Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural events, causing significant damage to communities. As many face the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and more brace for Hurricane Milton, predictions indicate that this fall will be one of the most severe hurricane seasons on record. Global Impact offers a range of services to support companies and their employees when natural disasters strike. 

Global Impact’s Approach to Employee Assistance Funds

Employee Assistance Funds (EAFs) are a critical tool to assist employees in their time of need, yet many companies often find themselves unprepared when crisis strikes. An EAF, also known as an employee assistance or hardship fund, is a program established by a company to support their employees through monetary assistance in times of disaster or personal hardship. Global Impact is an expert at launching and hosting EAFs with experience supporting companies of all sizes, working with corporate foundations and increasing social impact in the community.  

Employee Assistance Funds show your employees that you care about their wellbeing and also support your staff so they can continue as optimal contributors to your company. We specialize in administering these programs and can help you launch and maintain a successful EAF that aligns with your business objectives while providing funding to your employees in their time of need. 

Disaster Preparedness with Global Impact 

As hurricanes Helene and Milton have sadly shown, the consequences of hurricanes can be devastating for both individuals and communities. Hurricanes, in addition to wildfires, typhoons, and other major disasters that occur each year, can leave a trail of destruction, uprooting lives and causing significant stress. In such challenging times, employees need support more than ever, and our corporate clients are stepping up to provide that assistance.  

2024 Hurricane Response: Immediate Action and Support 

When hurricanes Beryl, Debby, Francine, and Helene struck within 3 months of each other, Global Impact worked side by side with multiple clients to quickly open application portals for affected employees around the country. Key actions included: 

  • Rapid Response: Ensuring employees were aware of and could access the Employee Assistance Funds within their own companies. 

  • Financial Assistance: Facilitating the distribution of assistance grant payments directly to individuals impacted by the recent disasters. 

  • Global Support: Establishing custom-branded online donation platforms and processing gifts from donors worldwide to support affected employees. 

  • Additional Services: Offering services beyond financial grants, which included counseling services, food and water donations, and more. 

The Impact: Supporting Employees in Times of Need 

The results of Global Impact’s Employee Assistance Fund offering have been significant already this fall: 

  • Processed Submissions: Over 1,500 applications were received through client program portals. 

  • Financial Aid Distributed: Over $1,000,000 was distributed directly to individuals as of October 8, 2024.  

In addition to our work supporting Employee Assistance Funds, Global Impact represents an alliance of leading charities who are hard at work responding to affected communities across the Southeast. We’ve raised substantial funds from global champions for our Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Fund and just announced the launch of the Hurricane Milton Disaster Relief Fund. It’s our mission to inspire greater giving and we’re thrilled to support the critical, lifesaving work of our charity partners during this difficult time.  

“Our team of experts quickly activated application portals, provided employee and applicant support, and reviewed applications that have provided over $1,000,000 directly to impacted individuals in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina Louisiana, Texas, and Kentucky. It has been a pleasure working with each client.” 

Brittany M. Craig

Managing Director, Global Impact 

Are You Prepared to Support Your Employees This Disaster Season? 

Global Impact helps design programs that meet unexpected challenges and offer support to employees when they need it most. Considerations when creating an EAF include the size and funding of your program, your unique workforce, and the reporting and impact you wish to achieve. Leveraging advanced application technology, Global Impact ensures the highest security requirements and provides a branded and personalized experience for each client. 

With nearly 70 years of experience in distributing funds and ensuring they reach those in need, Global Impact seamlessly processes assistance funding, offering non-taxable income to employees and tax-deductible contributions to the program. Get in touch with us and build a resilient and compassionate workplace ready to face any challenge together.

Learn more about how we can help you support your employees through an Employee Assistance Fund and disaster response initiatives.