If YOU were in charge

[imsohappythatiama]

Originally posted by DreamAwhile:
Hi Kristen-
I have called a few people and I called the woman in charge of the Emergency Grants, I think her name was Colleen, it was listed in the yellow pages and she said the situation would definitely be valid, but that the sister couldn't use the money to go towards dues. The money would have to go to books or something. I thought the Emergency Grant would totally work, but I guess that isn't an option.

Katie:

Here are a few questions:

(1) If she could get the emergency grant for her situation, why can't she use the money KKG will give her to pay for books, tuition, etc., and then use the money she had budgeted to pay for books, tuition, etc. to pay for her dues?

(2) When Kappa pays out the money for the emergency grant, do they pay it to the girl, or to some third-party? If they pay it directly to her, why can't she just decide where to allocate the funds?

(3) Does Colleen (at HQ) have any other suggestions?

(4) Have you tried calling the President of the BIAA? I bet they have some kind of fund for this situation.




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[LLP-KKG]

Hi Katie and Kristen,

My name is Laurel Palmer and I am the Director of Annual Giving for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. I ran across this thread and thought I might be able to help out with some of the questions regarding Emergency Grants.

Due to our IRS guidelines, the Foundation is not allowed to provide aid that would directly be returned to our organization. Which is why we state Rose McGill and scholarship monies must be used for expenses which are not Kappa specific.

It is our hope that grants from the Foundation alleviate other financial burdens and make it possible for members to remain in school and their chapters in order to get the most out of their collegiate experience. Once a member is selected as a grant recipient, the check is sent directly to her so that she may use it at her discretion.

I hope some of this information is helpful. Feel to free to contact our office at any time for more information. You may reach me or Colleen (Director of Development) at 866-kkg-1870.

Loyally,
Laurel

[LLP-KKG]

Hi Katie and Kristen,

My name is Laurel Palmer and I am the Director of Annual Giving for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. I ran across this thread and thought I might be able to help out with some of the questions regarding Emergency Grants.

Due to our IRS guidelines, the Foundation is not allowed to provide aid that would directly be returned to our organization. Which is why we state Rose McGill and scholarship monies must be used for expenses which are not Kappa specific.

It is our hope that grants from the Foundation alleviate other financial burdens and make it possible for members to remain in school and their chapters in order to get the most out of their collegiate experience. Once a member is selected as a grant recipient, the check is sent directly to her so that she may use it at her discretion.

I hope some of this information is helpful. Feel to free to contact our office at any time for more information. You may reach me or Colleen (Director of Development) at 866-kkg-1870.

Loyally,
Laurel