“Thank you so much, I truly appreciate this and am grateful for myself and all the other people you have helped.” - Maria, Housekeeping
“I would like to thank you so much for my card during this pandemic, it was much needed to pay bills. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.” - Lequicia, Security
“Thank you again for the difference you have made. It's nice to be part of something so positive in the midst of all the negative.” - Sergio, Bellman
“My family and I are forever thankful for the grant! It couldn’t have come at a better time. It means so much seeing that energy is never destroyed but transferred. This act of kindness is exactly the kind of energy humanity needs to emit and is about— lifting one another up at our worse! Thanks for having shown us that!” - Marc, Banquet Cook
“Please know how much this means to me in these difficult times. I actually have severe underlying health issues so I will be one of the last to come out of my safe place when this is over. Thank you again for helping so many of us and I hope you know what a difference you have made.” - Melanie, Room Service
“I wanted to thank you so much in these difficult times for your gift that has helped mainly with food and supplies for our household. We, as a family, thank you and my immediate supervisor that nominated me so much. You are a glimmer of hope and light in the darkness!” - Mark, Server
“Thank you so much for choosing me to receive this grant! I greatly appreciate the recognition, and the $500 will assist my wife and I so much during these trying times. We do have a little one on the way at the end of June and still some nursery stocking to do before she arrives! Look forward to being back to work soon.” - Kris, Front Desk Agent
“Thank you again, I am still in shock! This grant has helped to pay it forward a bit. I bought my coworkers that are still working pizza because I am not there to cook for them :). And will do again soon. I also ordered her some groceries and much needed supplies. This enables me to help out again. Thank you!” - Tamara, Accounting
“Thank you so much! It is an honor to be mentioned with all of these other noteworthy colleagues. This just reinforces the community throughout the hospitality industry that unites us all. Not only do we take pride in taking care of the guests, but also of each other. It amazes me that this foundation is focused on taking care of their own. This grant will be of great assistance in paying essential bills online. Thank you so much once again for your generosity, it is greatly appreciated.” - Summer, Communications Agent
“I have received a grant from the Above and Beyond Foundation last week. I am grateful for the grant that I have received which is very helpful at these unprecedented times. I appreciate what the foundation is doing and for the recognition it gives to people like me who strive to go above and beyond to serve.” - Deresse, Club Attendant
“I do really appreciate your help in this difficult time due to Covid-19. Thank You Above and Beyond Foundation for the eGift $500 VISA Card and for thinking about us and looking out for my family and other families in this time of uncertainty. This egift will go a long way in helping my family and I. I’m looking forward to getting back to work soon, contributing and making an impact.” - Peter, Kitchen Supervisor
“I would like to thank the Above and Beyond Foundation for the recognition given to me. It is with pride and joy that I accept the award, and this is a proof of the support given by the management of my hotel and especially my banquet team.” - Manny, Banquet Server
“I'm proud of being a Marriott family member. Thank you very much for the grant, it means a lot to me and my family during this crisis. This will help me buy food and to pay our bills. I hope this virus will end very soon. Thank you so much.” - Desta, Room Attendant