A Message from Chairman Marc Grossman
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Long distance caring for elderly parents
Several active duty Foreign Service employees have contacted the Foundation from various overseas posts because they're concerned about their elderly parents who reside in the United States.
The Foundation's Resource Center provided explanations of the types of services available in the parents' locations and the way to access them. In addition, the employees were referred to the Crisis Management Officer at the Family Liaison Office who could tell them about Emergency Visitation Travel and other programs designed to help those dealing with eldercare issues at long distance.

Help for a distraught widow
The widow of a retired Foreign Service employee was referred to us after her husband died unexpectedly. Upon notification of the retiree's death, Treasury withdrew the most recent pension annuity deposit from the couple's bank account. Paying for her husband's funeral and burial had depleted her savings, and she was overwhelmed with grief, anxiety, and worry about her future.
The Foundation quickly stepped in and provided a grant to help with her monthly expenses. We continued to ensure that she had money for food and other basic necessities until her financial situation stabilized and she received her survivor benefits.

Uncovered medical expenses
A Foreign Service employee who had to retire after being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, contacted the Foundation requesting assistance to pay for prescription drugs. She lived alone in a HUD-subsidized apartment, but her income was slightly above the state eligibility guideline for medical assistance.
The Foundation started a recurring monthly grant to help pay for basic living and uncovered medical expenses.
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