Emergency Aid, founded in 1914, is a women's volunteer organization providing community funding through grants and scholarships. EA makes grants to non-profit agencies within the five-county region of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The scholarship and Founders Awards program nurture educational achievement and community service in young women throughout their high school and college years.

GRANT DISTRIBUTION
The Emergency Aid makes grants to non-profit agencies working to address unmet community needs.

FOUNDERS PROGRAM
Awards are presented annually to girls in the ninth grade who attend Philadelphia area schools. Selections are based on leadership and good citizenship