United Way Worldwide will recognize 11 companies as “Outstanding Strategic Partners,” celebrating their long-term commitment, giving, volunteering, leadership and employee engagement, which is making a lasting impact to improve lives and communities. Corporations recognized for innovative use of company assets, employee engagement and results in communities worldwide included: Bank of...
Giving Back Blog
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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Jersey Mike’s Subs and Spring Lake Five
Pictured here is Peter Cancro, founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, handing out subs to 12,000+ participants at the Spring Lake Five (http://www.springlake5.org/). Since 2002, the race has been a major local fundraising event and has donated more than $1,000,000 to local charities and volunteer organizations. Jersey Mike’s...
Movers for Moms to help families escaping violence
A local mover is partnering with the Alexandra House to help mothers and children in need this Mother’s Day. The Two Men and a Truck New Brighton office is collecting nonperishable food items as part of the company’s “Movers for Moms” annual giving campaign. Items will go to the Alexandra...
Clockwork Home Services Partners with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Clockwork Home Services, parent of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, and Mister Sparky, announced a new partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. With this initiative, when one of the brands’ service technicians is making repairs or doing maintenance in customers’ homes, the technician can simply encourage...
Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises $2.1 Million for Charities
Jersey Mike’s Subs raised an unprecedented $2.1 million for more than 100 different charities nationwide by joining with its generous customers in March during the Fourth Annual “Month of Giving.” Customers were invited to visit their local Jersey Mike’s restaurant and make donations to a local designated charity partner. The...