employee crisis

IMMEDIATE NEEDS

Currently, hundreds of our Sanford Health colleagues have been impacted by recent storms in North Dakota and northern Minnesota, with many experiencing extraordinary and heartbreaking damage to their homes and properties. 100% of your gift to the Employee Crisis Assistance Program will make a difference by providing emergency financial assistance to colleagues who, because of storm damage, are now struggling to make ends meet.

 

Employees who are in immediate need for food and basic needs can apply through the Employee Crisis Assistance Program application for immediate assistance through July 11, 2025.

 

  • $500 gift card may be awarded for necessities due to the storms (i.e. food)
  • $1,000 gift card may be awarded if employee is displaced from their home to assist with housing and basic necessities
  • One gift card per household

 

Give for Each Other

As a Sanford Family, we lift each other up in times of need. The Employee Crisis Assistance Program supports Sanford and Good Samaritan Society employees facing personal financial hardship due to extraordinary and unexpected circumstances. 100% of your gift will provide financial assistance to colleagues who, at no fault of their own, are struggling to meet basic needs, like food and shelter. See how your gifts have made a difference.

3,865

DONORS

2,703

EMPLOYEES HELPED

$2.68 M

FUNDS USED

Three Ways to Give

Give for your fellow coworkers, and you’ll create good for those you work beside every day.

Payroll

Your generosity of giving through a payroll donation helps play a part in 2,500 employees who have received assistance so far.

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PTO Donation

Hours will be converted into dollars to support Sanford and Good Samaritan Society family members facing personal financial hardship.

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Credit Card

Your generosity of giving helps play a part in 2,500 employees who have received assistance so far.

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What Employees are Saying

We’re so grateful for our talented staff and all they do to support each other and the communities they serve. Here are a few of the things they’re saying about Employee Crisis:

I am extremely fortunate to work in a place that helps when times are difficult.
Jennifer Subart
Sanford Health Employee
I will never forget the compassion from you and the team. I feel so blessed to call Sanford and Good Samaritan, Luther Manor my home away from home. I know the team does care about their employees. I see that every day. You are not alone when you work for Sanford.
Melisa Boivin
I’m really humbled and grateful to have received support when I needed it, and I just want to pay that forward now that I’m back on my feet.
Leigh Merritt
Donor and Sanford Health Plan employee

Apply for Employee Assistance

Need a helping hand? Any Sanford Health or Good Samaritan Society employee can apply for assistance through the Employee Crisis Assistance Program.

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Stories of Impact

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