Aldersgate Hero Fund: Innovative Workforce Support Solutions for Covid-19

COVID-19 has had an immense impact on the world. Everyone is affected. The team at Aldersgate recognized the immediate impact it was having on its frontline workers, and set out to create an assistance program to help these employees and their families make it through this tough time. Their innovative brand of brainstorming led to the creation of three unique programs: The Hero Fund, which provides direct financial support for non-salaried employees and is matched by Aldersgate up to $100,000; The Learning Lab, which provides children of Aldersgate employees a free-of-charge place to learn, work and stay while the parents are at work; and The Food Pantry, where employees can receive necessary food staples while remaining completely anonymous. These amazing programs have allowed employees to keep their jobs and provide for their families during a time when many are faced with difficult decisions and circumstances.

Joining us today to talk about these innovative solutions are Kathlene Hendrick, Director of Human Resources and Brooks Shelley, Director of Branding and Community Engagement. Tune in to hear them discuss the genesis of these epic programs and how they are able to provide this much needed relief.

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