The Planning Council is open Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm EST

  • Norfolk, VA: 757-622-9268
  • Millersville, MD: 800-477-3993

Employer Financial Assistance Fund Administration

The Planning Council serves as an unbiased third party contracted to review applications, determine eligibility, and distribute financial assistance to staff of the following employers that are experiencing a catastrophic financial loss or hardship through no fault of their own:

City of Chesapeake – Chesapeake Employee Hardship Relief Program (CEHRP)
Sentara – HOPE (Helping Overcome Personal Emergency) Fund

If you are an employee of the City of Chesapeake or Sentara and are experiencing a catastrophic financial loss or hardship through no fault of your own, please contact your employer. The Planning Council’s sole responsibility is to administer the funds.

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Could your organization, agency, or business benefit from our EAP Administration? Have a question about how we can help you meet employer and employee needs? Send us a message and someone from the appropriate department will get back to you as soon as possible.

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