Sometimes unfortunate events occur that are beyond our control.

WestRock has a long history of responding to disasters around the world through international relief organizations such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. The global impact of these assistance programs is undeniable; however, when disaster strikes close to home, WestRock team members like to know their co-workers are taken care of and are willing to pitch in to help them get back on their feet. That’s why we established the WestRock Employee Relief Fund.

Since the Fund was established in 2005, more than $2.8 million has been provided to WestRock team members impacted by a natural or man-made disaster, such as a home fire, tornado, hurricane, flood or tsunami. Thanks to the generous support from WestRock employees and other donors, the Employee Relief Fund is available to help our team members when an unexpected disaster strikes.

Governance

The Employee Relief Fund is governed by a Board of Directors and Grant Administrative Committee comprised of WestRock team members.

Employee Relief Fund Board

  • Greg Amato
  • Diana Benben
  • Carrie Callender
  • Lindsay Helms
  • Bernie Kraus
  • Louis Peake
  • Oscar Rangel
  • Valerie Taliaferro
  • LaTascha Traylor

 

  • Mandy Burnette, Fund Administrator

Grant Administrative Committee

  • Shelley Cross
  • Lindsay Hels
  • Robin McAhon
  • Doug Sharo
  • Broderick Smith
  • Bob Stanton
  • Craig Walley
  • Terri Woulfe

 

  • Kaitlin Kress, Grant Administrator

If you have a question about the Employee Relief Fund, contact us at employeerelieffund@westrock.com.

If you have experienced a financial hardship due to a natural or man-made disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood, or home fire, you may be eligible for a grant from the WestRock Employee Relief Fund. Click the dropdown below to download an application in your preferred language.

Have a general question about the Employee Relief Fund, or want to know more about applying for a grant or making a donation? Click the dropdown below to view our program FAQ in your preferred language.

 



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Additional Resources

The Employee Relief Fund is available to help co-workers in the immediate days and weeks following a natural or man-made disaster, but we know more assistance may be needed to help with long-term recovery. Click the links below to learn more about other organizations that may be able to provide additional assistance.

Resources in the United States

American Red Cross

FEMA

International Organizations

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies