Request Hardship Resources
The Foundation provides resources in support of needs that arise from socioeconomic circumstances and unexpected financial hardship, to meet the immediate and critical needs of students while they are in our school buildings. All resources are distributed through Waukee Community School District staff who have established relationships and a deep understanding of the needs of their students and families. The Foundation does not work directly with students or families.
Guidelines
- Hardship Fund requests must be submitted by a WCSD employee.
- Hardship Fund requests must align with WCSD policy and procedures.
- Hardship Funds must be used to positively impact a student’s wellness or sense of belonging, classroom or school experience, and/or performance in the school setting.
- Hardship Funds aim to empower recipients to overcome the obstacles they are facing. The Foundation works hard to avoid creating situations that are enabling or disempowering to an individual or family.
- Snack or food purchases for ongoing school or afterschool activities outside of the refrigerator programs, where established, do not qualify for Hardship Funds.
- The Foundation will not disburse Hardship Funds in cash payments.
- The Foundation will not contribute Hardship Funds to GoFundMe or similar fundraising efforts.