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Shamrock SHIELD Fund

Shamrocks Helping Individuals Endure Life's Difficulties

Emergency assistance financial help

Life can change in an instant. Whether it is a medical crisis, a job loss, or a tragic accident, unexpected obstacles can derail even the most diligent. The SHIELD Fund was created to ensure that no Shamrock has to walk through their darkest hours alone, providing support.

Who Can Apply

Assistance is available to any verified Detroit Catholic Central High School alumnus or their immediate family. Applications are reviewed by an independent committee of alumni volunteers who assess each request based on urgency.

How It Works

  1. Inquiry: Contact the foundation or submit a secure online application.
  2. Review: Our committee performs a confidential verification of the hardship.
  3. Approval: Within 48-72 hours, a decision is made regarding fund allocation.
  4. Support: Funds are provided directly to service providers.

What Is Shamrock SHIELD?

The Shamrock Shield Fund is an Alumni-led emergency assistance program designed to support the Detroit Catholic Central brotherhood. We provide confidential financial bridge-funding for CC alumni and their families who are facing sudden, life-altering hardships.

 

What SHIELD May Assist With

  • Short-term medical expenses or critical health care needs
  • Emergency housing assistance following disaster
  • Funeral or bereavement costs for immediate family
  • Essential living expenses during recovery
  • Urgent utilities or transportation crises

What SHIELD Is Not

  • A source for long-term recurring debt or mortgage consolidation
  • A tuition scholarship fund (administered through CC)
  • A business investment or initial capital resource
  • Support for non-alumni related requests
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