The Homer Fund is a nonprofit charity created in 1999 in celebration of The Home Depot’s 20th anniversary and the associates who have made our company so successful. From providing shelter after natural disaster strikes, to helping with the ever-increasing cost of sending children to college, the Fund seeks to truly make a positive impact in the lives of our associates.

Since 1999, the Fund has provided more than $37 million to almost 36,000 associates in need of shelter, food, clothing and funeral expenses through its Direct and Matching Grant programs. Since 2006, the Fund has awarded 2,563 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 each to children of our associates.

The Homer Fund also believes in supporting our associates in more long-term ways by providing educational materials and referrals to other helpful resources. Need help in developing a budget? How about reading and understanding your credit report? To help answer these questions and more, the Fund proudly sponsors the printing and distribution of a workbook series designed to educate associates about managing personal finances. The Homer Fund also sponsors a dedicated hot-line and interactive Web site with Consumer Credit Counseling Services. With these services, the Fund hopes to assist associates before they need financial assistance by providing the tools necessary to maintain their financial freedom.

While we know that preventing events such as a natural disaster are impossible, we’re hopeful that you’ll take advantage of the resources available to help you and your family be prepared. Many illness and injuries are preventable and staying healthy can mean less time missed at work, decreased medical costs, and more quality time to spend with family and friends.

The Homer Fund is only able to offer these programs and services because of the generosity of our financial partners. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, The Homer Fund primarily relies on individual donations to help fund our programs. If you’d like to join the family of Homer Fund supporters, please click on Donate Now and start making a difference today. Even $1 a pay period, when joined with the donations of others, can provide the help a fellow associate needs when they are facing the unexpected.