National Volunteer Month

The Historic Westside Celebrates National Volunteer Month With Day of Service Along James P. Brawley Corridor

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Westside Future Fund (WFF) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Warrick Dunn Charities and WD Communities for a multi-site volunteer project along the historic Westside's James P. Brawley Corridor. This collaboration is the first volunteer activation of its kind focused on a key corridor in WFF's service footprint and underscores a shared commitment to the revitalization and equitable development of Atlanta's Westside community.

Key Points: 
  • "WFF has over 30 properties we've acquired or are at various stages of development within the James P. Brawley Corridor.
  • "Like-minded leaders have long talked about how we can give back, and one area we all agreed on was helping to revitalize the historic Westside.
  • Named after the former president of Clark College, James P. B Rawley Drive is the main corridor crossing through the heart of English Avenue.
  • "WFF has over 30 properties – single family, multifamily, and commercial -- we've acquired or are at various stages of development within the James P. Brawley Corridor.

30,000 Small Businesses Started with Help from SCORE Volunteers Last Year

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.
  • "SCORE's volunteers tirelessly share their time and expertise as mentors to our nation's entrepreneurs, fostering vibrant small business communities and bringing the American dream to life, " said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
  • "Their dedication is measured not only by each small business they support, but in the economic impact of those businesses locally and nationally."
  • SCORE mentor Ernise Cummings explains why she volunteers: "Mentoring with SCORE provides me with satisfaction that I am paying it forward, helping someone else find their way to small business success."

Post Consumer Brands Employees Unite to Provide Nearly 58,000 Meals to Families Facing Food Insecurity As Part of Annual 'Ingredients for Good' Volunteer Initiative

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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LAKEVILLE, Minn., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Consumer Brands employees from across 13 U.S. and Canadian locations came together as part of the company's annual "Ingredients for Good" initiative to provide nearly 58,000 meals for local families facing food insecurity during National Volunteer Month in April.

Key Points: 
  • LAKEVILLE, Minn., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Post Consumer Brands employees from across 13 U.S. and Canadian locations came together as part of the company's annual "Ingredients for Good" initiative to provide nearly 58,000 meals for local families facing food insecurity during National Volunteer Month in April.
  • This year's effort focused on ensuring underrepresented communities of color have access to culturally familiar foods and flavors that don't usually make it to food shelves.
  • "Our 'Ingredients for Good' volunteer initiative aligns with our purpose, which is to make lives better by making delicious food accessible to all," said Nicolas Catoggio, president and chief executive officer of Post Consumer Brands.
  • Remote employees from across North America also volunteered their time during the month to support local nonprofits in the communities where they live and work.

Operation Smile Highlights Dedicated Volunteers and Volunteer Programs During National Volunteer Month

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- April is National Volunteer Month, a perfect time to recognize the outstanding contributions volunteers make to nonprofits and celebrate their dedication to worthy causes. Global surgical nonprofit Operation Smile has expansive medical and student volunteer programs consisting of thousands of kind-hearted generous volunteers supporting the organization's mission to provide free cleft repair surgery and comprehensive care to individuals living in underserved communities around the world. For National Volunteer Month, Operation Smile recognizes a group of volunteers whose dedication to the cause and enthusiasm for helping others embodies the spirit of the organization.

Key Points: 
  • For National Volunteer Month, Operation Smile recognizes a group of volunteers whose dedication to the cause and enthusiasm for helping others embodies the spirit of the organization.
  • In the past year, Dr. Hoffmeister has expanded his volunteer duties by serving on the Operation Smile Champion Program in Guatemala.
  • At Operation Smile there are a multitude of ways to volunteer, from medical volunteers treating patients to student volunteers participating in service projects and hosting fundraisers.
  • This National Volunteer Month, Operation Smile encourages individuals to consider giving back to their communities or being of service to those in need.

GPS Capital Markets Establishes Charity Initiative ‘GPS Days of Giving’

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GPS Capital Markets, LLC, a leading fintech firm offering corporate foreign exchange services has established a new charity initiative, ‘GPS Days of Giving.’ This initiative delivers on our pledge to increase service opportunities for each employee throughout the international company.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GPS Capital Markets, LLC, a leading fintech firm offering corporate foreign exchange services has established a new charity initiative, ‘GPS Days of Giving.’ This initiative delivers on our pledge to increase service opportunities for each employee throughout the international company.
  • GPS Days of Giving is a charity initiative that GPS will hold annually to make a positive impact in its communities.
  • April is National Volunteer Month, and GPS wanted to find a way to do its part to give back.
  • "I am proud to see GPS Capital Markets' "Days of Giving" campaign come to fruition.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Volunteer Services Program Receives Multi-Million Dollar Commitment from The Wawa Foundation to Continue and Expand Offerings, Further Amplifying the Volunteer and Patient Family Experience

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced a $6.15 million donation from The Wawa Foundation to elevate and expand the hospital's Wawa Volunteer Services program. The gift will establish a Wawa Coffee and Care Cart, currently operating on CHOP's Philadelphia campus, at CHOP's second inpatient hospital, the Middleman Family Pavilion in King of Prussia, in July 2023.  The gift will also enable the purchase and upgrade of coffee makers, single serve brewing systems, pods and other accessories to provide a warm drink to employees, patient families and visitors. Additionally, the gift will provide funding for the reception area of a Family Resource Center in the new patient tower on CHOP's Philadelphia campus, scheduled to open in 2028. 

Key Points: 
  • To recognize this investment, the welcome area of the Family Resource Center will incorporate The Wawa Foundation's name.
  • While Wawa Volunteer Services at CHOP was established in 2016, Wawa's legacy of support for CHOP began more than 165 years ago.
  • Since 1855, Wawa and CHOP have shared a steadfast commitment to compassionate care for children and an emphasis on serving the entire family.
  • "The Wawa Foundation's investment will empower us to deliver a seamless, inclusive, family-centered experience to everyone who enters our doors.

Gilbane Supports Employee Volunteerism with Volunteer Time Off Program

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, one of the world's leading and longest continually-operated, family-owned construction management firms, is recognizing National Volunteer Month this April by promoting its recently initiated volunteer time off (VTO) program, which is designed to support its employees' community involvement and passion for giving back.

Key Points: 
  • To mark National Volunteer Month, Gilbane is promoting a volunteer time off program in support of employees giving back to our communities.
  • One of our ESG goals is to deepen our community involvement which is why we launched the Volunteer Time Off benefit program to support our people's volunteerism."
  • In addition, Gilbane's seven Employee Resource Groups drive significant volunteer activities across the company.
  • In 2022, the ERGs organized volunteer activities in 13 cities across the United States, working with over 20 non-profit organizations.

In their voices: Building connections through volunteering

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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At Kellogg, volunteerism is entrenched in our Kellogg's Better Days® Promise and has been in our company's DNA from the beginning.

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  • At Kellogg, volunteerism is entrenched in our Kellogg's Better Days® Promise and has been in our company's DNA from the beginning.
  • We've heard a lot from our employees about how and why they appreciate the volunteer opportunities we offer.
  • They packed donated Kellogg products in a "clean room" that was partly funded by one of our charitable funds .
  • It's great to accomplish something for the community as well as get access to senior leaders that you wouldn't normally get.

Small Businesses Thrive with Support from SCORE Volunteer Corps

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American small business community received 4.65 million hours of free, confidential, expert advice last year from volunteers with SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American small business community received 4.65 million hours of free, confidential, expert advice last year from volunteers with SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
  • Helped create 112,570 total jobs, including 82,117 non-owner jobs
    "Volunteers are the backbone of SCORE, applying their years of business experience and knowledge to foster small business growth and help entrepreneurs succeed and thrive," said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
  • SCORE's diverse volunteer corps is both a deep and wide source of expertise on any small business topic.
  • "I am a lifelong learner and that's an aspect of SCORE that I really appreciate," explains SCORE Charleston mentor Mary Butler.

The Home Depot Foundation Pledges $10M+ to Improve Accessibility, Support Communities Across the Country in 2023

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot Foundation pledged to invest $10 million in community service projects this year in celebration of the 30-year anniversary of The Home Depot's associate volunteer force, Team Depot.

Key Points: 
  • "Giving back to our communities is at the core of who we are as a company," said Crystal Hanlon, The Home Depot's chief culture officer.
  • To further celebrate National Volunteer Month, The Home Depot Foundation is teaming up with Rebuilding Together to address accessibility needs in more than 20 cities.
  • Team Depot and Rebuilding Together volunteers will build and install wheelchair ramps in veteran homes, landscape and complete additional home repairs.
  • The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $400 million in veteran causes and improved more than 50,000 veteran homes and facilities.