The Staff Emergency Fund at UC Davis Health and on the Davis campus closed June 30

We appreciate the support this program has received and recognize the vital role it has played in assisting employees facing financial hardships.

The Staff Emergency Fund was created at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide financial relief to employees in urgent need. Since its launch, the fund has distributed over $350,000 to staff across the Davis campus and UC Davis Health. We are proud of the impact this program has made over the last five years sustained through grassroots contributions.  

The Davis campus and UC Davis Health emergency funds have disbursed their remaining funds, and were closed on June 30, 2025.

New Emergency Loan Programs

Recognizing the ongoing need for financial assistance, we have partnered with credit unions to extend emergency loans to our employees. These loan programs provide an ongoing, reliable financial solution, ensuring employees have access to financial support without relying on donations.

UC Davis employees can now borrow emergency funds through University Credit Union and BluPeak Credit Union, with:

• Loans of up to $5,000 for up to 36 months for unexpected medical expenses, emergency home repairs, and more
• Easy applications with fast approvals
   

For more details and additional financial support resources, please visit hr.ucdavis.edu/employees/employee-support/emergency-loan.