Employee Assistance Fund
The Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) was formed by BGV employees in 2003 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to BGV employees and their immediate families. The EAF assists employees in the event of an emergency, misfortune or other unforeseen financial burden where the need for assistance exceeds all other reasonably available resources.
Since the inception of the program, the EAF has granted $712,414.54 to help 381 employees with unforeseen expenses.
To apply for assistance, please complete the application below in its , including all required supporting documentation. Applications must be completed on a BGV computer and may be done during your normal work hours. The goal of the committee is to provide a response to you within four (4) days. Applications that are incomplete or need further information may experience a delayed response time.
Please know that there is a finite amount of money in the EAF account. Our hope is to help as many BGV employees (and their families) as possible with support for their critical needs.
Should you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please call Tara Dew at 970-547-8748 or email at tdew@breckgv.com.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible to receive funding from the EAF?
The BGV EAF helps current or former BGV employees, whether part-time, full-time or casual.
Employees must complete 60 days of employment with BGV to be eligible for assistance. Employees who have completed less than 60 days of employment with BGV may submit an application, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The EAF Committee may consider whether the employee is in good standing when reviewing the application.
What types of requests does the EAF support?
The EAF can assist BGV employees in the case of an emergency, misfortune or other unforeseen financial burden where the need for assistance exceeds all other reasonably available resources.
Payments from the EAF are typically made directly to the billing entity, such as a landlord, medical billing company, mortgage company, auto shop, etc.
Most grants from the EAF are directed towards unexpected medical, housing, vehicle, or family emergencies.
What types of requests are generally not supported by the EAF?
Requests outside the scope of the EAF include:
- Most housing issues, including an ending lease, or first/last/security. The BGV Housing Assistance Program can provide zero-interest loans to help with expenses associated with moving into a new home.
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- Multiple months of rent or mortgage payments.
- Foreseeable events, including recouping costs from reduced working hours, scheduled medical procedures, financial decisions, most legal fees, or other normal life circumstances.
- Events for which the employee has other feasible avenues of
What other resources should I pursue before applying for help from the EAF?
- Medical Bills: Most medical practices (including hospitals, doctors, surgery centers) offer Charitable Assistance to qualifying individuals and Payment Plans for zero interest payments. Before applying to the EAF, please contact financial counselors or billing departments to inquire about qualifying for Charitable Assistance or establishing a Payment Plan.
- Anthony Summit Hospital Financial Assistance:970-668-2897
- Dillon Surgery Center Financial Assistance: 970-569-7409
- Vail Health Financial Assistance: 970-477-3116
- Other Community Resources:
Who is on the EAF Committee?
Current committee members include Tara Dew, Clair Anicito, Stephanie Bristley, Marina Carpio, Hilary Chu, Blake Davis, Peggy Helfrich, Ryan Huff, Heidi Ragan, Janna Polgar, Vanessa Stewart and Eli Yoder. Mike Millisor serves in an advisory role to the committee.
You may reach out to any committee member with questions or for assistance applying.
Is there a limit to how much I can ask for?
There is no set maximum or minimum amount of assistance from the EAF.
In order to assist as many employees as possible, applicants are asked to request only the amount they cannot cover on their own, and only once they have exhausted all other available resources.
Who will know I applied?
The EAF Committee reviews each application in detail. Occasionally, the Committee will reach out to an employee’s leader(s) for additional information. Anyone with knowledge of, or access to an EAF application is required to maintain strict confidentiality.
Do I have to contribute to the EAF to be eligible to receive support?
No. The EAF will accept applications from any employee who has worked for the company for at least six months. Employees are encouraged (but not required) to provide a small donation via payroll deduction when financially feasible.
How can I support the EAF?
The Breckenridge Grand Vacations Employee Assistance Fund, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.
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Please designate checks to:
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Employee Assistance Fund, Inc.
Mailing Address:
Breckenridge Grand Vacations EAF
C/O Tara Dew
PO Box 6879
Breckenridge, CO 80424
