ST. LOUIS, MO.—On April 11, 2018, Travelers Protective Association (TPA), a fraternal benefit society, issued 65 grants totaling $29,700 during the first quarter of 2018. Funds were generated from donations by TPA members and investment income generated by the Trust. The grants, which are awarded nationwide to recipients, ranged from $100 to $1,000 per person based on need. Recipients were located in 23 states and ranged in age from 1 to 92 years old. This quarter 26 grants were presented to Missouri residents, including recipients from St. Louis, St. Charles, Ferguson, Florissant and O’Fallon.
Established in 1975, the organization’s Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired provides financial aid to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Grants are used for mechanical devices, medical and specialized treatment, and education that includes speech classes and interpreters. To date the trust has distributed more than $2.2 million to more than 5,400 recipients.
“The generous donations of our members will help people with hearing loss get the help and resources they need, including hearing devices, specialized treatments, speech classes, note-takers, interpreters and more,” said TPA’s Chief Administrative Officer, Albert M. Shoemaker, Jr. “It’s always an honor to be part of this grant-giving process, and we’re grateful to help in any way that we can.”
Sejla Suvic, 6, pictured, a girl from St. Louis, Missouri, is one recipient of funds from TPA’s Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired. It will help her with tuition at the Central Institute for the Deaf.
Persons who experience deafness or a hearing deficiency can apply for aid at www.tpahq.org/scholarshiptrust/. All contributions to the Trust are tax deductible; if you wish to contribute, please contact TPA.
About TPA: Travelers Protective Association, a fraternal benefit society, was incorporated in 1890. TPA has a rich history of helping communities through travel safety issues, child safety programs and various community service projects. These activities are supported through the volunteer efforts of our members as well as through joint participation of other organizations.
