Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association introduces new emergency assistance program
November 9, 2021
The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, last evening. The event took place at 1881 Event Hall.
Hubitality, a new community program modeled after the Giving Kitchen in Atlanta, will provide emergency assistance to hospitality industry employees in Spartanburg County in times of personal crisis. Donations to Hubitality will support grantees’ basic service needs, such as paying utility bills and/or rent. In addition to financial support, the program connects hospitality workers with appropriate government and community organizations that can provide the following services to those in need: employment, financial services, health and wellness, housing, legal, mental health, and substance abuse.
“Pinnacle Hospitality is excited to support such an amazing new fund right here in Spartanburg,” said Crystal Pace, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Pinnacle Hospitality and Spartanburg Chapter board member. “I am personally so proud to be involved in the launch of a fund and resource hub that really highlights what Spartanburg hospitality is all about—helping each member of our community thrive and feel supported. What a great way for each of us as a community to show that we all care deeply for one another.”
Hubitality will begin accepting applications and officially launch the program in early January 2022 with a public event to be held at the Spartanburg Marriott. To learn more about Hubitality and how you can donate or request assistance, please visit hubitality.org.
About Hubitality
Hubitality, is a program of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and a project of the Spartanburg Area Restaurant and Lodging Association, a chapter of the SCRLA. It is the mission of Hubitality to provide emergency assistance to hospitality industry employees in Spartanburg County in times of personal crisis. All of the funds raised are distributed locally. For more information, please visit hubitality.org.
About the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
For more than 75 years, the SCRLA has represented more than 2,200 member companies and 210,000 employees across the state. Our mission is to promote, protect and educate the foodservice and lodging industries of our state and to ensure positive business growth for our members. The SCRLA strives to represent the best interests of its members on small business issues, hospitality and tourism concerns and towards the protection of South Carolina’s quality of life. For more information, please visit SCRLA.org.
