Whom We Help
Widow of a Family Member
“Words fail me on how to express how appreciative I am for your assistance… financially and emotionally.”
Her husband was prominent in Family governance in the 1980s before business required them to relocate out of the country. His death left his wife left penniless, in debt, unable to find employment and in dire need.The Trust funded her basic necessities and found her housing and work with a San Francisco religious order. Now, she is largely self-sufficient on social security but has occasional need for support with unexpected health costs.
A Member of The Family
“This is the hardest letter I've ever had to write. It is embarrassing to be in this position...”
"I have a liquidity crisis and find myself in a position of not knowing how I'll get through the next two months. The Foundation payment would assure that I would be able to purchase my medications and pay my mortgage for several months."
A long-time, active member faced a series of health issues which consumed most of his assets and business income. A series of major surgeries and unreimbursed medications required the Foundation to step in to help.
A long-time, active member faced a series of health issues which consumed most of his assets and business income. A series of major surgeries and unreimbursed medications required the Foundation to step in to help.
A Member of The Family
"After suffering a congestive heart condition, and the loss of half my business, I am burdened with some medical expenses...”
"I cannot remember when my finances seemed to be so bleak. Words cannot express my gratitude."
Foundation support enabled him to stay afloat until his ultimate passing and, in fact, the Foundation identified a person to administer his affairs, whom he eventually chose to serve as executor of his estate.
Foundation support enabled him to stay afloat until his ultimate passing and, in fact, the Foundation identified a person to administer his affairs, whom he eventually chose to serve as executor of his estate.
Little Sisters of the Poor
“Your gift will certainly go a long way to help us provide our elderly with many essentials of daily living.”
The Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Anne’s Home was contacted by then-Chairman Eph Engleman and they agreed to take in our grant recipient. She continues to provide administrative assistance to the order and is largely independent except for occasional medical care.
A Family Employee
“It is a very humbling experience of the help we have received from our many friends and people we have never met. Thank you is not enough.”
A long-time staff member lost his primary job because his Good Samaritan act [for which he was trained and qualified] was deemed to violate his company's rules. His wife could not work because of impending surgery. The Foundation provided temporary financial assistance during the time it took to find reemployment.
Former Family Member
“The past financial support has made a big difference...”
"Enabling us to meet challenging financial obligations connected with his care and giving us some peace of mind as well."
A former member's spinal injury led to paraplegia. In addition to paying his uncovered medical costs, the Foundation provided him with a specially-equipped van to enable his mobility.
A former member's spinal injury led to paraplegia. In addition to paying his uncovered medical costs, the Foundation provided him with a specially-equipped van to enable his mobility.
Whom We Help
Widow of a Family Member
“Words fail me on how to express how appreciative I am for your assistance… financially and emotionally.”
Her husband was prominent in Family governance in the 1980s before business required them to relocate out of the country. His death left his wife left penniless, in debt, unable to find employment and in dire need.The Trust funded her basic necessities and found her housing and work with a San Francisco religious order. Now, she is largely self-sufficient on social security but has occasional need for support with unexpected health costs.
A Member of The Family
“This is the hardest letter I've ever had to write. It is embarrassing to be in this position...”
"I have a liquidity crisis and find myself in a position of not knowing how I'll get through the next two months. The Foundation payment would assure that I would be able to purchase my medications and pay my mortgage for several months."
A long-time, active member faced a series of health issues which consumed most of his assets and business income. A series of major surgeries and unreimbursed medications required the Foundation to step in to help.
A long-time, active member faced a series of health issues which consumed most of his assets and business income. A series of major surgeries and unreimbursed medications required the Foundation to step in to help.
A Member of The Family
"After suffering a congestive heart condition, and the loss of half my business, I am burdened with some medical expenses...”
"I cannot remember when my finances seemed to be so bleak. Words cannot express my gratitude."
Foundation support enabled him to stay afloat until his ultimate passing and, in fact, the Foundation identified a person to administer his affairs, whom he eventually chose to serve as executor of his estate.
Foundation support enabled him to stay afloat until his ultimate passing and, in fact, the Foundation identified a person to administer his affairs, whom he eventually chose to serve as executor of his estate.
Little Sisters of the Poor
“Your gift will certainly go a long way to help us provide our elderly with many essentials of daily living.”
The Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Anne’s Home was contacted by then-Chairman Eph Engleman and they agreed to take in our grant recipient. She continues to provide administrative assistance to the order and is largely independent except for occasional medical care.
A Family Employee
“It is a very humbling experience of the help we have received from our many friends and people we have never met. Thank you is not enough.”
A long-time staff member lost his primary job because his Good Samaritan act [for which he was trained and qualified] was deemed to violate his company's rules. His wife could not work because of impending surgery. The Foundation provided temporary financial assistance during the time it took to find reemployment.
Former Family Member
“The past financial support has made a big difference...”
"Enabling us to meet challenging financial obligations connected with his care and giving us some peace of mind as well."
A former member's spinal injury led to paraplegia. In addition to paying his uncovered medical costs, the Foundation provided him with a specially-equipped van to enable his mobility.
A former member's spinal injury led to paraplegia. In addition to paying his uncovered medical costs, the Foundation provided him with a specially-equipped van to enable his mobility.