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Thank you for your interest! Our project is over, but you can still support the staff emergency fund by going to giving.utexas.edu and choosing Financial and Administrative Services as the designation, then Staff Emergency Fund from the drop down!
Thank you for your continued support.
No one is immune to financial hardship — and unexpected challenges can happen at any time. That’s why The University of Texas at Austin created the Staff Emergency Fund.
And this month, we’re asking for you to be one of 200 UT employees to give to help to keep it going strong.
The Staff Emergency Fund provides financial help for staff who experience temporary hardship related to an emergency situation, such as …
This service is funded primarily through the generosity of the UT staff community, and can make a world of difference for staff members like …
Martin Rodriguez
Technical Staff Assistant
Last December, Martin’s family woke up to find their upstairs bathroom completely flooded. A pipe had burst, and there was significant damage both upstairs and downstairs.
So they had to move to a hotel, where they lived for nearly two months while their house was being repaired. And it was during that time that they received invaluable help from the UT Staff Emergency Fund. Martin shares …
“One thing that surprised me was how quick and easy applying and receiving help actually was. Within about two and a half weeks of applying, I had a check in my hand to put toward the mounting costs of repairs and relocation for my family.”
Justin Carter
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Not long ago, Justin had a medical emergency that left him with a pile of bills. On top of that, his aunt fell ill, and his family didn’t know if she was going to make it. Justin had a choice to make: either go into more debt, or not travel to visit his aunt in her final days.
But thanks to fellow staff members, Justin got help through the Staff Emergency Fund, which enabled him to travel to visit his aunt before she passed away — and he’s so grateful. As Justin shares …
“It’s an amazing feeling to know that UT cares, and that I wasn’t alone in my financial struggles because my UT staff family was there for me. It made a world-changing difference in my life.”
Your contribution by May 31 will help provide much-needed support for staff members like Martin and Justin — so thank you for giving generously to make a world of difference for our UT family!
The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883 and for over 137 years, staff members like you have been building its legacy. Your gift will help them in their time of greatest need.
Our campus spans 40 acres of Austin. Your gift will go towards grants for these hardworking staff members when they need it most.
The University of Texas at Austin was founded with $100,000 in US bonds to become the first public university in the state of Texas. Your gift of $100 will cover approximately 10% of a grant for a staff member in need.
There are 156 undergraduate degree programs at UT Austin supported by staff like you. Your gift will make a big difference to your fellow staff members in need.
There are over 24,000 staff and faculty members at UT Austin who help students transform lives for the benefit of society. Your gift will cover approximately 25% of a grant for a UT staff member experiencing an emergency.
There are 51,832 students at UT Austin who are supported by incredible staff members like you. Your gift would cover over half of an average grant for a staff member.
Your gift of $1,000 would sponsor an entire grant to help a UT staff member through their time of greatest need.
