The financial support of employees of companies in the Zofingen district, in cases of need that are not self-inflicted, and to the extent that public-law and private-law institutions are either not responsible or have exhausted their financial possibilities in the specific case. The support can also extend to family members of the employees. Financial support for career changes and for completing further education courses with the aim of improving job market opportunities, to the extent that public-law and private-law institutions are either not responsible or have exhausted their financial possibilities in the specific case. Contributions to retired former employees of member companies in the Zofingen district for aids such as glasses, hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs, provided that there is a liability on the part of public-law or private-law institutions, but the benefits are insufficient and the applicant is therefore in a situation of need.