Disaster Relief Resources - Michaels Benefits

This page provides an overview of low-cost and no-cost resources available to Team Members and dependents who have been impacted by an emergency-declared natural disaster. If more resources become available, we will add them here.

Resources for All Team Members

Coping After a Natural Disaster

BCBS has put together a list of tools and organizations that offer support to those impacted by a natural disaster, available in English and Spanish. This resource is for all Team Members, regardless of your benefit enrollment status.

Fast Track Grants from Michaels CARES

If you are a Team Member that had a mandatory or voluntary evacuation from your home, power loss that impacted you sheltering in your home, or damage or destruction of your primary residence, you may qualify for a fast grant through Michaels CARES. Please reach out to your SM, DM or HR Partner for fast grants.

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Learn More & Apply for Grants Online

Fast grants from Michaels CARES can be used for staying at a hotel if you had to leave your home, buying clothing if you were not able to carry much during evacuation, buying life necessities like toiletries, diapers, baby formula, buying a plane or bus ticket to leave the area, and filling a gas tank for long trips.

Additional grants may be available for damage or destruction of primary residence. Please remember to keep all receipts for costs associated with your evacuation and damages (hotel, gas, food, clothing, etc.) Please review the application for the full details.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact michaelscares@michaels.com.