The AT&T Employee Relief Fund (ERF) is a public charity created to help AT&T employees and their families who are experiencing significant financial hardship due to an event beyond their control. Made possible by donations from fellow employees and matching grants from the AT&T Foundation, the ERF provides financial grants to help cover essential needs like food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities.
Who Can Apply?
The fund is designed to assist a wide range of employees who have been affected by a qualifying event. You are eligible to apply if:
- You are an active domestic or international AT&T employee (or an employee of an AT&T Affiliate) at the time of the event and grant payment.
- The qualifying event occurred within the last six months.
Qualifying events fall into two main categories:
- Disaster Events: Includes natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires) and incidents causing significant damage to your primary residence (such as a fire or a major pipe burst).
- Personal Hardship Events: Includes extended illness or injury, the unexpected death of a dependent, or domestic violence.
The fund is meant to help with basic necessities and, in the case of home damage, can assist with the cost of repairs.
Where to Apply
The application portal for the AT&T Employee Relief Fund can be found at employeerelief.att.com.
Common Questions About the Fund
- Can my supervisor apply for me? Yes, someone else can apply on your behalf, but you must approve the application before it is submitted.
- If my spouse and I both work for AT&T, can we both apply? No, only one employee per household may apply for assistance.
- What if my home is a vacation home? The fund only provides assistance for damages to a primary residence.
- Do power outages qualify for assistance? A power outage can qualify, but only during major disaster events that cause an outage of four or more days.
- Can I apply more than once for the same event? Generally, no. However, if you applied for evacuation expenses and need to apply again for home repairs after assessing the damage, a second application may be allowed. This does not guarantee funding.
