FUND APPLICATION Team Members can apply online through https://uwgsl.tfaforms.net/4603064 or reach out to Lindsay Loftus, Manager of Wellness, at lkloftus@bistatedev.org or x1391 for confidential guidance and support. HOW TO DONATE TO THE BSD HELPING HAND FUND Donations to the fund can be made year-round! Options to donate include: payroll deductions, credit/debit card, or with PayPal. MORE INFORMATION If you have any questions about the Helping Hand Fund or need assistance navigating available resources, our Wellness Team is here to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Lindsay Loftus, Manager of Wellness, at lkloftus@bistatedev.org or 314-681-4122 for confidential guidance and support.

The Water Fund consists of nonprofits working on solutions for the water crisis that go beyond drilling a well. They provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions through methods designed for sustainability.

The Environment Fund is designed to bring capital to areas that matter most, from protecting our forests and wildlife, to educating the public and policymakers on critical issues affecting our world.

The Education Fund is a collection of innovative nonprofits working in United States and around the world to help improve the quality and accessibility of education. The national nonprofits in our fund address literacy, school readiness, school reform, curricular content development and helping turn around low-performing school. The international organizations focus on building schools and training teachers and developing programs for vocational skills.

Nonprofits in this fund are working to ensure everyone has access not only to basic needs like food and shelter, but also to opportunities for self-sufficiency and prosperity.