Spartanburg Area Chapter of the SCRLA Introduces "Hubitality"

The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, on November 8 at 1881 Event Hall.

Hubitality, a new community program modeled after the Giving Kitchen in Atlanta, will provide emergency assistance to hospitality industry employees in Spartanburg County in times of personal crisis. Donations to Hubitality will support grantees’ basic service needs, such as paying utility bills and/or rent. In addition to financial support, the program connects hospitality workers with appropriate government and community organizations that can provide the following services to those in need: employment, financial services, health and wellness, housing, legal, mental health, and substance abuse.

“Pinnacle Hospitality is excited to support such an amazing new fund right here in Spartanburg,” said Crystal Pace, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Pinnacle Hospitality and Spartanburg Chapter board member. “I am personally so proud to be involved in the launch of a fund and resource hub that really highlights what Spartanburg hospitality is all about—helping each member of our community thrive and feel supported. What a great way for each of us as a community to show that we all care deeply for one another.”

Hubitality will begin accepting applications and officially launch the program in early January 2022 with a public event to be held at the Spartanburg Marriott. To learn more about Hubitality and how you can donate or request assistance, please visit hubitality.org or scrla.org/donations.