Alpha Phi Delta Foundation: APD Cares
Brothers Helping Brothers
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APD Cares has responded to the pandemic with an outreach to help 30+ brothers affected by the COVID-19 virus. Click on the link to the right to learn more.
Now we are responding to Hurricane Ian with an outreach to help our impacted brothers. Click on the button to the left to make a donation or click the button below to apply for a grant. |
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The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation has a charitable program to benefit brothers in need - APD Cares.
Did you know that according to the FEMA government website there are approximately 100 presidentially declared disasters in our country each year. These disasters include hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, snow storms and beyond. We all remember the devastation that Hurricane Irma caused in Florida in September 2017. And Hurricane Sandy plundered the northeast coast in October 2012. Countless APD brothers have been impacted in very severe ways over the years by natural disasters such as these. In some instances you may have even come to the aid of your fellow brothers when these financial hardships occurred. When Hurricane Sandy hit New York in 2012 many of us got together on an adhoc basis to provide financial support for a brother in serious need. While this was admirable, it was a significant one-time effort and certainly did not address other brothers who were just as worthy of help. Previously the Foundation focused on three programs – scholarship, leadership and publication (Kleos). We are now adding this fourth program aimed at providing grants to alumni and undergraduate brothers in financial need due to presidentially declared disasters or emergencies. APD Cares provides us with the opportunity to impact a broad population of our brothers in a very substantial way, when they need it most – individual one time grants will range from $500 to $5,000 depending on need. Grants are intended to help offset actual losses or expenses for temporary living, property repair/replacement, medical costs or other disaster related costs not covered by personal or government insurance. Grants will be based on financial need for assistance. An application form is attached and is available on the Foundation page of our APD.org website. Those of you who donate to the foundation regularly, please consider directing some or all of your next donation to APD Cares. Those of you that have not donated regularly, please consider this very worthy brothers helping brothers cause. Don’t wait for the next disaster to hit. For additional information on this program, contact APDcares@apdfoundation.org. If you would like to apply for assistance, please print out the form below and follow the directions to submit the application. |
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APD Cares Makes First Disaster Award – Total Grants awarded surpasses $34K
The APD Foundation is pleased to announce a $4,000 grant to assist one of our brothers Tim Virgilio, Delta Iota ’92, whose home was completely flooded from Hurricane Eta in Florida last November. We are now processing applications to provide assistance to brothers impacted by Hurricane Ian in September.
This represents our first request for a disaster related grant, and we are thankful to be able to have funds available to help a brother in need.
Tim and his family experienced a major life disruption as a result of Hurricane Eta, including temporary relocation and significant renovation/repair, and not all costs were covered by insurance.
Tim himself has a philanthropic side, as he launched in late 2014, Signatures For Soldiers, which sells autographed sports cards, memorabilia and other items, donating all of the proceeds to Military Missions in Action. Click here to read an article on Tim’s charity.
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APD Cares has now issued grants totaling $34,500 in the last two years, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our brothers and their families. This has all been made possible by the over 220 brothers who have donated to APD Cares already.
Thank you to all for making this possible!
This represents our first request for a disaster related grant, and we are thankful to be able to have funds available to help a brother in need.
Tim and his family experienced a major life disruption as a result of Hurricane Eta, including temporary relocation and significant renovation/repair, and not all costs were covered by insurance.
Tim himself has a philanthropic side, as he launched in late 2014, Signatures For Soldiers, which sells autographed sports cards, memorabilia and other items, donating all of the proceeds to Military Missions in Action. Click here to read an article on Tim’s charity.
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APD Cares has now issued grants totaling $34,500 in the last two years, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our brothers and their families. This has all been made possible by the over 220 brothers who have donated to APD Cares already.
Thank you to all for making this possible!
