Killington Donates $100,000 To Jamaican Employees After Hurricane Melissa
In a powerful show of solidarity, Killington Resort and Pico Mountain in Vermont have pledged $100,000 in direct aid to support around 100 Jamaican employees whose families were impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
In a powerful show of solidarity, Killington Resort and Pico Mountain in Vermont have pledged $100,000 in direct aid to support around 100 Jamaican employees whose families were impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
This donation marks the first step in a broader commitment to employee wellbeing under Killington’s “Connect and Project” pillars—principles that prioritise compassion, action, and community resilience. It will provide $1,000 to each affected team member to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastating storm.
The initiative underscores the resorts’ commitment to their international workforce, many of whom travel thousands of miles each winter to power Vermont’s ski season.
“These team members breathe life into every lift ride, every slope, and every après-ski meal,” said a spokesperson for Killington. “After listening to the needs of our impacted team members, it’s clear that their most urgent need is direct cash assistance, to send money back home to loved ones. Now it’s our turn to give back.”
The relief effort is being bolstered by a public GoFundMe campaign which aims to raise an additional $50,000 and run all through the upcoming season, inviting guests and community members to contribute additional support. All funds raised will go directly to impacted Jamaican workers in the Killington area.
Jamaican staff play a vital role in Killington’s seasonal operations, often arriving through a visa programme which allows U.S. businesses to hire foreign workers for temporary, non-agricultural roles. With domestic labour shortages common in ski towns, international workers have become essential to keeping resorts running smoothly during peak winter months.
