OUR STORY

While 2024 marks the official kickoff of the ExplorUS Cares Foundation, the mission of this program began much earlier in the company’s history. In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic devasted all facets of our lives. Across the world and the U.S., most events, services, and public spaces were shut down, including parks and forests. This forced the company to suspend operations, leaving hundreds of our team members suddenly unemployed. Seeing the critical need, ExplorUS’ leadership quickly worked to create an emergency aid process to provide financial assistance to staff who requested it.

Another event that deeply affected ExplorUS came in 2023 at our annual leadership conference. One of the company’s most prominent leaders, Orin McCann, passed away while attending the gathering. Orin’s sudden death and the response to help support his family emphasized the need for a proactive program to assist our employees and their families when they are faced with a crisis.

The ExplorUS Cares Foundation has been officially established to help staff cope with an emergency that results in a financial strain.

VISION

The ExplorUS Cares Foundation is the official national nonprofit organization created to support our employees experiencing a time of need. Providing a short-term monetary grant can help relieve the hardship caused by a family tragedy, natural disaster or other crisis.

As one of ExplorUS’ core values, we regard our associates as our most important resource, working throughout the country to fulfill ExplorUS’ mission and vision. ExplorUS Cares reflects the company culture of supporting our staff, and this includes helping them navigate difficult times. 

HOW TO HELP

Funding is provided by contributions from ExplorUS staff, company partners, and other generous donors. A committee of respected volunteers works to ensure the growth of the Foundation’s relief funds, communicates foundation initiatives and fundraising goals, and oversees disbursement of funds to applicants.

We want to enable our employees and the wider communities in which we serve to help each other and support their co-workers and neighbors. ExplorUS staff can contribute to the fund through convenient one-time or recurring tax-deductible contributions from their paycheck. A donation of any size makes an impact.