{"id":59136,"date":"2020-11-16T08:22:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T14:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trta.org\/?p=59136"},"modified":"2020-11-16T08:22:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T14:22:40","slug":"trtf-assists-retirees-through-a-helping-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trta.org\/es\/trtf-assists-retirees-through-a-helping-hand\/","title":{"rendered":"TRTF Assists Retirees Through \u201cA Helping Hand\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thank you members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation Month: a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Donate to TRTF today<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Today, we focus on two of TRTF\u2019s most vital programs: \u201cA Helping Hand\u201d for Texas public school education retirees and TRS members experiencing critical emergencies, and the Disaster Relief Program for educators facing urgent needs as a result of a widespread disaster. With your support, TRTF continues to expand its programs to help more educators of the past, present, and future!<\/p>\n

2020 has been a unique year, with new challenges and innovative responses to difficult circumstances. TRTF\u2019s journey this year has been no different: we are trying new ways to meet the needs of the education community, including the launch of our newest endeavor, the TRTF Tutor Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While the Tutor Program will be beneficial to thousands of our Texas students and retired teacher tutors, not all retirees are able to participate in this service or will still need help to afford urgent necessities.<\/p>\n

In the face of uncertainty, many retired educators still need help with utilities, groceries, medical bills, and prescriptions. As each person experiences the COVID-19 outbreak on a different scale, TRTF hears from retirees who need assistance with hospital bills. Some retirees who used to supplement their income through substitute teaching are simply not able to work right now.<\/p>\n

Please consider making a special gift today to help retirees throughout the COVID-19 crisis by donating here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We are working diligently to keep accepting applications for assistance. The staff is currently processing four applications for \u201cA Helping Hand,\u201d including those for retirees who have hospital bills due to COVID-19. Most \u201cA Helping Hand\u201d applicants need $1,000 or more in assistance just to get back on their feet.<\/p>\n

In 2020, TRTF has helped 10 retirees with medical bills, five with utility bills, two with dental work, two with home repairs caused by flooding, as well as three retirees who needed either car repairs, plumbing repairs, or to replace broken appliances.<\/p>\n

As a non-profit, TRTF depends on donation revenue to keep our programs functioning. We cannot continue this important work without your support. Your investment will make a difference. Even $5 goes a long way. Thank you for being a friend to the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation.<\/p>\n

TRTF is currently accepting applications for assistance. We are asking all applicants to submit their requests and paperwork electronically. Please send all requests to help@trtf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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