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The ECHO Team

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The ECHO Team

Employees Contributing To Help Others

The Research Foundation offers assistance for Research Medical Center, Research Brookside, and Research Psychiatric Center employees in need through the ECHO Team's Employee Assistance Fund. 

Since 1994, The Research Foundation's Employee Assistance Fund has provided support to employees in emergency financial need. The fund has been and continues to be exclusively funded by employee contributions. It pays for basic needs such as rent or mortgage payments, utility payments, and food.

Apply for Assistance

Research Medical Center, Research Brookside, and Research Psychiatric Center employees who have been employed a minimum of 90 days are eligible for $250 to $2,500 from The Research Foundation's Employee Assistance Fund. Employees can explain their need for support by completing the online application.

Find additional assistance at these organizations:

From Panic to the ECHO Team

A Research Medical Center employee began having severe stomach pains. An ultrasound revealed she had gallstones that needed to be removed immediately. Her surgery was scheduled, but she did not have enough time to earn the necessary paid time off. She began to panic.

“That’s when God sent me an angel - a coworker. She suggested I reach out to The Research Foundation and get help from the ECHO Team.”

With help from her coworker, the employee was able to fill out an assistance application and receive help with her rent and utilities. She also received a gift card for groceries.

“It affected my family. I had no income at all. No money for food or anything else. I’m so grateful for the assistance. It really blessed me and my son.”

This Research employee understands the value of helping others in times of need. She has encouraged others to join the ECHO Team, which has been helping employees since 1994, and be a source of comfort for others who might find themselves in similar situations.

“You never know when it will be you. It’s a great way to help others when they are down and need help.”

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Contact the Research Pastoral Care Department at 816-276-4210 or apply here. 

Join the ECHO Team

If you are an employee at Research Medical Center, Research Brookside, and Research Psychiatric Center, you can support the Employee Assistance Fund and our other health-centered programs and partnerships by joining the ECHO Team.

Every year, dozens of Research employees are referred to the ECHO Team for assistance. Without the generous support of their Research co-workers, these employees would be unable to provide basic needs for their families during emergency situations. Sign up to join and give back to your coworkers through simple payroll deduction. 

Donate to the ECHO Team

You can make a one-time donation to help Research Medical Center, Research Brookside, and Research Psychiatric Center employees. Health care and hospital workers need support of all kinds. Make a contribution in their honor.

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