{"id":14829,"date":"2024-06-11T08:15:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T08:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.foresters.com\/?p=14829"},"modified":"2024-06-11T20:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T20:51:22","slug":"getting-started-with-foresters-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.foresters.com\/en-gb\/foresters-en-gb\/getting-started-with-foresters-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started with Foresters Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Foresters members can tap into a \u00a3200 Foresters Care grant twice yearly to give back to the communities and causes they love. The best part of this grant is that it has a quick and easy application, so you can start spreading some care without anything getting in the way. Let\u2019s dive into how you can apply now!<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply by starting on Foresters.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>From the Foresters.com homepage, click &#8220;Member benefits\u201d in the top navigation menu, then select \u201cForesters Care\u201d from the list of benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>When you\u2019re on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foresters.com\/en-gb\/member-benefits\/foresters-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foresters Care page<\/a>, click \u201cLog in at MyForesters\u201d to enter your MyForesters username and password.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Next, you\u2019ll be on the Foresters Care benefit page on MyForesters. Click on \u201cGet started\u201d to go to the application site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click \u201cFeatured\u201d in the top navigation bar, then \u201cForesters Care\u201d and then on \u201cApply now\u201d to launch your application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Select \u201cStart new application\u201d to answer a few eligibility questions. If you are eligible, you can continue on to your grant application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Select your currency (CAD, USD or GBP), how you\u2019d like to receive your funds and choose the type of activity category from a list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Finally, let us know if you\u2019re helping a community partner or someone directly, and provide more details about your activity. Click \u201cSubmit\u201d to finalize everything.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all you need to do to send in your application! Once your application is approved, you\u2019ll receive an email from the Grants team letting you know your funds are on the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Real member activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you need a little inspiration before you start deciding on how you want to help? Here are a few examples of Foresters members using their Foresters Care grants to do some good in their communities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Supporting firefighters. <\/strong>One member in Canada used their funds to bring water and blankets to a crew fighting wildfires in northern Alberta.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplies for hurricane season.<\/strong> In the US, a member purchased supplies to make hurricane kits and gave them to a local school for future hurricane seasons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helping to feed seniors.<\/strong> A member in the US used their funds to purchase food for a local food pantry that delivers to seniors struggling to make ends meet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creating a pollinator garden.<\/strong> In the UK, a member used their grant funds to plant a pollinator garden at a local school. The activity also provided lessons on sustainability and the importance of bees for the school\u2019s children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toys for children during the holidays.<\/strong> A member in the US wanted to ensure less fortunate children could enjoy the holidays. So, they decided to use their funds to purchase toys and other gifts that would be wrapped and given to the children in their community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Discover our Foresters Care resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On MyForesters, you can find downloadable resources, like Foresters Care guidelines that must be adhered to, FAQs and toolkits that provide printable name badges, stickers and other items that can set the stage for your activity.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find plenty of application examples that take you through the different steps of the application, ensuring you are always on the right track when you apply. If you still have questions after exploring these examples, contact the Grants Team at <a href=\"mailto:grants@foresters.com\">grants@foresters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get your granting journey started<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019re more ready to dive into Foresters Care and give back in your own way. Tap into a \u00a3200 Foresters Care grant now and fill a need in the community you call home today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not sure where to start with Foresters Care? 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