Some examples of assistance provided by DSF are listed below. We are always interested in receiving requests for assistance in these situations and welcome requests for other cirumstances not specifically indicated here.
Assistance with extraordinary medical expenses
Awards to families of Foreign Service personnel
Travel expense assistance for family members to attend funeral/memorial services
Award to assist families suffering from natural disasters
Assistance with funeral/memorial expenses
Contributions to existing education and scholarship funds
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers
All requests for assistance from DSF are reviewed by the Board of Directors and require a majority vote. Complete confidentiality is maintained with the exception of information required by the Board to make a determination and when required by legal regulations governing the operation of a 501(3)c non-profit organization.
Requests for assistance may be submitted by following the guidelines under Request to DSF.