SBCA Foundation Announces Hardship Grant Program

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The SBCA Foundation is excited to announce the release of the SBCA Foundation Hardship Fund. This fund is available to SBCA and NFC Member employees, and their families, who are facing unexpected crises or emergencies. The fund will cover expenses like housing, utilities, medical bills, or other urgent needs during times of hardship, such as job loss, illness, natural disasters, or unexpected expenses. Any full-time employee or immediate family member of an SBCA or NFC Member company is eligible to apply, and if approved, will be given on a one-time basis with a maximum of $5,000.  

This fund aligns with the mission of the SBCA Foundation: Giving back to our community through philanthropic avenues to improve housing-related opportunities for the disadvantaged. In 2024, the Foundation budgeted $50,000 annually to this fund and is accepting applications and/or nominations now.  

“Our industry’s success is dependent on both its people and the materials we use to fabricate our products,” says Don Groom, SBCA Foundation Trustee. “Investing in the wellbeing of both is essential if our industry is to remain sustainable far into the future.”  

“The industry has given us so much, and the SBCA Foundation & Endowment is now a way to effectively give back,” says Joe Hikel, SBCA Foundation Trustee. “We are building an impactful legacy we can pass on to future generations that will help our industry continue to thrive.” 

To learn more or to apply for the SBCA Foundation Hardship Grant, to nominate someone for it, or to donate today, visit https://sbca.foundation/.