Application for Financial Assistance

Ad Relief of Greater Los Angeles understands the incredibly challenging situations many members of our industry may face with the COVID-19 outbreak. As you might imagine, we are witnessing a tremendous increase in applications for support. By no means do we intend to discourage anyone in need of help, however before applying, we’d like to remind you that our organization is designed to help those in the greater Los Angeles area advertising and media community who find themselves in an extreme life crisis. 

In order for us to best direct our limited resources to those most in need, we ask that before applying, you consider:

  • the severity of your situation. 

  • other resources you may have available (i.e. 401k or savings accounts) 

  • the qualifications for aid (Applicants must work or have worked in the paid media or advertising industry within the last year, or be retirees with long-term history in advertising.)

  • that Ad Relief does not pay cash directly to beneficiaries or credit card companies. Rather, we help cover bills for expenses associated with the life crisis.

Who Qualifies?

Ad Relief embraces all members of the Greater Los Angeles advertising and promotions industry and related fields including employees:

  • Advertising Agencies

  • Advertising-related employees of broadcast properties, newspapers and magazines, internet providers, digital advertising properties, outdoor & Out of Home media

  • Art Directors, designers, copywriters, photographers in the Industry of Paid Advertising Campaigns and/or demonstrating a full body of work in Paid Advertising Campaigns

  • Direct marketing advertisers

  • Advertising sales representative firms

  • In-house advertising departments

Applicants must have been employed in or consulted for the advertising and promotions industry for a continuous period of one year and not absent for longer than one year, prior to applying for assistance.

Retirees from advertising and promotions are also eligible.

What Situation Qualifies?
Members of the greater Los Angeles advertising, promotions and communications community can turn to Ad Relief when a life crisis strikes and no other source for financial aid is available.

For example:

  • Medical debts and expenses incurred due to critical illness, accident or injury

  • Employment interruption resulting from critical illness, accident, injury or natural disaster

  • Loss of residence brought about by natural disaster

  • Other life crises as deemed appropriate by the Ad Relief Board of Directors

Status Limitations
Persons qualifying for Ad Relief assistance must have exhausted all other attempts to seek financial help and may not have any assets of substance including:

  • 401 K, Keogh

  • Savings Account

  • Home Equity

  • Stocks or Bonds

Per our bylaws, Ad Relief is not available for those experiencing financial difficulty unrelated to a qualifying life crisis. These include: Credit Card Debt, Debt Consolidation Loans, Educational Loans, Mortgage Assistance, Elective or Cosmetic Medical Care

 

Application for Financial Aid

Please complete all sections of this form, as detailed information will help speed up a response. Particular attention should be given to the section “PURPOSE OF FUNDS.” Financial assistance cannot be provided where the reason for the application for assistance is not explained or where the reason given is “personal” or words to that effect.

Please read the Due Diligence Documentation List required for the application.