Hospitality workers pour their talent, energy and heart into serving others. But when a crisis strikes, many find themselves in need of that same support.

Fund it Forward is how we give back to the people behind Michigan hospitality. Join us in our goal to refill the Michigan Hospitality Industry Relief Fund with an extra $25,000 by the end of 2025. Your generosity helps hospitality workers receive grants to cover life’s essentials, like rent, groceries, and medical bills, when hardships happen. To date, we’ve helped Michigan’s hospitality workers stay on their feet during:

Serious illness of an employee or family member
Unexpected hardship
Death of an immediate family member
Unforeseen car repairs that prohibit an employee from working
Housing crises
Domestic abuse
Injuries that prevent employees from working
Natural disasters

Donate now for a chance to win.

Individuals who give $500 before the end of the year will be entered into a drawing for a private chef dinner hosted by Chef Sean Marr. There will also be monthly prize drawings for individuals who sign up for recurring monthly donations.

Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund

By Michigan Hospitality Foundation

Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund

Fund it Forward: Supporting Michigan’s hospitality industry

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