THRIVE Fund
Funding Amount
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
THRIVE Fund
Overview: Palmetto Goodwill created the THRIVE Fund to provide financial assistance and paid time off to team members experiencing unforeseen hardships, unplanned difficulties, natural disasters, or unexpected medical bills.
Geographic Scope: South Carolina (multiple Palmetto Goodwill locations)
Funding Source: The THRIVE Fund is supported by donations from other team members. Donations can be contributed on a one-time basis or through continual bi-weekly payroll contributions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Team member must be employed by Palmetto Goodwill/Palmetto Goodwill Services for at least 30 days
- Team member can be in either Full-time or Part-time active status
- Team member must agree to have their request, need(s), and employment standing reviewed by the THRIVE Fund Committee
- The THRIVE Fund is available to access only once per team member in any 12-month period
THRIVE Fund Committee
- Consists of cross-functional leaders within the organization
- Tasked to uphold company values, review each request quickly and fairly, support mission at home initiatives, and maintain confidentiality
Types of Support Available
- Financial hardship assistance
- Paid time off
Contact Information
For program-specific questions, contact Megan Friedman (mfriedman@palmettogoodwill.org)
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Complete the THRIVE Fund Interest Form at the provided URL
2. Provide Personal Information:
- First name
- Last name
- Phone number
- Email address
3. Employment Details:
- Select your work location from the provided list
- Select your department (Retail, Corporate/Main Office, E-Commerce, Transportation, Mission Services, Contracts, I-CAN, or Other)
- Confirm employment status (Full-time or Part-time)
- Confirm you have been employed for at least 30 days
- Provide your start date/first day of work
- If part-time, indicate if you are eligible/available to work full-time hours
4. Resource Assessment:
- Confirm whether you have checked into other available resources
- Confirm whether you have checked for payment plan availability
- Indicate if you have a 401K
5. Program Enrollment:
- Indicate if you have signed up for THRIVE and been assigned a success coach
- Provide success coach name if applicable
6. Required Narrative Responses:
- Explain your situation: Provide specific details about why you are applying for financial assistance (be as specific as possible)
- Describe consequences if request denied: Explain what will happen next if the request is not approved (example: disconnection notice, inability to travel for family emergency, etc.)
7. Select Type of Support Needed:
- Financial hardship
- Paid time off
8. Submit: Complete and submit the form through the website
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