Mission
THE EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUND'S (THE "FUND") CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND. THIS PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED BY COLLECTING FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC AND DISBURSING THEM TO NEEDY EMPLOYEES, FORMER EMPLOYEES, OR MEMBERS OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES OF AT&T WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY HARDSHIP DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED EVENT BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. SUCH AN EVENT INCLUDES DISASTERS, EXTENDED ILLNESS/INJURY, DEATH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER UNEXPECTED EMERGENCIES. THIS ASSISTANCE IS INTENDED TO HELP THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL MEET SHORT-TERM NEEDS INCLUDING AMOUNTS TO HELP PAY FOR ESSENTIAL EXPENSES, SUCH AS HOUSING, UTILITIES, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES. THE FUND MAY ALSO PROVIDE LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS FOR NATURAL DISASTER, FIRE OR FLOOD THAT TOTALLY DESTROYS AN EMPLOYEES RESIDENCE.