The FEEA Blog

As part of our May fundraiser, we're highlighting the stories of federal employees who have been helped by FEEA's Emergency Assistance program.  Check out these stories of everyday emergencies and natural disasters to see how FEEA helps feds.

You can be a part of Feds Helping Feds by making a donation to FEEA's General Fund today.  During the month of May, all donations will have triple the impact thanks to matching grants from BlueCross/BlueShield and GEICO!

Yesterday's tornadoes devastated communities across North Texas and the forecast across much of the Midwest leaves the possibility of more severe storms in the coming days.  FEEA reminds federal employees that disaster grants and no-interest emergency loans are available.  If you are affected by flooding or tornadoes and need help, please go to our Emergency Assistance page and use the links to download an application.

If you would like to help feds affected by natural disasters, please make a donation.

With severe storms and tornados forecast across large portions of the Midwest over the next few days, FEEA reminds federal employees that disaster grants and no-interest emergency loans are available.  If you are affected by flooding or tornados and need help, please go to our Emergency Assistance page and use the links to download an application.

If you would like to help feds affected by natural disasters, please make a donation.

It's scholarship time again at FEEA!  You can learn more about the program, download a general application and learn about our partner programs now.  Applications must be completed and postmarked no later than Friday, March 30, 2012, in order to be eligible for this year's competition.  Got questions?  Check out our Scholarship FAQ for more info.

Last year, more than 400 students shared in awards worth over $400,000, including seven who won an extra $5,000 via the FEEA-NTEU scholarships.  Check out the 2011 winners and complete your application to have a chance at appearing on our website this Fall!

Friends and supporters of FEEA know that donations during the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) are what keeps us going all year long.  CFC is FEEA's biggest fundraiser of the year, providing about two-thirds of the funding for our annual scholarship program, and forming the foundation of our emergency loan and disaster grant program.  Pledges to CFC #11185 go right back into the federal community -- that's the "feds helping feds" message that's so important to FEEA.  Even $1 per pay period can make a difference for a federal employee in need.

If you have already designated #11185 in this year's campaign, THANK YOU!  And if you haven't yet chosen your charities, please consider making FEEA your choice in the 2011 CFC.  Every gift makes a difference for federal families.

For feds in Bastrop and elsewhere around Texas, the last two weeks have been a difficult and frightening time.  With fires still raging, temperatures still in the triple-digits and no rain in sight, this promises to be another week of displaced families.  If you are a federal employee or a retiree NARFE member affected by the fires, help is available.  Disaster grants of up to $500 are available now.

Donations to FEEA's Natural Disaster Fund and NARFE's Natural Disaster Fund are now helping families in Texas, as well as those affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.  If you would like to help, please give today.