| • | Priority in funding is given to members of the Shaklee Family, including Shaklee Sales Leader and employees of Shaklee Corporation, who have suffered major losses. |
| • | Recommendations for distributing funds are made by those individuals in the areas directly impacted. First consideration is given to individuals and grassroots organizations doing the most good for the most people. |
| • | Organizations or groups requesting assistance should show evidence of community volunteer support and should be organized specifically to directly benefit those people in the geographic area(s) most severely impacted. |
| • | Requestors of funds must have evidence of their losses and be able to document financial hardship. |
How to Apply for Funding
If you or your organization want to be considered for Shaklee Cares funding please download and submit this funding application.
Application MUST be complete to be considered for funding. Send your complete application to : Shaklee Cares, 4747 Willow Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94588-2740 or fax to 925-924-2303
individuals
| • | A brief description of the natural disaster or emergency, the total amount of funds you are requesting, and a breakdown of how the funds will be used, including an estimate of the amount to be spent for each purpose, and who will receive the funds. Written third-party estimates and receipts may be required. |
| • | A statement that your losses and expenses are not covered by insurance and that you do not have the financial resources to recover without help. |
organizations
| • | A brief description of the natural disaster or emergency, the total amount of funds you are requesting, and a breakdown of how the funds will be used, including an estimate of the amount to be spent for each purpose, and who will receive the funds. Written third-party estimates and receipts may be required. |
| • | A statement of your tax status. If you are tax-exempt, please provide a copy of both your federal and state tax-exemption letters(if any) or your Federal Tax Identification Number. |
If a preliminary evaluation meets with the Shaklee Cares criteria and priorities, a representative of the Advisory Council may contact you with additional questions or requests for more information.
Proposals and requests may be submitted at any time and are reviewed at Shaklee Cares Board of Directors meeting or at special meetings called to handle requests resulting from a current emergency.
Contributions will generally not be considered for the following:
| • | Section or religious institutions or groups that do not serve the general public on a non-denominational basis. |
| • | Large national organizations whose efforts provide temporary relief supplies and shelter but are not involved with the continued rebuilding efforts of the community. |
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