How much funding does THRIVE Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for THRIVE Fund?

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THRIVE Fund

Palmetto Goodwill

Foundation Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

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

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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What Palmetto Goodwill actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 10
Total given: $232K
Median grant: $19K
Range: $5,000–$50K

By dollars: South Carolina 80%, North Carolina 17%, Arizona 3%. Top recipient cities: Charleston, SC; North Charleston, SC; Ravenel, SC.
13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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