After a devastating fire caused by arson destroyed Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area’s (BGCAA) 44-passenger bus, Sport Clips Haircuts, other businesses and individuals in the greater Austin community and beyond pulled together and raised enough funds in 48 hours to replace it. The new bus arrived earlier...
Category Archives: Giving Back
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting not only the bottom line of franchise owners and franchisees, but the very livelihoods, health and safety of everyone in every community. Franchises are deeply rooted in their communities and strive on a regular basis to give back to those in need. This commitment hasn’t stopped during the pandemic – in fact, it’s only grown. Below is a collection of stories of how franchises are giving back during this crisis.
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FASTSIGNS® Continues to Support Local Charities Through “FASTSIGNS Cares” Philanthropic Initiative
FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the franchisor of more than 650 FASTSIGNS® locations worldwide, launched “FASTSIGNS Cares” in 2016. This philanthropic initiative blends local charity support, team building and community involvement, and gives franchisees the opportunity to give back to their local markets and receive peer recognition for their generous efforts. Results...
Abrakadoodle of Northern Virginia Opens ‘Doorways’ of Creative Inspiration in Support of Child Advocacy
As part of Abrakadoodle’s 2017 Arts for All Campaign, Sue Walia, Owner/Director of Abrakadoodle of Northern Virginia partnered with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in Fairfax County to host a children’s art show with a goal of creating a cheerier, child-centered office space for the advocates charged with helping children....
Abrakadoodle Denver Hits a High Note with “Your Keys to the City” Event
Art in the great outdoors is a wonderful way to make art accessible to the public, and kudos to Steven and Barbara Gray of Abrakadoodle North and West Denver, their teacher/manager Kati Bohall-Jacob and art teachers Robin Ringrose and Chana Abrahams for volunteering their time and materials to participate in...
Local FASTSIGNS Centers Give Back To Their Communities
FASTSIGNS International launched “FASTSIGNS Cares” in 2016, an initiative which blends local charity support, team building and community involvement. In FASTSIGNS Cares inaugural year, franchisees across the US and Canada choose a variety of organizations to assist including local chapters of national charities and specific local charities, and by honoring...