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Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Application

Personal Information

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Legal Name *

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Last

Mailing Address *

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Email *

Phone Number *

Employment Information

Name of Business *

Business Mailing Address *

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Business Phone Number *

Manager Name *

Manager Email *

Your Hire Date *

Your Job Title *

How many years have you worked in the industry? *

Impact Information

Please state in detail how a grant would help you: *

Are you receiving any other assistance? *

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If yes, how much and from which organization? *

Financial Document Upload

Death in the Family: Obituary, Death Certificate, Funeral Expenses *

Max file size: 20MB

Illness or Injury: Doctor's Note or Medical Bill *

Max file size: 20MB

Housing Disaster: Photo and/or Insurance Claim *

Max file size: 20MB

Natural Disaster: Photo and/or Insurance Claim *

Max file size: 20MB

All check boxes must be completed in order for your application to be considered.

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I certify that the information contained in the application is true, correct, and complete. By signing this document, I authorize the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation to request additional information as deemed necessary in the process of reviewing my request. I understand that the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation may request sensitive information such as private medical documentation, and I acknowledge that providing additional information, even if sensitive or otherwise private, is a condition of having my application reviewed. I authorize the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation to review any additional information I provide, and I understand that any information I share may be provided to my employer to verify my application. I understand that any funds awarded in the amount of $600 or more are taxable by law and I will receive a 1099 for funds received.

By typing my name in the signature line below, I am signing the document electronically. I agree and understand that my electronic signature has the same meaning, validity, and effect as my handwritten signature.*

Signature: *

You must enter today's date. Back dating the application will create an error message.

Today's Date: *

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Who can apply for the Fund?

A hospitality worker who has a primary source of income rooted in hospitality
Applicants living in Michigan.
Applicants employed by a Michigan Hospitality Foundation member for 90 days at the time of application. The application will require contact information for the business, including business phone and email of General Manager or owner. Proof of employment will be required on every application.
Employees who are facing or have faced an extraordinary challenge within three months of the application date.

Types of challenges we help with include serious illness of an employee or illness of the employee’s family member, death of an immediate family member, unforeseen car repairs that are prohibiting them from working, housing crises, domestic abuse or an injury that prevents them from working. We are unable to pay for lost hours or unemployment due to COVID-19.

When will funds be available?
Applications are open and evaluated as received. Funds will be approved and distributed as quickly as possible. There is an award ceiling of $1,500 and applicants should apply for the actual amount needed.

Why was The Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund created?
The Relief Fund was created in April of 2020, as a direct result of COVID-19 and the devastating impact it had on hospitality workers in Michigan. Throughout the state of Michigan shutdowns, more than $3.1 million were raised and distributed to those without gainful employment.

The Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund has been expanded to provide support to industry employees who are facing crises and hardships. Providing for those who serve in their time of need is the very essence of hospitality.

Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Application

Personal Information

Employment Information

Impact Information

Financial Document Upload

All check boxes must be completed in order for your application to be considered.

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