{"id":66086,"date":"2023-11-14T10:13:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trta.org\/?p=66086"},"modified":"2023-11-14T10:13:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:13:15","slug":"trtf-helps-retirees-who-need-a-helping-hand-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trta.org\/es\/trtf-helps-retirees-who-need-a-helping-hand-3\/","title":{"rendered":"TRTF Helps Retirees Who Need \u201dA 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). Today, we focus on two of TRTF\u2019s most vital emergency need programs, \u201cA Helping Hand\u201d and Disaster Relief.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Helping Hand\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n

“A Helping Hand,” launched in 2010, provides public education retirees with charitable assistance for a one-time special need or other short-term hardship. Recipients include anyone who is receiving an annuity from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). Applicants do not need to be a member of TRTA to apply.<\/p>\n

Since its inception, TRTF has awarded more than $250,000 in aid. This year, grants from TRTF\u2019s \u201cA Helping Hand\u201d program have assisted retirees with medical and dental bills, energy bills, apartment rent, car repair, dentures, and foundation repair.<\/p>\n

Disaster Relief<\/strong><\/h1>\n

TRTF\u2019s Disaster Relief program assists public education employees and retirees who require emergency financial assistance for a short-term hardship due to a disaster. Grant seekers are not required to be a member of TRTA but must be eligible to receive benefits from TRS. This year, TRTF has awarded Disaster Relief grants for home repair due to wildfire, roof repair due to hail, and property clean-up due to a tornado.<\/p>\n

Do You, or Does Someone You Know, Need Help? <\/strong><\/h1>\n

If you are a member of TRTA and you (or someone you know) need(s) assistance, please contact TRTF at 1.800.880.1650 or email help@trtf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TRTA Local Chapters Raise Awareness<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Several local chapters have dedicated time during their fall meetings to discuss the good deeds of TRTF and raise funds for Foundation Month in creative ways such as silent auctions, bake sales, and virtual walks. RSPA de West Grayson<\/a> played TRTF Bingo with prizes donated by members and members donating one dollar per card to play Bingo. This raised $305. In addition, the chapter donated $3 per member.<\/p>\n