A Milestone of Care: The Home Depot’s Legacy of Support for Associates
The Home Depot is celebrating 25 years of The Homer Fund, a nonprofit that provides financial assistance to associates facing unforeseen hardships. Since its inception, the fund has awarded $267 million to 185,000 associate families for basic living expenses. This milestone reflects Home Depot's commitment to supporting its workforce, which has contributed to the company's recent recognition on Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Newsweek's Most Trusted Brands lists.
The impact of The Homer Fund is illustrated through the story of Latoya, a 22-year store associate who received support for living expenses and specialized daycare costs when her son was hospitalized. This exemplifies how the fund helps associates navigate challenging personal circumstances while maintaining their employment.
Home Depot festeggia 25 anni del The Homer Fund, un'organizzazione no-profit che offre assistenza finanziaria ai dipendenti che affrontano difficoltà impreviste. Dalla sua nascita, il fondo ha assegnato 267 milioni di dollari a 185.000 famiglie di collaboratori per spese di vita di base. Questo traguardo riflette l'impegno di Home Depot nel supportare la sua forza lavoro, che ha contribuito al recente riconoscimento dell'azienda nelle liste delle Compagnie più Ammirate di Fortune e dei Brand più Affidabili di Newsweek.
L'impatto del The Homer Fund è illustrato dalla storia di Latoya, una collaboratrice di 22 anni che ha ricevuto supporto per le spese di vita e i costi di un asilo specializzato quando suo figlio è stato ricoverato in ospedale. Questo esemplifica come il fondo aiuti i collaboratori a gestire circostanze personali difficili mantenendo il loro posto di lavoro.
Home Depot está celebrando 25 años del The Homer Fund, una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda asistencia financiera a los empleados que enfrentan dificultades imprevistas. Desde su creación, el fondo ha otorgado 267 millones de dólares a 185,000 familias de asociados para gastos básicos de vida. Este hito refleja el compromiso de Home Depot de apoyar a su fuerza laboral, que ha contribuido al reciente reconocimiento de la compañía en las listas de Las Empresas Más Admiradas de Fortune y Las Marcas Más Confiables de Newsweek.
El impacto del The Homer Fund se ilustra a través de la historia de Latoya, una asociada de 22 años que recibió apoyo para gastos de vida y costos de guardería especializada cuando su hijo fue hospitalizado. Esto ejemplifica cómo el fondo ayuda a los asociados a navegar por circunstancias personales desafiantes mientras mantienen su empleo.
홈 디포는 예기치 않은 어려움에 직면한 직원들에게 재정 지원을 제공하는 비영리 단체인 The Homer Fund의 25주년을 기념합니다. 설립 이후, 이 기금은 267백만 달러를 185,000명의 직원 가족에게 기본 생활비로 지원했습니다. 이 이정표는 홈 디포가 최근 포춘의 가장 존경받는 기업 및 뉴스위크의 가장 신뢰받는 브랜드 목록에서 인정받은 것에 기여한 직원 지원 의지를 반영합니다.
The Homer Fund의 영향력은 아들이 입원했을 때 생활비와 전문 데이케어 비용을 지원받은 22세 직원 라토야의 이야기를 통해 잘 나타납니다. 이는 이 기금이 직원들이 고용을 유지하면서도 어려운 개인적 상황을 극복하도록 어떻게 돕는지를 보여줍니다.
Home Depot célèbre les 25 ans du The Homer Fund, une organisation à but non lucratif qui fournit une aide financière aux employés confrontés à des difficultés imprévues. Depuis sa création, le fonds a accordé 267 millions de dollars à 185 000 familles d'associés pour des dépenses de vie de base. Ce jalon reflète l'engagement de Home Depot à soutenir sa main-d'œuvre, ce qui a contribué à la récente reconnaissance de l'entreprise dans les listes des Entreprises les plus admirées de Fortune et des Marques les plus fiables de Newsweek.
L'impact du The Homer Fund est illustré par l'histoire de Latoya, une associée de 22 ans qui a reçu un soutien pour ses dépenses de vie et les frais de garde d'enfants spécialisés lorsque son fils a été hospitalisé. Cela illustre comment le fonds aide les associés à surmonter des circonstances personnelles difficiles tout en maintenant leur emploi.
Home Depot feiert 25 Jahre des The Homer Fund, einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, die finanzielle Unterstützung für Mitarbeiter bietet, die unvorhergesehene Schwierigkeiten erleben. Seit seiner Gründung hat der Fonds 267 Millionen Dollar an 185.000 Mitarbeiterfamilien für grundlegende Lebenshaltungskosten vergeben. Dieser Meilenstein spiegelt das Engagement von Home Depot wider, seine Belegschaft zu unterstützen, was zur jüngsten Anerkennung des Unternehmens in Fortunes Liste der am meisten bewunderten Unternehmen und Newsweeks Liste der vertrauenswürdigsten Marken beigetragen hat.
Die Auswirkungen des The Homer Fund werden an der Geschichte von Latoya veranschaulicht, einer 22-jährigen Verkäuferin, die Unterstützung für Lebenshaltungskosten und spezialisierte Kinderbetreuungskosten erhielt, als ihr Sohn ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert wurde. Dies verdeutlicht, wie der Fonds Mitarbeitern hilft, herausfordernde persönliche Umstände zu bewältigen und gleichzeitig ihre Beschäftigung aufrechtzuerhalten.
- The Homer Fund has awarded $267 million in financial assistance to 185,000 associate families over 25 years
- Home Depot ranked on Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Newsweek's Most Trusted Brands lists
- Demonstrates long-term commitment to employee welfare and support
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Originally published on Built From Scratch
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2024 / This year marks 25 years of Home Depot associates taking care of one another during tough times through The Homer Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to associates facing an unforeseen financial hardship.
"When it came to basic expenses, I had to worry about nothing," shares Latoya, a 22-year store associate and grant recipient. The Homer Fund helped cover her living expenses and specialized daycare costs when her son was hospitalized at six months old.
As Home Depot celebrates 25 years of The Homer Fund, the company continues to earn recognition for its dedication to associates. This commitment to care and excellence is reflected in Home Depot's recent ranking on Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Newsweek's Most Trusted Brands lists. These accolades highlight the company's commitment to ensuring associates like Latoya have the support they need during challenging times.
To date, The Homer Fund has awarded
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