We are very sorry to hear of your current circumstances.  We understand that this has created a financial hardship for you.    
 
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept your grant request as you were not employed with Staples at the time the qualifying event occurred.  In order to qualify for a Staples Cause for Caring grant you must be an active full or part-time US Staples associate (excluding seasonal or temporary associates) at the time the financial hardship occurred.
 
Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
 
Very truly yours,
Staples Cause for Caring Team