THE ROARK EMPLOYEES ASSISTANCE FUND
With the emergence of COVID-19, Roark quickly focused our philanthropic efforts on those closest to home – our extended Roark family. We launched the Roark Employees Assistance Fund to help our portfolio companies’ team members in a time of great need. The Fund provided relief funds to thousands of our people with $8M contributed. Read More ►
- Values-based leadership is foundational to Primrose and Roark. It’s one reason our affiliation with Roark has been so rewarding and beneficial. Businesses could not fully prepare for a crisis of this magnitude. Very quickly, values sparked action, as Roark generously funded the Employees Assistance Fund to benefit impacted staff members at Primrose schools across the nation. The opportunity to provide support to teachers in need made a difference, not only for the recipients but also for our Franchise Owners and Team Members as we shared collective pride in putting what we teach into practice in a meaningful way. Jo Kirchner CEO Primrose
