Domestic abuse

Employee in unsafe home environment and is need of new housing.

Qualifying expense

  • Security deposit or other move in fees to move into new residence
  • Temporary housing if needed
  • First month's rent to move into new residence. 
  • Replace daily care items left behind when fleeing unsafe environment (i.e., clothes, toiletries)

Required documentation

  • Police report or restraining order documenting the abuse
  • New landlord/temporary housing statement
  • Copy of past due bills
  • Lease agreement from NEW landlord showing security deposit and first month's rent amounts
  • Copy of receipts to replace daily care items
*To ensure prompt processing of a Staples Cause for Caring grant, please gather the appropriate documents before submitting your application. The application is not complete until all relevant supporting documentation has been received. All qualifying events must be within a 6-month timeframe to be considered. Please note that Staples Cause for Caring reserves the right to approve or deny applications for any reason in its sole discretion and that, regardless of whether eligibility criteria are met, no applicant has a right or entitlement to receive a grant from Staples Cause for Caring.

Does your event meet the guidelines listed, and do you have the required documents for this qualifying event?


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