August 4, 2026 The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund and the USPS Employee Assistance Program are available to help those who have been affected by recent natural disasters. The relief fund, also known as PERF, provides small grants to help qualifying individuals whose homes have been destroyed or left uninhabitable because of a natural disaster or … Read more
The campaign seeks to create an environment where those who are struggling feel less alone and more apt to seek help. Open conversations are encouraged, and guidance will be shared on recognizing when someone may be in crisis and how to offer meaningful support.
USPS employees who steal, delay or destroy mail can face administrative action.
August 21, 2023 All USPS employees on Maui have been accounted for after wildfires engulfed large swaths of the Hawaiian island this month, the worst natural disaster in the state’s history. Seven postal workers lost their homes, and the homes of two others were damaged. The town of Lahaina — once the capital of the … Read more
January 19, 2023 The Postal Service will hold a veterans roundtable discussion Sunday, Jan. 22, for employees who are in or have served in the military. The virtual event, which takes place at 1 p.m. EST, is hosted by the USPS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team. Several topics — including the Wounded Warriors Leave Act, … Read more
December 22, 2022 The USPS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team will hold a veterans roundtable discussion Sunday, Jan. 22. The virtual event will provide employees who are in or have served in the military with information and resources beneficial to them and their families. This roundtable will focus on the Wounded Warriors Leave Act, suicide … Read more
September 3, 2021 National Suicide Prevention Week, an annual observance that highlights the importance of mental health care and early intervention, is Sept. 5-11. The week includes World Suicide Prevention Day, which is always held Sept. 10 and aims to bring attention to global efforts to prevent suicides. To help raise awareness, the USPS Employee … Read more
