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The latest education and conversations on emergency relief solutions, from our team and the industry.
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Thought Leadership
Why I serve on the E4E Relief Board of Directors
April 14, 2025 - The foundation for my leadership is a book called “Servant Leadership,” by Robert Greenleaf. That's where my feet are planted. The book is essentially about doing what we can for “the least of these,” and it’s about enabling and empowering
E4E Relief In the Media
In The Media, Announcements
E4E Relief – social enterprise providing charitable Emergency Financial Relief – launches Hurricane Helene Community Fund
October 09, 2024 - North Carolina-headquarter organization bridges the long-term disaster relief gap with direct grants to individuals, helping people rebuild and recover
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Why I serve on the E4E Relief Board of Directors
The foundation for my leadership is a book called “Servant Leadership,” by Robert Greenleaf. That's where my feet are planted. The book is essentially about doing what…
Empower your colleagues for resilience when preparing for natural disasters of all sizes
With the unpredictability created by climate and geopolitical events, the importance of Emergency Financial Relief programs, and the leaders who administer them, is…
Partner Spotlight – YourCause from Blackbaud
E4E Relief's CEO Matt Pierce connected with Dale Strange, president and chief operating officer, corporate impact solutions at Blackbaud, to discuss technology's role in…
The trifecta of financial wellness: Empower employees, elevate organizations and strengthen communities
In a recent webinar I co-hosted with Lynne Walters of Ally Financial, we discussed the transformative power of employee financial wellness programs. In our exploration…
Reflection and vision: our annual CEO Letter
As we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future, I am honored to send this note as E4E Relief’s CEO. Our journey together has been one of growth, learning…
Editorial coverage: Charlotte Business Journal
Charlotte-based nonprofit E4E Relief has named its new CEO: Matt Pierce, a former finance executive with the organization who became interim chief last summer.
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…
Recovery after ruin: Overcoming an unexpected house fire and its relation to the national housing crisis
The 2024 housing crisis is a complex issue influenced by a multitude of factors, including economic instability, climate change and natural disasters. One often…
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…
Building organizational trust and employee well-being through Emergency Financial Relief
Now more than ever, organizational trust is the cornerstone of every thriving organization. While some leaders may shrink from associating the word ‘trust’ with the…
Financial first responders in the deluge: One person’s story of resilience after the 2024 Brazil flood
In the spring of 2024, the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil faced an unprecedented catastrophe. Torrential rains pounded the region in April and May,…
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