Willie Lopez Emergency Assistance Fund Email Format
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Willie Lopez Emergency Assistance Fund is a small nonprofit organization operating in the philanthropic fundraising services field and organized as a 501(c)(3). It is sustained by donations from Tailored Brands, Inc. employees to support fellow coworkers who encounter financial emergencies caused by unforeseen and catastrophic events. The fund was established in memory of Willie Lopez, a district manager who died unexpectedly, leaving his wife and four children in financial hardship. Since its inception in 1997, the fund has distributed nearly $7 million in assistance to thousands of grant recipients, reflecting its impact within the employee community. Based in Fremont, California, the organization maintains a small staff while serving as a relief resource for coworkers facing unexpected financial stress.