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As Brookdale Associates,
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we know you are committed
to enriching the lives of seniors
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with compassion, respect,
excellence and integrity.
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We also know that there may come a time
when you need additional financial support
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due to a personal crisis
outside your control,
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like a fire,
an injury, or an extended illness.
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A natural disaster,
the loss of a loved one
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or another unexpected situation.
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The Associate Compassion
Fund is a nonprofit organization
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Brookdale established
more than a decade ago to foster
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and promote a caring and supportive
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environment for the associates
during these times of need.
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Brookdale’s culture is built
on people helping people,
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and the Associate Compassion Fund
does exactly that.
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Hi, I'm Theresa Cochran, president
of the Brookdale Senior Living Foundation.
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Since 2012, the ACF has granted
more than $2 million dollars
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in assistance to over 1500 associates.
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One of the most rewarding parts of my job
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is overseeing Brookdale’s
Associate Compassion Fund.
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Each month, our committee comes together
to review applications
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for assistance from associates
who are experiencing
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short term financial hardships
due to circumstances beyond their control.
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The work this committee does
is extremely meaningful and impactful
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because we have the opportunity
to provide tangible assistance
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to our fellow associates
in extraordinary times of need.
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The following are excerpts from
Thank You Notes from associates
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who have received assistance
through the Associate Compassion Fund.
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I would like to send a very special
thank you for all that you did
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for associatesthat were affected
by Hurricane Matthew.
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I was in tears when I received the
approval letter and the check today.
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I am truly honored to work
for a great company
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that does so much for associates.
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On behalf of my family,
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we sincerely thank you for your kind
expression of sympathy, generosity
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and thoughtfulness.
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And this is a big help to us
at this very difficult time.
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It is deeply appreciated
and will always be remembered.
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Thank you so much
from the bottom of our hearts.
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I was recently approved for your
Associates Financial Assistance Program.
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It was greatly appreciated.
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I am a cancer patient
and I was in dire need of some help.
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I've been unable to work
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and with your help,
I was able to care for myself financially.
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This assistance helped me purchase food
and put gas in my car
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to go to the many
doctor's appointments I had.
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I'm saying all this to say
thank you for your assistance.
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I had to have back surgery recently
and was out of work for eight weeks.
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I cannot express enough gratitude
for the assistance from this fund.
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I was feeling so anxious
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because of trying to fulfill my obligation
and I've been struggling financially.
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I have donated to this fund
since I started, and I highly recommend
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that all associates donate to this fund
because one day they may need
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the assistance too.
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If are an associate
in need of assistance
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due to extraordinary circumstances,
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or you know of an associate
who needs assistance,
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we encourage you to submit
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Associate Compassion Fund application.
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If you would like to contribute
to this charitable fund, any Brookdale
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associate may do so by signing up
for payroll deductions
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during benefits open enrollment,
or by making a one time donation.
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If you have questions, see
your executive director or human resources
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or human resources team
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or send an email to the address
shown on the screen.
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Completed applications can be emailed
to that address.
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Faxed to 4149186045
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or mailed to Brookdale Human Resources,
Associate Compassion Fund,
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111 Westwood Place Brentwood, Tennessee.
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37027.
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