Hurricane Helene Relief: PrideStaff Aids Asheville Office With GoFundMe Campaign

October 22, 2024

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In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support its Asheville, North Carolina office. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall on September 26, leaving the area severely damaged and cutting off access to essential resources such as food, water, and electricity.

PrideStaff employees and associates in the Asheville area have been deeply affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Several employees experienced severe damage to their homes, including flood and fallen tree damage, with three employees losing everything. In response, PrideStaff has provided essential supplies to impacted employees and has shared critical information about disaster unemployment assistance to help them through this challenging time.

The Asheville office, which was hit particularly hard, is currently operating without water or internet, and mobile hotspots have been unreliable. Although a temporary office has been set up to manage payroll processing, there is no estimated timeline for the full restoration of services. PrideStaff’s relief fund aims to assist employees and associates during this challenging time, providing critical support for their recovery efforts.

“We’re extremely grateful that our Home Office organized this fundraiser to help our employees whose homes and livelihoods were impacted by Hurricane Helene’s devastation,” said Della Taylor, SHRM-CP, Owner/Strategic-Partner of the PrideStaff Asheville office. “Although the hurricane hit weeks ago, several clients are still not open – or not open at full capacity.”

“Right now, many of our field associates cannot work and need help to offset the loss of income, home and work supplies, household items, and other expenses incurred due to Helene,” continued Taylor. “This GoFundMe campaign is our way to help them get back on their feet, start working again, and rebuild their lives.”

“Our people are the reason PrideStaff continues to grow,” said PrideStaff Co-CEO Tammi Heaton. “They work hard to provide for their families, and Hurricane Helene left many unable to earn a paycheck. Challenging times bring out the best in our team, and we’re banding together to help. The GoFundMe campaign is an effective way to make an immediate, positive impact on the individuals at the heart of our business.”

To contribute to the PrideStaff Asheville Relief fund, visit the GoFundMe page here.

About PrideStaff
PrideStaff was founded in the 1970s as 100% company-owned units and began staffing franchising in 1995. It operates offices in North America to serve thousands of clients and is headquartered in Central California. With 40-plus years in the staffing business, PrideStaff offers the resources and expertise of a national firm, with the spirit, dedication, and personal service of smaller, entrepreneurial firms. PrideStaff is the only nationwide commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in annual revenue to earn ClearlyRated’s prestigious Best of Staffing® 15-Year Diamond Award, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality.

For more information on our services, or staffing franchise information, visit our website.