In lieu of its annual gala, Hackensack Meridian – Meridian Health Foundation will host a virtual program to raise funds for the Hackensack Meridian Health Circle of Compassion program, which provides compassionate, timely and equitable financial assistance to team members affected by a disaster or personal monetary hardship.

Called “Circle of Compassion Virtual Celebration – Essential Workers, Essential Needs,” the virtual event will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov.