Gaylord Gives | Employee Giving
GaylordGives, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare's Employee Giving Campaign is an exciting way to make a difference in our own facilities. Your gift shows you are proud of the exceptional health care provided by our staff every day.
Our employees give so much of their time and talents to the hospital every day to make a difference in the lives of our patients. No matter what your role is, your dedication sends a powerful message to the community. Our dedicated and talented employees help make Gaylord Specialty Healthcare stronger and allow us to provide exceptional health care to our community.
Choosing to donate to the Employee Giving Campaign says that you believe so strongly in what happens at our hospital that you are willing to support it above and beyond your everyday work by making a gift.

Areas of Giving
Employees have the opportunity to chose from the following areas of need to support our patients and their work.
The Gaylord Fund

The Gaylord Fund is our unrestricted fund that supports the hospital’s greatest needs throughout the year. Last year, more than half of employee gifts to the Gaylord Fund helped provide tuition reimbursement for staff, staff wellness initiatives, special projects, and professional development. Contributions to the Gaylord Fund give Gaylord the flexibility to respond quickly to emerging needs, advance our mission, and ease pressure on the operating budget in lean times.
Special Needs Fund

Technology

Employee Giving dollars for Technology helps keep Gaylord at the forefront of rehabilitation medicine by modernizing and updating equipment across the hospital. A key priority in the coming year is the Luscomb Gym Renovation, where advanced technology will transform the space into a state-of-the-art environment for patient therapy. From robotics and virtual reality to voice recognition and telemedicine, these innovations ensure our patients have access to the most effective tools for recovery and the best possible outcomes.
Get Involved in Employee Giving
What matters most to you? It might be the Special Needs Fund or Traurig House? Perhaps something that has had a direct impact on you such as a scholarship. Many established funds benefit programs, equipment, education, or our patients! You can give to what is important to you!

2025 Employee Giving Participants
Employee Giving FAQs
What is GaylordGives?
GaylordGives is an internal employee giving campaign that demonstrates how philanthropic gifts help us build new facilities, invest in our staff, and fund technology and innovation. Your employee gift provides value to our hospital in many ways. Your gift, dollar for dollar, benefits all our patients and facilities. You have a chance to demonstrate your support to our community. You can trust that your gift is managed wisely and responsibly.
What is the deadline for making a gift?
You can contribute anytime of the year, but all gifts received during the two-week campaign (typically in October) will be eligible for our giveaways and raffle drawings!
When does the payroll deduction begin and end?
Once you agree to do a payroll deduction for your gift, you will become part of our “evergreen” society. Your deduction will continue to be taken out each paycheck until you tell us otherwise. If you sign up during the two-week campaign your payroll deducting will begin the first check in January. If you register during the year, your gift will be taken out on the next pay period after your pledge form is processed. It will recur unless otherwise noted.
Is there a minimum donation?
No amount is too big or too small! Every dollar makes an impact. Whether you sign up to make a $5 contribution per pay period or make a larger one-time donation, every single dollar supports the amazing work that happens daily at Gaylord.
How do I make a gift?
Payroll deduction provides the easiest way to contribute to the Employee Giving Campaign. Please fill out the payroll deduction form here, and send it to Katelyn Muolo in the Development office at kmulo@gaylord.org or you may also make a one-time gift with a check or credit card by clicking here.
Where does my gift go?
You decide where you want to direct your support. The Hospital has many funds that directly benefit patients, employees, our community. You may direct your gift to the fund of your choice, or simply to support the area of greatest need.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes.
Who do I contact if I have any additional questions?
Please contact Katelyn Muolo, Assistant Director of Events and Donor Relations at (203) 741-3454 or kmuolo@gaylord.org.
Employee Testimonials
"I participate in Employee Giving because I feel that it is important to give to an organization that makes such a positive impact in patients' lives. Being a non-profit donor money is important and I know every dollar counts."
"By participating in the Gaylord Gives campaign, I am contributing to a cause that aligns with my values and making a positive impact in the lives of our patients and organization. The money that is raised from the campaign is truly transformative. It has helped fund many essential programs and enhance the lives of Gaylord's staff and patients. It is inspiring to see how as a collective, this campaign can uplift lives and impart change."
"My job here is to help patients anyway I can. No matter how big or small and I believe that a great way to help patients is by giving back to the hospital for needed patient programs and equipment."
"Despite my years of service exceeding 20, I have worked at other facilities that do not have nearly as many opportunities as we do at Gaylord. Annual donations allow for state-of-the-art technologies, access to conference for staff to provide best practice treatments, and allows for certain items to be provided to patients when their insurance may not cover them. Gaylord is top of the line when it comes to our reputation, our staff and the services we provide. It starts with us, with employee giving, to continue this trend."