In the spirit of doing for others in need as the holiday season approaches, Profile Products brought employees and community organizations together for the inaugural Profile Community Impact Week. The initiative united more than 150 employees at Profile locations around the world as well as those who work remotely to effect change in their local communities.
From Oct. 16 to Oct. 20, Profile employees engaged in a wide range of activities aimed at supporting local charities, enhancing community spaces and participating in worthy causes. Each location selected an organization or activity based on input from employees.
"The effect of Community Impact Week goes far beyond the activities of this single week. It's about building a legacy of community and creating lasting change," said Profile's Rebecca Young. "Our employees' enthusiastic participation demonstrates our commitment to making a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and play."
In Blue Mountain, Mississippi, employees collected hygiene products and clothing for children, which were donated to Together for Tippah, an organization that serves families in need.
In Bowling Green, Florida, team members completed grounds-improvement projects at the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees.
Team members in Buffalo Grove, Illinois collected pet supplies to support Second City Canine Rescue, an organization committed to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs in the Chicago area.
To address food insecurities in the area, employees in Conover, North Carolina volunteered at the Hickory Soup Kitchen and collected food and hygiene kits for local organizations. And in Hickory, North Carolina, employees took part in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, raising awareness and funds for suicide-prevention efforts.
Across the border in Limestone, Tennessee, employees organized a food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank and initiated fundraisers for the Greene County Schools Family Resource Center and Limestone Free Will Baptist Church.
Just to the south in Monticello, Georgia, team members held a canned food drive and volunteered with local organizations of their choice.
Activities in Rockford, Washington, included cleaning up the grounds at the Rockford Area Museum and Historical Society and participating in a tree-planting program at the local Rockford City Park.
Four separate virtual teams from across North America worked to support various causes individually, as well. These included a fundraiser for Every Kids Sports, ensuring that underserved youth have access to organized sports; while other teams participated in 5K walks or charitable giving to support the Animal Human Society, National Forest Foundation, Surfrider Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.
Efforts took place internationally as well. In St. Catharines, Ontario, a fundraiser was organized for Start Me Up Niagara, a community organization that provides assistance to the homeless.
Finally, in Tamil Nadu, India, the team in that country donated food items, stationery and sweets to a non-governmental organization that provides support to deserted children and seniors.
"Community Impact Week brings to life our core values, one of which is to 'Foster a Passion for a Better Tomorrow,'" said Shane Porzio, president and CEO for Profile Products. "We are excited to build on the success of this year's activities and continue our journey of community engagement with the goal of enriching the lives of our employees and making our communities better places for everyone."
