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Press releases
Backgrounder
How relief happens
2024 Year in Relief
Thought leadership
Storytelling
Grantee testimonials
Community relief + impact
Case studies
Video library
Glossary of terms
Boilerplate
Brand assets + guidelines
Spokespeople bios
Earned media
FAQ

How relief happens

A disaster strikes where many of our clients' employees live. With the cost of evacuations and repairs, they struggle to stay safe and make ends meet.

If a company has an Emergency Financial Relief program, those individuals have a place to turn for a financial lifeline. They apply for support and, if approved, a charitable grant helps cover unexpected expenses.

The result: reduced stress, greater stability and a stronger, more resilient workforce.


The journey of relief

UNEXPECTED EVENT

A disaster or hardship occurs.

Person Impacted

Work and life are unstable.

Apply for Relief

Individual applies for financial relief. 

Application Review

E4E Relief grant specialist reviews. 

Determination

Grant decision made based on program guidelines.

Relief disbursed

Funds distributed directly to applicant. 

Press releases

For Immediate Release

E4E Relief announces Board leadership transition and  welcomes four distinguished executives

For Immediate Release

Report: Companies Are Strengthening Collaboration between HR and Corporate Philanthropy Teams--but Work Remains for True Integration

For Immediate Release

E4E Relief taps Matthew Pierce as Chief Executive Officer

Thought leadership

The Bottom Line on Financial Wellness: Why Employee Emergency Assistance is a Strategic Investment

In today's competitive talent landscape, organizations are discovering that traditional benefits packages are no longer enough to attract and retain top leaders and contributors...

The Collaboration: TCB x E4E Relief Partner on the 2025 HR & CSR Strategic Integration Report

At E4E Relief, we're pleased to have partnered with The Conference Board (TCB) on groundbreaking research that illuminates the evolving relationship between human resources and corporate citizenship and resulted in the 2025 report, Strategic Integration of HR & Corporate Citizenship: Insights for the C-Suite

Rapid Relief, Smart Oversight: How Strong Financial Controls Ensure Safe Emergency Financial Relief

When disasters strike, our organization’s immediate focus is on getting financial relief into the hands of those who need it most. But behind every successful emergency relief distribution is a complex financial operation that must pivot from routine operations to crisis response in an instant...

Storytelling

*Also see Video library

Emergency Financial Relief During the 2025 Federal Shutdown

The federal government shutdown that began October 1, 2025 and lasted 43 days became the longest in U.S. history, creating unprecedented financial hardship for federal workers and their families...

A Lifeline During Recovery: How a Direct Financial Grant Eased Medical Crisis Burden

When a sudden health diagnosis upends someone’s life, the medical challenges are just one part of the struggle.

The 2025 Philippines Typhoons: How One Grant Made a Generational Difference

The 2025 typhoon season brought devastating challenges to communities across the Philippines, with multiple severe storms displacing families, destroying homes and creating cascading financial crises for millions...

Beyond the Los Angeles Wildfires: How Client Leaders Created New Beginnings for Their Employees

When wildfires tore through Los Angeles in early January 2025, one E4E Relief client’s employee and their family of four found themselves among those who were forced to evacuate their homes with little warning. 

Hurricane Helene's wrath and Western North Carolina's indominable heart

Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in North Carolina on September 27, 2024, has left an indelible mark on the western region of the state, particularly the areas...

The transformative impact of Emergency Financial Relief on employee Mental Health and Well-being

An employee of a large sporting goods retailer was facing mental health challenges, and the employer made a significant impact on their life. This heartwarming story... 


Grantee testimonials

"Dear Relief Team, I just want to say 'thank you' for this beautiful message and in letting me know, someone not only listens, but actually cares. I have been so blessed by you all's blessing to me. I am forever grateful, very much appreciative, straight from my heart. I'm in tears right now typing this message. I didn't know what I was going to do."

"Hello, I just received notice of my award and would like to send a special thank you to whoever took the time to consider my request. This was truly my last hope. I cannot express enough gratitude for this blessing and plan to hopefully become a donor so that I may assist someone else in the future. God bless you and happy holidays to everyone who made this possible."

"By receiving this relief it has helped me and my family gain a sort of stability. I was extremely happy to be granted the funds because we were going to be evicted, our lights disconnected, and be thrown out on the streets. This is an awesome program and it shows how family-oriented my employer really is. I love my job. Thank you again." 

"I wasn't aware that my job offered this support until my supervisor learned about my home situation and encouraged me to apply. Thanks to this assistance, I was able to leave my challenging environment, hire movers to relocate myself and my two children, and cover the necessary deposits. A wonderful blessing! Thank you again!"

"Peace of mind was achieved because a big chunk of the expenses were covered and provided by E4E [Relief]. This peace of mind for myself, relatives, and friends is priceless! Stress was eliminated and we were able to focus on getting well and recovering. Thank you for the assistance!"

"The relief was instrumental in my time of need. My wife passed unexpectedly and the grant helped me tend to her with dignity."

"The relief fund really took me out of a depression stage and a domestic situation where myself and my children feel at peace now."

"It really provided relief to me and my family. We are so thankful thinking that my son's medical needs have been provided through the help of this grant and it will help prevent him from developing additional complicated health problems."

"Having that extra money while on leave helped me concentrate on taking care of my wife through her cancer treatment instead of how we'd keep the house and eat for a couple of months. It really helped."

"I was able to get on my feet as one doctor and one medicine increased by over $800."

"I felt a huge burden lifted from my shoulders and improved my mental health as well."

Community relief + impact

Brave of Heart Fund
ImpactStack®
Hurricane Helene Community Fund

Case studies

From crisis to commitment
A holistic approach to employee hardship relief
The impact of compassion

Video library

*Also see Storytelling

Hurricane Helene: The E4E Relief Response

One year after Hurricane Helene, we reflect on the strength of communities, the compassion of employers and the impact of Emergency Financial Relief.

E4E Relief Product Video: Emergency Financial Relief

E4E Relief’s Emergency Financial Relief platform enables companies to quickly support employees and communities during crises worldwide.

E4E Relief ImpactStack℠

Our impact research tells a powerful story about what happens when companies support their people during disasters and hardships.

Spokespeople bios

Matt Pierce

Chief Executive Officer

Courtney Ramey

Chief Operating Officer

Davida Rivens

Chief Impact Officer

Allyson Colaco

VP & Director, Client Success

Ashley Oster

VP & Director, Marketing & Partnerships

Earned media

Local nonprofit E4E Relief names new CEO

By Erik Spanberg

January 8, 2025

Disasters spotlight the importance of employee emergency funds

By Theresa Agovino

January 21, 2025

When Disaster Strikes: How HR Leaders Can Help Employees Recover

By Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza and Erin Behrens

January 17, 2025

Companies Embrace Total Rewards to Enhance Retention

December 17, 2024

Charlotte businesses, nonprofits step up Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

By Erik Spanberg

October 7, 2024