Be ready to support your team whenever disaster strikes

Canary’s employee relief fund is an equitable solution that quickly gets workers emergency grants in the wake of natural disasters without surges in internal HR management.

Take it from those who entrust employee disaster relief to Canary

Since inception, Visionworks has cared for hundreds of associates by providing assistance to those impacted by natural disasters or other financial hardships. In partnership with Canary, our associates have the ability to access funds quickly with minimal effort.”

-Robert Allison, VP, HR People Operations at Visionworks

Be there for your team whenever disaster strikes

Shift from reactive crisis managers and be ready respond to disasters in real-time by proactively setting up relief funds.

While waiting for state or federal help, an employee relief fund helps your employees immediately start recovering from the disaster.

Proudly feature financial assistance as part of your plan & launch your disaster response in real-time.

Employee disaster relief funds help hardship recovery

How it works

Together, we ensure your employees have immediate access to financial help when disaster strikes

Design it
We work with you to identify your company's program requirements and build your unique, whit-labeled landing page.
Launch it
Share your company's latest financial well-being resource widely. The more they hear about it, the more likely they are to apply when they need it.
Train managers
Managers know their teams best and they should be equipped to remind employees of the employee relief fund and how to use it.
Employees apply
Using a unique ID, employees log into the application, answer standard questions, and upload required documentation. The Canary team responds within 48 hours.
Grants approved
Canary's team of grant managers work 24/7 to review and decision applications. Approved grantees will receive tax-free money in their PayPal account within 48 hours.
Money received
All approved grantees will receive their tax-free grant in their PayPal account within 48 hours.

Related resources from Canary

Canary helps companies provide employee relief funds

While communities most affected by natural disasters rely on insurance or government aid for assistance, it often takes a long time and involves a great deal of paperwork. In the immediate aftermath of a storm, even small amounts of help can be useful and appreciated.

Read the full blog: “Employee Disaster Relief Funds: A Financial Lifeline”

How companies of any size can be there for their employees in times of need

There is no better time to […] support employees’ financial wellness in advance of inevitable ups and downs, whether caused by living in the path of a hurricane or wildfire, or by more personal events that present similar challenges. Without a plan, we are forced to be reactive crisis managers.

Read the full blog: “Keeping the Human(ity) in HR by Helping Employees with Emergencies”

HR leaders discussing how to create a safety net for their employees

Leaders who figure out how to do something about their employees’ financial stress are the ones who will create the most value, deliver impact, and help their employees lead extraordinary lives.

– Read the full Fast Company op-ed, “How leaders can create a safety net for their employees”

Ready to give your employees access to inclusive financial support?

Schedule a call with our team to see how Canary can help you implement an easy, dignified solution for employees to request and receive support when they need it most.

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