Banfield Pet Hospital has launched a newly-formed associate (employee) relief fund called The Banfield Better Together Fund.
The fund is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity created to provide financial support to current and future Banfield associates in the event of a natural or manmade disaster.
The fund was established for associates, by associates in response to feedback requesting ways to help colleagues in the event of a disaster. It is governed by a Board of Directors and an independent Grant Selection Committee comprised completely of Banfield associates who volunteer their time to represent the other 16,000 associates of Banfield Pet Hospital.
Originally seeded by Banfield Pet Hospital, the fund has already given financial grants to seven associates impacted by recent flooding in Baton Rouge, La. as well as an associate who recently lost her home in a fire.
“At Banfield, we believe it is our responsibility to help our associates when they need it the most,” said Vincent Bradley, Banfield president and CEO. “With more than 16,000 associates working at more than 950 hospitals in 42 states and Puerto Rico, it is inevitable our team will be impacted by emergency situations. I am proud we have already provided support to the associates impacted by flooding in Baton Rouge, and am glad we can give some peace of mind to those impacted in future disasters.”
Qualifying Banfield associates impacted by federal- or state-declared disasters can fill out an application for a tax-free financial grant ranging between $500 and $3,000 on average. The Banfield Better Together Fund helps provide essential living expenses such as housing, utilities, food, clothing and other basic necessities not otherwise covered by insurance.
