Scholarship Intent: Home Depot Orange Scholars offers scholarships to associates’ children pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college/university based on financial need and academic performance, as well as community involvement and leadership.
What does the homer fund cover?
The Homer Fund helps associates who are unable to pay for housing, utilities, medical insurance premiums, food, clothing and uninsured home modifications because of an illness or injury sustained by the associate, their legal spouse or legal dependent.
How long does it take to get approved for the Homer Fund?
The Homer Fund will ALWAYS provide the most assistance possible, based on the qualifying event and the necessary expenses. Please allow 5-7 business days for this process to take place.
What is the name of the scholarship program established for children of Home Depot associates?
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASSOCIATES’ CHILDREN The Homer Fund’s Orange Scholars program offers scholarships to qualified children or dependents of hourly associates based on financial need, academic performance, community involvement and leadership.
What is a Homer award?
A Homer Award from Home Depot is given to employees by managers or supervisors to recognize their achievements on the job. They are a series of badges given out to Home Depot employees as part of their Orange Awards and can result in achievements for the employee.
How do Homer badges work?
-Badges for great customer service. 3 Homer badge equals bronze award and it’s $50 to check. 6 badges equals $60 with silver award, 9 home badge equals $75 and it’s a gold, and 12 total badges equals a $100 and a really cool Fossil Watch that says Home Depot on it. More money and prizes when you do more.
How many associates have received support from the Homer Fund?
Over the years, more than 138,000 associates have received support totaling over $176 million. The Direct Grant helps associates through tragic events such as death, natural disaster, fire, illness or injury, and a spouse’s lay-off or company closure.
How much does the Homer Fund award to associates in need on a monthly basis?
More than $1.5 million dollars is awarded to associates in need on a monthly basis. The Homer Fund receives more than 1,000 requests each month from associates who are not able to pay their basic living expenses due to an unexpected occurrence.
How can I see the Homer Awards?
To check the level of your Homer Awards, you can log in to the Orange Awards page using your Home Depot employee information. This is the best way to gain updates on your progress with the Homer Awards at Home Depot.
What do Homer awards do?
The Homer awards are given out by management for providing excellent customer service and/or by exceeding normal work expectations.
What is the Homer Fund’s Orange scholarship?
The Homer Fund’s Orange Scholars program offers scholarships to qualified children or dependents of hourly associates based on financial need, academic performance, community involvement and leadership. Financial need is the highest consideration.
What percentage of Home Depot Employees contribute to Homer Fund?
More than 95% of Home Depot associates contribute to the Homer Fund. Every dollar they donate helps a fellow associate in need.
What does the Homer Fund do for its associates?
+CHECK IT OUT: Meet an associate who was helped by The Homer Fund after an unexpected increase in the size of her family. The Homer Fund’s Orange Scholars program offers scholarships to qualified children or dependents of hourly associates based on financial need, academic performance, community involvement and leadership.
