Running to Support the HCAP Employee Assistance Fund
Supporting the financial well-being of employees across its portfolio companies is an important part of HCAP’s approach to building resilient businesses.
In December 2025, HCAP Partners’ Stefan Okhuysen completed the De Mar a Mar ultra trail race, running 105 kilometers across the rugged terrain of Baja California Sur. Stefan dedicated the run to raising awareness and support for the HCAP Employee Assistance Fund (EAF)—a program that provides emergency financial assistance to portfolio company employees facing unexpected hardships.
To support the effort, HCAP’s management team committed to donating $300 per kilometer, helping generate additional funding for the EAF and reinforcing the firm’s commitment to supporting the financial well-being of frontline workers across its portfolio. To date, the HCAP EAF has distributed more than $122K to support employees across the portfolio¹.
“The Employee Assistance Fund provides meaningful support for employees across our portfolio companies when unexpected challenges arise. I wanted to use this race as an opportunity to help raise awareness and support for the program.”
The HCAP Employee Assistance Fund (EAF)
The HCAP EAF was established in partnership with Canary to provide grants² of up to $1,500 to employees across HCAP’s portfolio companies who are facing unexpected hardships such as medical emergencies, natural disasters, or sudden loss of income.
As part of the firm’s Gainful Jobs Approach™, the fund reflects HCAP’s belief that financial stability and support systems are essential components of job quality. Grants are designed to provide immediate relief during difficult circumstances, helping employees recover and return to work with greater stability and peace of mind.
Grants may support situations such as:
Medical expenses not covered by insurance
Natural disasters or property emergencies
Loss of income or family emergencies
Transportation disruptions affecting work
2025 HCAP EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND ACTIVITY
$50K
Dispersed across 46 grants
$1,087
Average Grant Amount
TOP 3 OBSERVED EVENTS
31%
Car issue
19%
Eviction or forced move
17%
Medical bills not covered by insurance
¹Data reflects HCAP Employee Assistance Fund activity since its launch in 2023 through 12/31/25.
²Grants are non-taxable, require no repayment, and are administered through HCAP’s partnership with Canary. To learn more about Canary’s services administering charitable emergency grants to employees in need visit workwithcanary.com.