Sid: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Nearly three in five Americans are unable to handle a $1,000 emergency expense. This financial vulnerability has led to low and middle-income employees being financially stressed, causing turnover, and poor job performance and wellbeing. Currently, employers address this challenge by providing a 401(k) for retirement, offering financial education, and bonuses or grants—all of which have had limited impact. Payroll-deducted, employer-rewarded emergency savings accounts have not only been more effective, but also requested as the top financial benefit by most employees. That's exactly what we do.
Debra: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Billion Strong, an initiative by Ruh Global IMPACT, aims to empower people with disabilities to embrace their identities and become discoverable. Many individuals with hidden disabilities fear discrimination, but by fostering a global community across 98 countries, Billion Strong encourages persons with disabilities (PWD) to unite, share their experiences, and bridge the understanding gap, enabling meaningful inclusion in corporations and education systems.
Eva: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! As many as one in three students in the US suffer "period poverty," meaning they don't have period care items to take care of their periods. The products are super expensive and families struggle to pay for rent, food, and transportation costs and so often can't afford to buy tampons or pads. The result? Students stay home from school when on their periods, risk their health by using supplies for too long, or use make-do supplies like toilet paper or rags. What The Kwek Society does is get period care items into schools with significant indigenous populations so that all students affected can stay in school and maintain good health and sense of dignity when on their periods. We also educate students about periods and puberty.
