Edlen branches across the nation participated in the “Spirit of Giving,” an annual internal initiative to collectively give back to the community. Each branch donated to a local organization of their choice, be it an event, a toy drive, or a donation. Not only did Edlen help people in need, but the planning, coordination, and execution of the Spirit of Giving initiatives brought the Edlen teams together during a hectic season. We wanted to showcase each team’s acts of kindness, and thank them for taking time to participate in philanthropy.
Our Baltimore office joined with the Baltimore Convention Center to donate to a variety of local charities.
San Antonio team members donated blood to the American Red Cross. They also donated electrical services to an organization that provides a free dinner to 10,000 people.
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- The Las Vegas corporate office raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and participated in the LLS’ walk, Light the Night.
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- San Diego collected toys and hygienic products for the Polinksy Children’s Center, a local shelter for kids who have been separated from their families.
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- The San Francisco office collected gift cards for the victims of the Butte County Camp Fire.
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- The Seattle office hosted a donation drive for YOUTHCARE, and sponsored an event for Mary’s Place, a charity that provides shelter to homeless families.
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- The Miami team donated toys to the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.
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- Our Anaheim team put together care packages full of shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors and socks for the homeless. The packages were then donated to the Orange County United.
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- St. Louis worked with an organization called Project Compassion, which is dedicated to promoting the empowerment and enhancement of disadvantaged and low-income women and children with a focus on middle and high school girls. The Edlen team adopted a single mother and her son and daughter, providing the family with a Christmas they might not otherwise have.
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- Edlen’s Fort Worth office collected toys – and bikes – for Cowboy’s Santa Toy Drive, a charity that provides Christmas toys to low-income children 12 and under.
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- Cleveland generously donated items to the Twinkle Shop, an event that helps families in need “shop” donated items.
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- Seattle also generously donated items and cash valued at over $500.00 to YouthCare, an organization that works to end youth homelessness.
Happy holidays from the entire Edlen family to yours.
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