Launch a branded relief fund through HelpLink's fiscal sponsorship programs
Create a program fund through HelpLink, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support employees in times of need and invest in your local community. Every contribution is a charitable gift, with impact you can see along the way. Choose the fund type that fits your mission, from flexible support for off-platform needs to hands-off giving that automatically supports posted requests.
Our most popular fund among employers, this program allows you to set your giving preferences once (who to prioritize, what needs/causes to support, how much to give, and when), and HelpLink automatically distributes donations accordingly.
You get clear tracking to the penny plus impact reports, thank-yous, and giving statements, making it high impact with low time spent.
A more hands-on "yes fund" for off-platform or unique situations like a wheelchair ramp, an unusual medical bill, or disaster support.
Your company directs where the funds go within the purpose you set when the fund is created, and HelpLink approves and processes distributions to ensure each request aligns with that purpose (and can reimburse eligible expenses).
Create match rules based on the causes you care about, such as veterans, specific need types, or a geographic area, and instantly match qualifying donations in the system.
It's a simple way to drive targeted impact, build community goodwill, and power giving campaigns.
The ultimate fundraising tool, the collective fund allows you to rally those around you to create special funds for specific needs, areas, or demographics that you care about.
Once set up, the money raised will meet needs that come into the platform and match your preferences within hours of going live. Allowing for quick and dignified support right when someone needs hope and help the most.
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Ready to launch a program that puts your giving dollars to work? Book a demo and we'll walk you through what HelpLink looks like in practice.
Book a DemoHelpLink partners with organizations to act as a fiscal sponsor, providing more flexibility to meet more needs.
The mission of The Flower Station's Community Fund is to be a force for good and giving in the community that we love and call home. We want to empower our neighbors to give alongside us in a way that creates community impact we can all see, one person and one need at a time!
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This fund is to support the staff of Cherry Republic
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HelpLink bridges the gap between generosity and need.
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We believe that all people should have access to mental health when they need it most. We're committed to helping bridge the gap between cost and treatment by helping provide financial assistance as we are able.
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Our goal at U.S. Hunger is to care for our staff in times of temporary crisis and distress by removing barriers that would otherwise affect their health and well being. For this reason we are proud to launch the U.S. Hunger Better Together Fund so that we can make sure our team is happy, healthy, and whole.
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Griefhab is a nonprofit organization with an entirely new approach to grief and mental health support services. One of our main pillars is getting the invisible awareness days and populations acknowledged. National Grief Awareness Week is just after Thanksgiving, when so many people are struggling through the holiday season. this year marks our 3rd annual Healing Together Through the Holidays Event, in honor of National Grief Awareness Week- and all of the invisibles! Help us make our Traverse City in person event (streaming live virtually everywhere) free to all who need support through the holidays! Learn about ALL different kinds of loss, as well as all the different healing modalities. Experience healing on site with animal therapy, healing through writing, art, energy, and more all week through our interactive workshops. Hear from incredible speakers with tools you can implement today. Connect with community - because healing happens together!
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A charitable business account that distributes funds to individuals based on needs in the local Traverse City area.
DonateYoga therapy helps people process trauma through healing-centered care. Breathwork, mindful movement, meditation and nervous system regulation practices. For many people traditional therapy may not work or they can not afford it. This program offers both yoga therapy and traditional therapy as it is taught by a limited license social worker. This fund will help reduce the cost for sessions for people who cannot afford help.
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HelpLink bridges the gap between generosity and need.
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At Thompson Retractor, we’re committed to acting with integrity—honestly, ethically, and responsibly in every situation. That means doing the right thing, keeping our commitments, and holding ourselves accountable to our team and our community. That’s why we’re launching The Farley Fund: to provide meaningful support for employees and community members when unexpected hardship hits.
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This fund helps meet basic needs posted by individuals connected to this organization. Donations are pooled and distributed automatically each month to support real people facing real challenges. Every gift makes a direct, timely impact.
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At the Manthei Group, we believe we are blessed to be a blessing. The Manthei Group Care Fund provides practical support to employees and community members facing unexpected hardship, reflecting our commitment to compassion, generosity, and serving others.
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The NAMI Grand Traverse Client Legal Support Fund provides critical financial assistance to individuals and families facing legal challenges that directly impact mental health stability and access to care. This fund helps cover essential expenses related to probate matters, custodial arrangements, and guardianship proceedings—areas where legal barriers often place overwhelming emotional and financial strain on those already navigating mental health conditions. By easing the burden of court fees, attorney costs, and required documentation, the fund ensures that clients can seek timely, appropriate legal protection and advocacy. The Client Legal Support Fund reflects NAMI Grand Traverse’s commitment to promoting dignity, safety, and long-term well-being for every individual we serve. Through this resource, families can move forward with clarity and support, knowing they do not have to face complex legal systems alone.
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Kilwins is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our team members and treating others as we want to be treated. For that reason, we have launched the Kilwins Team Member Support Fund to assist our team in times of need or struggle.
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At RJG, our core value of "Relationships" guides us to always put our team before ourselves, to take care of each other, our clients, and our community. The RJG Employee Hardship Fund is a reflection of that commitment, as a way for us to rally around employees facing unexpected challenges in times of need. This fund is to ensure that no one has to navigate difficult moments alone.
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A fund to help staff needs as well local people in need of help.
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Cherryland Electric Cooperative has partnered with HelpLink to provide support for utility arrearages near Traverse City!
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This fund will provide additional finanacial support for neighbors in need.
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Through our partnership with HelpLink, this fund offers a dignified way for people in our communities, and our team members, to get help when life throws a curveball.
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Wander In is committed to our staff and community which is why we have launched the Wander In Help Fund. We want to ensure that everyone in our community has someone in their time of need.
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At Comfort Keepers of Greater Cincinnati, we know that our caregivers and community are the heart of everything we do. For that reason we are launching the Comfort Keepers Greater Cincinnati Staff and Community Fund to support those in our community in times of need. Whether it's help with essential expenses during a difficult time or bridging a temporary gap, we are here to offer compassionate care not only for our clients, but for those who care for them every day.
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Great Lakes Potato Chip Company is committed to our CHIPS values: Communication, Holding ourselves accountable, Integrity, People, and Safety. We are launching our HelpLink community fund in order to help us live up to these values by assisting our employees and members of the community in times of need.
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Our Cousin’s Fund is dedicated to strengthening the heart of our community by providing support where it's needed most. We focus on uplifting individuals and families facing financial hardship, improving access to essential resources, and creating opportunities for long-term stability. Through partnerships with local organizations, volunteers, and donors, we aim to address urgent needs such as food security, housing assistance, education, and health services. Every contribution helps build a more resilient, connected, and compassionate community where no one is left behind. By investing in people and fostering a spirit of collaboration, we strive to create lasting, positive change that empowers our cousins in the community and inspires hope for a brighter future.
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At Comfort Keepers of Greater Cincinnati, we recognize that our caregivers are the heart of everything we do. To support our team beyond the workplace, we are launching the HelpLink Fund—a dedicated assistance program designed to provide short-term support for caregivers facing unexpected or unmet personal needs. Whether it's help with essential expenses during a difficult time or bridging a temporary gap, the HelpLink Fund is here to offer compassionate, confidential support. This initiative is rooted in our commitment to care not only for our clients, but for those who care for them every day.
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This fund helps individuals in the Traverse City area who are experiencing food insecurity.
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At Pridgeon & Clay we believe in supporting our employees through all seasons of life, value their commitment to our organization, and understand that the unexpected can happen. We are launching The Pridgeon and Clay Employee Reserve Fund to help our staff with unique, extenuating, or unplanned emergencies and situations requiring quick action to maintain their health, safety, wellbeing, or employment with our organization.
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The HopCat Reserve Fund is intended to meet the needs of our employees and community as situations arise.
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We are an organization that is building community through mutual aid and leadership development.
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At Pridgeon & Clay we believe in supporting our employees through all seasons of life and value their commitment to our organization. For that reason we are launching the Pridgeon & Clay Assistance Fund to support our valued team members in their times of need.
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Kilwins is committed to supporting our staff in times of need or crisis. This fund allows us to quickly and effectively support our team.
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This fund matches donations by RJG staff.
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At Graceland Fruit we hold the core values that everyone is important and exceptional and worthy of help in times of need. The Graceland Fruit Employee and Community Impact fund is set up to honor those values and serve our staff and community in times of need
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At Comfort Keepers of Northwest Michigan, we recognize that our caregivers are the heart of everything we do. To support our team beyond the workplace, we are launching the HelpLink Fund—a dedicated assistance program designed to provide short-term support for caregivers facing unexpected or unmet personal needs. Whether it's help with essential expenses during a difficult time or bridging a temporary gap, the HelpLink Fund is here to offer compassionate, confidential support. This initiative is rooted in our commitment to care not only for our clients, but for those who care for them every day.
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A Traverse City area charitable distribution fund focused on needs of local individuals.
DonateAny US-based organization is eligible to start a Distribution Fund, Matching Fund, or Collective Fund. Individuals can also open Matching Funds and Collective Funds. US-based organizations with a US business bank account are eligible to apply for a Reserve Fund. Your charitable initiative should align with HelpLink's mission to support local individuals and communities. While 501(c)(3) status is not required, your program must operate exclusively for charitable purposes.
For most funds, HelpLink automatically disburses a portion of your fund to meet needs posted to the platform according to the preferences you set up.
For Reserve Funds, HelpLink allows you to request three types of disbursements: reimbursements for money spent with a valid receipt, payments for services you provided with a valid invoice, and bill payments by HelpLink directly from your program fund.
Submit a disbursement request through our software platform with the necessary receipt, invoice, or bill pay information. Once reviewed and approved, HelpLink will disburse the expense from your program's available funds, or pay the creditor directly on your behalf.
For most funds, there is no fee on contributions.
For Reserve Funds, HelpLink retains a fund stewardship fee of 6% (5% for nonprofits) from all donations to cover costs associated with compliance, reporting, financial administration, payment processing, and platform maintenance.
Upon approval, you'll receive a unique URL to your program's donation page. Share this link through your networks, social media, and other channels to encourage support.
If a program is terminated, any remaining unspent funds will, at HelpLink's discretion, either be granted to a similar 501(c)(3) organization or retained by HelpLink for use in furtherance of its own charitable mission, ensuring alignment with the original donor intent.
For most funds, your fund may be approved and activated within minutes.
For Reserve Funds, after submitting your application, HelpLink will review it and, if approved, schedule an onboarding call. The entire process typically takes a few business days, depending on the completeness of your application.
No, only expenses incurred after your program has been approved and onboarded are eligible for reimbursement.
All programs opened by organizations must abide by our Fiscal Sponsorship Terms & Conditions.
Individuals can also open Matching Funds and Collective Funds — these are not fiscal sponsorships, so they are governed by our Donor Agreement instead.
For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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