Who We Are
Atria Cares is a public nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial assistance – not loans – to qualifying Atria employees who are faced with financial hardships due to unforeseen and often tragic events in their personal lives.
It is primarily funded by employee payroll deductions, individual donations and community fundraising. Atria funds all administrative costs of Atria Cares and makes contributions in support of Atria Cares charitable activities, including the Ronnie Boatman Scholarship program.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Emergency Help for Atria Employees
Atria employees are eligible to apply for emergency financial assistance beginning their first day of employment. The following is a non-inclusive list of circumstances that may qualify for assistance. Qualification for assistance is based on a non-discriminatory and objective determination of need.
- Loss or needs due to fire, flood, or other natural disaster
- Sudden and severe accident, illness, or injury
- An unexpected death in the family
- Falling victim to a crime
- Past-due essential utilities (water, gas, electric), rent, or mortgage
- Emergency medical and dental bills not covered by insurance
Atria Cares Brochure
Atria believes in providing employees an environment with opportunities to grow and thrive, both professionally and personally. The Atria Cares program was created to support this belief in the face of unforeseen personal events that create financial hardship.
Ronnie Boatman Scholarship
Established in memory of Ronnie Boatman, a long-tenured employee who served several roles at Atria before succumbing to cancer in January 2005, this scholarship was created to allow his passion for education to carry on by supporting the college careers of children and legal dependents of Atria employees.
History & Impact
$2.9 Million Provided
More than $2.9 million has been disbursed by Atria Cares to more than 2,390 employees.
85 Students Impacted
To date, $625,000 has been awarded to 85 students through scholarships.
6 Scholarships in 2021
2021 award consists of six scholarships totaling $57,000 that will impact young lives.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Ronnie Boatman Scholarship Winners
How You Can Contribute
Select Donate Today below, enter the amount of your contribution and it will be automatically deducted from your paycheck. No amount is too small, and every penny goes directly to those who need it. Your donations qualify as charitable contributions and are tax-deductible.