Six weeks after the devastating Hurricane Maria crossed over Puerto Rico, many communities are unfortunately still without electricity and resources. While reports estimate that about 40% of power sources are back online, not all of it is actually reaching the people who need it in their homes, schools, and places of work, leaving a large portion of the community at a standstill. (1)

But in times of upheaval and tragedy like this, there are always glimpses of human goodness that shine through and highlight how everyday heroes are stepping up to make a difference in their neighbor’s lives.  Today, news has surfaced that the owner of TJ Maxx and its brands, which include Marshall’s and HomeGoods, has quietly been paying its employees their regular wages even though their stores are still closed after the hurricane’s devastation. 

The best part of this story is that the company made no effort to promote their decision as a public relations campaign. Rather, the public became aware when a Ivan Melendez posted about being worried for his son who was an employee at the temporarily closed Marshall’s until his son informed him that he was still being paid while the country’s officials continued to work to re-establish power for all areas. 

“Based on the devastating situation in Puerto Rico, we can confirm that we have continued to pay our TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Associates on the island,” the company said in a statement to HuffPost. “We believe it is the right thing for us to do under these circumstances.” (2)

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