created to support faculty and staff
The Jesuit value cura personalis calls us to reverence each person as a unique child of God and to treat all people with dignity. Creighton’s concern is for the mental, physical, and spiritual health of its entire community, especially during any challenging time. In alignment with cura personalis, the Creighton United in Relief and Assistance (CURA) Employee Fund exists to support faculty and staff experiencing unexpected, acute financial hardships that place undue stress on the employee’s finances. Employees may generally request a one-time distribution of funds up to but not to exceed $2,500.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Applicants must complete a Creighton United in Relief and Assistance (CURA) Employee Fund Request Form or download a PDF version of the request form. The pdf version can be submitted via email to benefits@creighton.edu.
- The application will be shared anonymously (the requesting employee’s name will be removed) and confidentially with the committee overseeing distribution of funds.
- Applicants will generally be notified of a decision within 5 business days and, if the application is approved, payment will be processed in accordance with Creighton's Payroll policies and applicable tax withholdings as required by law.
If assistance is needed in completing the application, please contact the Benefits team at benefits@creighton.edu or 402-280-2709.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CURA FUND
Donations
- This fund is supported solely through voluntary donations. All faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of Creighton may donate to express care and support for our colleagues experiencing hardship. Donations may be made one-time or on an ongoing basis. Donate to the Cura Fund.
- Donated funds may not be designated to a specific employee, division, department, school or college.
- Donations are tax deductible.
Eligibility
- All full and part-time staff and faculty working a minimum of 20 hours per week with at least 6 months of service to Creighton University, and who have not previously been awarded assistance through this fund, are eligible to apply for assistance.
- The purpose of the fund is to express care and support for employees navigating unexpected or emergency circumstances that present acute financial hardship.
- Employees must provide supporting documentation of financial hardship (copies of bills, statements, etc.) as part of the application process. This information will be kept confidential and can be submitted as a PDF attachment through the online application, or documentation may be sent to benefits@creighton.edu.
Committee
- Each application will be examined on a case-by-case basis.
- The committee considering applications consists of two representatives from Human Resources, one from Mission and Ministry, and one from Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- All applications are confidential and will be shared only with individuals directly involved in award administration and processing.
Payment
- If approved, the employee will be notified and payment will be made directly via payroll and be taxable due to IRS guidelines.
- Awards do not require repayment by the applicant.
Questions
- If you have questions, please contact Human Resources via email at benefits@creighton.edu.