F.W. Webb Donates $200K to Support Veteran Workforce Development at Boston Children’s Hospital

BOSTON — F.W. Webb Co. donated $200,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital to support veteran hiring, workforce development, and direct assistance for military and veteran families. According to the company, the contribution establishes the F.W. Webb Veteran Workforce Development Fund with $100,000 and directs another $100,000 to the existing F.W. Webb Extraordinary Needs Fund for Military and Veteran Families.

The Veteran Workforce Development Fund will help Boston Children’s strengthen its recruitment and retention of veteran employees. Funding will support certifications such as the Certified Military Veteran Recruiter designation and military-focused recruiting events. The effort complements partnerships with programs like Edge4Vets, which provides resume and interview preparation for veterans transitioning to civilian roles.

F.W. Webb also renewed its support for patients and families through the Extraordinary Needs Fund, first created in 2021. The fund covers non-medical expenses such as mortgage payments, utility bills, and food vouchers. Boston Children’s reports that all donated dollars go directly to families because the program operates without administrative overhead.

“Helping veterans begin rewarding civilian careers makes the new F.W. Webb Veteran Workforce Development Fund an effort we’re proud to champion alongside the incredible team at Boston Children’s Hospital,” said Jeff Pope, owner and president of F.W. Webb. “We’re equally proud to continue providing stability for patients and their families by sharing critical resources that can make a profound impact on a child’s recovery.”

Boston Children’s veteran-focused groups, including its VALOR employee resource group, provide opportunities for staff to share feedback with leadership and help shape workplace policies. Workforce Development Consultant James Cole said the F.W. Webb fund will help the hospital better align military experience with roles in leadership, IT, clinical services, and other critical areas.

The Extraordinary Needs Fund continues to provide immediate assistance for families when other resources are unavailable. Pamela Chamorro, senior director of social work at Boston Children’s, said the program plays a significant role in improving patient outcomes by helping families manage essential expenses.

F.W. Webb’s contribution reflects its commitment to career pathways, community support, and long-term investment in veteran employees. The company employs veterans across its nine-state footprint and emphasized that the donation will support both workforce development and families receiving care at Boston Children’s Hospital.

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