Helping the Birchwood Community

Hardship Assistance
Program

Assistance for eligible individuals in the Birchwood community following recent, unexpected, extraordinary events.

About The Program

Support Through Extraordinary Hardship

The Birchwood CARES Foundation provides limited assistance following recent, unexpected, extraordinary events, such as serious accidents, medical crises, fires, or natural disasters. Assistance is limited to documented expenses directly caused by a qualifying event. Review the program guidelines to understand eligibility and application requirements.

Medical

Assistance with qualifying expenses caused by an accident or medical crisis.

Fires

Financial assistance for qualifying expenses that result directly from a fire.

Disasters

Relief for qualifying expenses directly resulting from a natural disaster.

Getting Started

Applying for Hardship Assistance

Click the button below to download the application. Drop off your completed application to Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club at 600 Birchwood Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.

1.


Review the Program Guidelines

Check the program’s eligibility criteria, qualifying events, and application requirements.

2.


Document Your Expenses

Gather documentation of expenses directly caused by the event or crisis.

3.


Complete Your Application

Follow the application’s instructions to complete and submit your request.

More Information

Questions Before You Apply?

The Foundation can help with questions about hardship assistance and program guidelines.
Who is eligible for hardship assistance?
The program serves eligible individuals in the Birchwood community. Review the Hardship Assistance guidelines for the specific eligibility criteria and application requirements.
The program provides limited assistance following recent, unexpected, extraordinary events, such as serious accidents, medical crises, fires, or natural disasters. Eligibility restrictions apply.
Yes. Assistance is limited to documented expenses directly caused by a qualifying event. Review the program guidelines for the supporting information required with your application.
All approved hardship grants are paid directly to providers, never to the applicant.