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2026 Wildfire Relief Fund - Nomination Form

The Washington Foundation for Long-Term Care (WFLTC) is proud to be able to support individuals who were impacted by the fires that swept through Spokane and other parts of the state this year while working at WHCA member facilities.

You may nominate yourself or a colleague. You may nominate more than one person for an award. Please consider the following criteria, and then submit the form below for each individual you would like to nominate. Please direct any questions about this application or the awards process to kristenhintz@whca.org.
Eligibility Criteria

Nominees for an award from the WFLTC Wildfire Relief fund must:
  • Be a current employee at a WHCA member assisted living or skilled nursing facility.
  • Have been employed at a WHCA member assisted living or skilled nursing facility during the period of time when their community was impacted by the 2026 wildfires.
  • Have a demonstrated need or experienced a challenge as a direct result of the wildfires (i.e. loss of property, loss of economic opportunity, injury or illness, impacts to family, etc.).
  • Have been personally impacted. While we appreciate that some individuals may have extended family and friends that need relief, this award is limited to employees of WHCA member facilities themselves.
1.Is your nominee employed by an assisted living or skilled nursing facility that has an active membership in the Washington Health Care Association?(Required.)
2.Did your nominee personally experience hardship as a direct result of the 2026 wildfires in Spokane or elsewhere in Washington State?(Required.)