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HRworks is a team of recruiters who are passionately dedicated to providing clients with extraordinary talent. We are also committed to building our community. Through CHARITYworks, HRworks' volunteers coordinate events to contribute and make a difference in the lives of those around us. For information on CHARITYworks contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 2009 Charity Challenge Winner
Thank you to everyone that entered the HRworks Charity Challenge. We experienced a 200% increase in entries this year along with an unprecedented diversity of worthy causes and personal stories. The HRworks Charity Challenge gives individuals the opportunity to win a $1000 donation to a charity for which they are passionate. Congratulations to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. HRworks is proud to donate $1000 to further the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s commitment to provide affordable housing. A contribution of $1,000 will provide shingles for an entire roof. The winning entry, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity partners with working families, sponsors and communities to build affordable, green, quality homes and to provide support services that promote successful home purchase and ownership. For more information on the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, please visit their website www.AtlantaHabitat.org. HRworks is committed to excellence in recruitment and giving back to the community. In addition to supporting our clients’ talent acquisition needs, the HRworks team donates their time and talent for many community activities, and offers financial contributions for others. Through the HRworks CHARITYworks foundation, HRworks cultivates a diverse range of community events that make a difference in the lives of those around us and adds to our own personal enrichment. To learn more about HRworks and CHARITYworks please visit www.HRworks .com or call 888-818-9934.
Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer
HRworks supports the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. To date the Atlanta Walk for Breast Cancer has raised over $6.6 million to help local breast cancer organizations and have awarded over 107 grants because of supporters like HRworks . The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is It's The Journey's premier fundraising event, raising millions for the Atlanta and surrounding Georgia communities. The walk is held each year in the fall and brings our community together from major companies, community leaders, media, incredible walkers that train and fundraise all year and hundreds of volunteers that come out to help us create an unforgettable experience for all. For more information or to make a donation to the Walk general fund, visit www.itsthejourney.org. Get Involved With The 2 Day Walk to be held October 2-3, 2010 Troop Support MonthAs an ongoing effort to support individuals serving our country HRworks has set aside the month of December as "Troop Support Month." During this month HRworks employees will send hundreds of cards to US troops via www.letssaythanks.com and is adopting Marine Corps families. Join us in supporting our troops either by sending cards at www.letssaythanks.com or adopting a troop at www.anysoldier.com. Any Soldier Inc. gives you the option of also selecting a Service-Specific site:
xtreme bedroom makeover
The Xtreme Bedroom Makeover contest started at 5PM on December 5th and concluded at 10AM on Sunday December 7th. We competed against eleven other rooms for RCA students. Among the sponsors/competitors were Verizon, The Home Depot, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, American Building Contractors, Promethean, and many others. We put forth a momentous effort and with an amazing 14 foot long skyline of New York as Kylie’s backdrop for her “Kylie on Broadway” room. We came in second place in the contest next to Promethean and their Harry Potter inspired room. The Ron Clark Academy combines state-of-the-art facilities, innovative instruction, and creative, dynamic teachers, to offer a world-class education to not only inner-city kids, but also to visiting teachers from around the world. The learning experience extends beyond the brightly-colored walls of the academy; before the students leave the school in eighth grade, they will pursue a global education that takes them to six of the seven continents. Childrens Healthcare
The items were delivered to the hospital and were very will received! Employees were very thankful for the donation. Items collected will provide entertainment and diversion during hospital stays and visits for children of all ages at CHOA. Items will be distributed between two CHOA locations. The location in Dunwoody has a play center called "The Zone," some of the items will go here and other items will be placed on activity carts that circulate the hospital for patients who are bedridden. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is committed to providing high-quality medical care to the more than 200,000 children who depend on the not-for-profit children's hospital each year. Without volunteer help, CHOA may not have the resources and space needed. To find out how you can help Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, visit www.choa.org.
Dress for success
HRworks sponsored a business dress clothing drive in support of Dress for Success. HRworks' employees collected over 51 items of new and gently used business attire including suits, blouses, dress shirts, dress pants, purses, shoes and belts during the two week long drive. Collection efforts will assist the Dress for Success program in reaching their goal to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged men and women by providing professional attire in the community. To learn more about Dress for Success please visit www.dressforsuccess.org. Toys for Tots & Anysoldier.com
In December, HRworkssponsored a toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Campaign. HRworks' employees collected boxes of new, unwrapped toys during the week long drive for needy children in the community. Our collection efforts will assist the Marine Corp Reserve program to reach their goal to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. HRworksalso partnered with Any Soldier Inc., and sent e-cards expressing words of gratitude and well wishes to injured military personnel. Xerox sponsors Anysolider.com and will be printing and delivering all cards on our behalf. You can send free e-cards anytime by visiting www.letssaythanks.com or support a service member by selecting one on www.anysoldier.com.
hosea williams feed the hungry & HomelessIn November, HRworks team members partnered with Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry and Homeless organization by holding a non-perishable food donation drive. Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry and Homeless provides meals for over 3,000 families per year. HRworks was able to collect over 20 cases of canned food and non-perishable items for donation. Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless Food (HFTH), was founded in 1971 to help destitute people in the United States. HFTH follows the principle that education and self-help must fortify charity work so recipients learn to break the cycle of poverty. HFTH collects funds and Gifts-in kind year-round there mission is to rescue, restore and re-stabilize at-risk and homeless individuals and families so they can thrive and become self-sufficient. To learn more about the CHARITYworks organizations supported during November, please visit www.hosefeedthehungry.com. Susan g. komen - breast cancer awareness
HRworks celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month by going Passionately Pink for a Cure. HRworksheld various activities throughout the month to raise funds to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and asked employees to be proactive with their healthcare by participating in the Saint Joseph's ' Good Moves ' Mobile Mammogram service. HRworksheld a Passionately Pink Bake Sale with all proceeds benefiting Susan G Komen for the Cure and hosted a Passionately Pink dress day to show employee support of finding a cure for breast cancer. At the end of the month, HRworkspartnered with Saint Joseph's Ed and Dora Voyles Breast Health Center in hosting the ' Good Moves ' Mobile Digital Mammography service on site at HRworks. HRworks employees and several local business walk-ins were proactive with their health care and participated in this life saving event. To learn more about the CHARITYworksorganizations supported during Breast Cancer awareness month, please visit Susan G Komen for the Cure at www.passionatelypink.org or visit Saint Joseph's Atlanta at www.stjosephsatlanta.org. corporate volunteer council of atlantaIn September, HRworksemployees participated in an educational lunch and learn session led by Linda Woodworth, CAE, Executive Director, Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta. HRworks employees learned about the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta's mission, vision and volunteer opportunities. The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta connects and inspires businesses and volunteer leaders to make a positive impact on the Atlanta community. In addition to the educational session, HRworks was a proud sponsor of the CVC of Atlanta 2008 IMPACT Awards Luncheon on September 18th at the Georgia Aquarium. A team of CHARITYworks event leaders and volunteers attended the event in support of to this year's award winning companies, who demonstrated the highest excellence in their community service programs. CHARITYworks was the recipient of MACVC IMPACT Awards in 2006 and 2007. HRworks congratulates this year's winners on their award winning programs. To find out how you can become involved with the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta, visit www.cvcofatlanta.org. Boy's & Girl's club - back to school driveIn August, CHARITYworks held a week-long ' Back to School Supply Drive ' in support of the James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club. Employees donated numerous pencils, loose leaf paper, composition notebooks, book bags/backpacks, crayons, pencil boxes, colored pencils, three hole punch binders, etc to the local club to provide students in need with material in preparation for the upcoming school year. Support your local Boys & Girls Club by visiting www.bgca.org Also in August, CHARITYworksorganized a blood drive in support of LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. HRworkssupports LifeSouth annually through blood donations, this year, HRworks included other local businesses to support this year's blood collection event and ensure it's success. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a community blood supplier for local hospitals in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. LifeSouth encourages everyone to consider becoming a part of their community's blood supply by donating blood with LifeSouth. Visit their website at www.lifesouth.org to learn how you can become a donor. children's healthcare of atlantaIn July, CHARITYworkssponsored its annual craft project and collection drive on behalf of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Donation boxes were filled with coloring supplies, books and crosswords puzzles, and other items that helped fulfill the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's supply wish list of items to keep children happy and busy during their medical treatment. HRworks employees also created IV Drip and Door Hanger Craft Kits for the children to assemble in their own wonderful creations. These colorful hangers can be displayed on their doors or IV poles while they are in the hospital. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is committed to providing high-quality medical care to the more than 200,000 children who depend on the not-for-profit children's hospital each year. Without volunteer help, CHOA may not have the resources and space needed. To find out how you can help Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, visit www.choa.org. ronald McDonald house
In June, HRworks employees participated once again in the national tab race for the Ronald McDonald House. With a theme of ' To the Moon and Back ' , three competing teams worked throughout the year to develop innovative ideas and secret sources of pop-tabs. By the end of the race HRworks had collected 68.5 pounds of aluminum tabs. Over the last three years, HRworks has collected and donated nearly 150 pounds of pop-tabs to the Ronald McDonald House - representing a total of more than 190,000 tabs. In addition to the pop-tab donation, a team of HRworks volunteers prepared and served dinner to the families at the new Ronald McDonald House. To find out how you can become involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities, visit http://www.rmhc.org/.
great strides walk - cystic fibrosis
In May, HRworks employees took steps to cure Cystic Fibrosis by participating in The GREAT STRIDES Walk on Saturday, May 17, on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. To help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation reach their 2008 national goal of $40 million, HRworks also sponsored the "Brown Bag Lunch" and "Jeans for Genes" fundraising events. In cities all across the United States, tens of thousands of people are showing their commitment to "adding tomorrows every day" to the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. To find out more about Cystic Fibrosis and how you can participate in the GREAT STRIDES walk, visit http://www.cff.org/. paws AtlantaIn April, HRworks employees and friends spent a Saturday morning at PAWS Atlanta, a no-kill adoption center that fosters dogs and cats. Despite the rainy weather, volunteers spent the morning giving the animals some much-needed tender loving care. To get involved with PAWS Atlanta or learn more about adopting a pet, visit www.pawsatlanta.org/. dress for successIn March, HRworks employees organized a business clothing drive in conjunction with Dress for Success. The volunteers collected more than 30 suits, dresses, dress shirts and accessories for those in need of professional attire. Dress for Success has served almost 400,000 women across the world. For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.dressforsuccess.org. project open handIn February, HRworks teamed up with Project Open Hand to deliver meals to homebound seniors and individuals with chronic, critical or terminal illnesses. More than 20 HRworks volunteers and their families delivered over 400 meals to homebound individuals. Project Open Hand has been hand-delivering meals to homebound Atlanta residents for more than 20 years. More information on Project Open Hand can be found at www.projectopenhand.org. special Olympics
In January, HRworks was a venue sponsor for Special Olympics Georgia's Indoor Winter Games, providing volunteers for the team basketball skills competition for the third consecutive year. HRworks employees, friends and family members came out to help facilitate the games while cheering on the athletes. Although the event was cut short due to wintry weather, HRworks volunteers had a wonderful experience. Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More information about the organization can be found at www.specialolympicsga.org. toys for tots
In December, HRworkssponsored a toy drive in support of the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Campaign. HRworks' employees collected over 300 new, unwrapped toys during the two-week long drive for needy children in the community. HRworks also partnered with Any Soldier Inc., during the holiday season and wrote words of gratitude and well wishes to U.S. troops. Nearly 200 e-cards, cards and letters were sent to troops. You can send free e-cards anytime by visiting www.letssaythanks.com or support a service member by selecting one on www.anysoldier.com. habitat for humanity
In October and November HRworks employees collaborated with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to build a house for a local family. Local firms AIG, AILG and Ford & Harrison LLP joined HRworks over the course of seven Saturdays to complete construction. Atlanta Habitat for Humanity has built more than 870 homes to date, empowering and improving the quality of life for approximately 3,000 individual family members. To find out how you can help Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, visit www.atlantahabitat.org.
hosea williams feed the hungry and homelessIn November HRworks' employees partnered with Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless to brighten the Thanksgiving holiday by providing meals for homeless Atlanta residents. Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless is geared toward improving the quality of life for the homeless and working poor on a consistent and tangible basis. The organization works throughout the year offering a variety of programs and assistance. To find out how you can help or make a donation to their cause, visit www.hoseafeedthehungry.com. junior achievementIn September CHARITYworks partnered with Junior Achievement of Georgia to host a ' Job Shadow ' experience for local high school students. HRworks managers gave presentations about the company and spent time mentoring the students one-on-one. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. For more information on how you can get involved, visit http://www.ja.org/near/near.shtml. boy's & Girl's Club of atlantaIn August CHARITYworks held a ' Back to School Drive ' benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta. Supplies such as crayons, markers, spiral notebooks, composition books, clipboards, pencil boxes, filler paper and more were collected to provide underprivileged students with new materials in preparation for the start of the school year. HRworks encourages employees to continue giving year-round. Support your local Boys & Girls Club by visiting www.bgca.org/clubs/. children's healthcare of atlanta
In July, HRworksemployees held a craft project and collection drive on behalf of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Hundreds of items were donated for the hospitals and immediate care facilities, including crayons, coloring books, movies, games and children's books. Several artistically-inspired HRworks employees created colorful door hangers for patients to display on their doors or IV poles, and assembled craft kits for children to make their own creations while in the hospital. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) is committed to providing high-quality medical care to the more than 200,000 children who depend on the not-for-profit children's hospital each year. Without volunteer help, CHOA may not have the resources and space needed. To find out how you can help Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, visit www.choa.org. ronald McDonald house![]() In June, HRworks employees collected 52 pounds of aluminum cans tabs for recycling with the proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. paws AtlantaHRworks sponsored a week-long supply drive for animal shelter PAWS Atlanta, donating towels, food, toys, leashes and collars. Employees also spent a day volunteering at the shelter.march of dimes - walkamericaHRworkscontinues four years walking in support of the March of Dime’s WalkAmerica event; HRworks volunteers raised more than $1,000. The March of Dimes works to prevent birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.At the Special Olympics Georgia Duck Derby in Atlanta, HRworks was a leading corporate sponsor, continuing ongoing support of Georgia athletes. dress for successHRworks donated over 100 suits and accessories to Dress for Success, which promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and a network of support.
project open handOn behalf of Project Open Hand, 36 HRworks volunteers collectively drove more than 420 miles around Atlanta and delivered 150 hot meals to individuals with chronic diseases or disabilities.
special Olympics GeorgiaCHARITYworks volunteers supported the 2007 Special Olympics Georgia Indoor Winter Games. HRworks was the official sponsor of the basketball venue, where teams of athletes from across the state competed in precision basketball skills events. This is the second year HRworks has sponsored the basketball event held at the Cobb County Boys & Girls Club gymnasium.
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In support of our troops, CHARITYworks, with the help of Xerox Corporation, sends printed cards to our soldiers overseas! HRworks sends hundreds of cards to men and women from all military branches deployed on active duty around the globe - including Iraq, Afghanistan and Asia via LetsSayThanks.com.
Send free cards by visiting www.letssaythanks.com
CHARITYworks has been recognized by the Metro Atlanta Corporate Volunteer Council (MACVC) and is the recipient of a 2007 IMPACT (Involvement Means People Acting Together) award in the category of Innovative/Collaborative Program.
Additionally, due to the company’s strong community commitment, Kurt Ronn was asked to serve on the 2007 Selection Committee for the MACVC’s non-profit grants.
HRworks was honored by the MACVC with the 2006 Project Award for its work with the Ronald McDonald House’s Pop Tabs program.
For this project, HRworks donated more than 25 pounds of aluminum tabs to the charity. RMH recycled the tabs to fund its operations. Read more about MACVC’s Impact Awards.