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Consultants, directors and support staff who make up the Philanthropy Committee at Hollister, sponsored an American Red Cross blood drive at 75 State Street in the heart of the financial district. The team completed another quarterly community outreach program, after helping out at Salvation Army’s Christmas Castle and at a toy drive with Kevin Youkilis this holiday season.
The Dedham Red Cross paired up with Hollister and reserved a spot on the second floor of the building to host the blood drive. Hollister volunteers helped with registration as well as assisting donors in the canteen, where juice and snacks were generously offered.
“As a committee member we were thrilled to partner with the Dedham Red Cross,” explains Lacey Burnett, Staffing Consultant and Philanthropy Committee member.
“We were happy to be able to promote their cause within the Financial District of Boston while recruiting several blood donors.”
Forty-five State Street volunteers participated in the blood drive, including those from Sovereign Bank, American Well, Fortis Investments, and Brookfield Properties. Of the 45, about 20 Hollister employees participated. Patrick Philips, Contract Accounting & Finance Consultant from Hollister and veteran donor, took the opportunity to donate.
“It feels great to be able to donate in between my hectic work schedule,” he said, wearing his free donor t-shirt he received after donating, a bit sunburned from his sales trip in Mexico. “If I can help out at work, I would like to take any opportunity I can get.”
The blood drive proved to be successful by ushering in a high number of donors, and for Hollister, the Philanthropy Committee completed another initiative for the Hollister Cares program. The program is devoted to specific philanthropic initiatives during the quarter so that by working together, they can bring the Hollister culture into the community and simultaneously make a difference as a team.
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