Resident emergency fund
International House Philadelphia is proud to announce the launch of the IHP Resident Emergency Fund. This fund is an initiative of the IHP Alumni Council and will begin distributing funds to qualifying residents once an initial $ 10,000 has been raised.
Entirely dependent on donations, the International House Philadelphia Resident Emergency Fund will provide limited emergency financial assistance on a case-by-case basis to a small number of IHP residents who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to an emergency situation such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, or fire damage, among others.
You will be glad to know that all donations will be matched up to the first $ 5,000 by a generous pledge made by fellow IHP Alumnus and Alumni Council Member, Chuck Gupta( IHP 56).
As Jan Colijn( IHP‘ 70-’ 75) who pledged the first $ 500 writes:
“ When I first came to IHP, I had rent to pay as a resident fellow, but as F1 Visa holders could not work apart from in the summer, I was poor! I remember going to Horn & Hardart, where you could get a roll and a coffee for a dollar. You could load up on free condiments to actually have a meal. I have known fellow residents from Eritrea, Palestine, India, and other places where all of a sudden money dries up, and they become desperate. I remember receiving $ 500 from the Netherlands- America Foundation; a loan at the time, but also a life vest. It is my hope that others can benefit from such assistance, too.”
Help us in the effort to assist our residents by donating online or writing a check to International House Philadelphia. Please make sure to note that you donation is intended for the“ Resident Emergency Fund”. For more information about making a financial contribution contact: Jessamyn Falcone at 215.387.5142, or email jessamynf @ ihphilly. org. Please send checks to:
International House Philadelphia Attn: Development 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Alumni and Friends of International House Philadelphia Newsletter – July 2013