Continuing our Caring Culture - Support Employees in Need

Meadow Lark – May, 2023 Edition

 By Dick Hoffert, Carolina Meadows Foundation Board Chair

When I moved into Carolina Meadows in 2021, residents told me that our employees are the heartbeat of our community. Residents share a special relationship with our employee team based on mutual caring and respect.

As the new chair of the Carolina Meadows Foundation (CMF) Board of Directors, I am committed to helping further this culture of caring.  At first, I did not realize all the good that CMF does for our community, and particularly our dedicated employees. One example of how CMF helps is our Employee Emergency Fund.     

This fund was started during the pandemic. It raised more than $117,000 from 350 residents and has distributed support to 100 employees in need over the past 3 years. The fund supports financial crisis which affect the employees’ safety, well-being or ability to work. 

The Board is committed to maintaining this crucial life line for our dedicated employees.  After the initial funds were distributed, the Board transferred CMF funds to allow us to continue supporting this vital employee program.  

Here is just one example of how we were able to help.  One employee who had worked at CM  for 11 years needed funds due to a domestic incident where a significant other stole the employee’s savings.  The employee ended up homeless as their own extended family was an unsafe option.  The Employee Emergency Fund provided $600 for a new apartment deposit to get her quickly and safely housed. 

Many of you have expressed an interest in supporting our team, and here is how you can help. You can donate online at carolinameadowsfoundation.org. Click on donate, Employee Fund with sub-designation Employee Emergency Assistance.  You can also write a check to CMF with memo Employee Emergency Fund. Please contact Amy Gorely at 919-370-7213 for more info. Thank you in advance for your caring!