Welcome to The T3 Foundation Corp.

Providing Emergency Financial Assistance to Hospitality Professionals

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Who We Help

The T3 Foundation supports eligible hospitality professionals experiencing emergency financial hardships caused by medical emergencies, unexpected loss of income, accidents, family crises, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events.

Every application is reviewed individually, taking into consideration the applicant's circumstances, supporting documentation, and available Foundation resources.

Why We Care

The hospitality industry is built on people who dedicate their lives to serving others. They celebrate our milestones, comfort us during difficult times, and create experiences that bring families, friends, and communities together. When unexpected hardships arise, hospitality professionals deserve a community that stands beside them.

At The T3 Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting hospitality professionals through life's unexpected challenges by providing emergency assistance, compassion, and a caring community to help them move forward.

Make A Difference

Together, we can help hospitality professionals overcome challenges and move forward with hope.

You can help strengthen the hospitality communities we serve by:

Making a donation
Sponsoring a fundraiser
Volunteering
Sharing our mission with others

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Mission Statement

The T3 Foundation is committed to supporting individuals in the hospitality industry experiencing an unexpected emergency hardship, thereby strengthening the communities we serve through compassion, relief, and hope.

Emergency Assistance for Hospitality Employees

Emergency Assistance Eligibility

The T3 Foundation Corp. is committed to supporting individuals employed in the hospitality industry who are experiencing an emergency financial hardship due to an unexpected circumstance.

We understand that unexpected events can create significant financial challenges. Through our emergency assistance program, the Foundation provides limited financial support to eligible hospitality employees who are facing a temporary crisis and need assistance during a difficult time.

Who May Apply

To be eligible for assistance, applicants must:

Be employed in the hospitality industry (or have recently experienced a hospitality-related loss of employment in the last 30 days, due to an unexpected circumstance);
Work within one of the communities currently served by The T3 Foundation:
New Smyrna Beach, The Shores (Daytona Beach Shores), Ormond Beach, or Jacksonville Beach, Florida;
Be experiencing an emergency financial hardship;
Complete the Foundation's application process (including phone interview) and provide required supporting documentation;
Have not received emergency financial assistance from The T3 Foundation within the previous twelve (12) months;

Examples of Emergency Hardships

Emergency assistance may be considered for situations such as:

Unexpected medical expenses or serious illness;
Injury or accident resulting in loss of income;
Loss of income due to unforeseen circumstances;
Natural disasters;
Fire, flood, or unexpected property damage;
Other emergency situations, creating an immediate financial need.

Types of Assistance

Assistance may be considered for essential needs related to an approved emergency hardship. Requests are reviewed individually, and assistance is based on:

The circumstances of the hardship;
Available Foundation funds;
Completion of the application requirements; and
Approval by The T3 Foundation Board of Directors.

Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance or a specific award amount.

Important Information

Due to limited funding, The T3 Foundation is currently focused on supporting eligible hospitality employees working within our designated service area. The Foundation reserves the right to determine eligibility and award amounts based on available resources and the applicant's documented need.

All applications and personal information submitted are kept confidential and used only for the purpose of reviewing assistance requests.

By submitting an application, the applicant authorizes The T3 Foundation to verify information provided in the application. Verification may include contacting employers, landlords, service providers, or other references, with the applicant's authorization, to confirm employment, financial hardship, or other information relevant to the request for assistance.

Our Mission