IE Discovery’s BRIDGE Supports 16 Charities in 2011

Feb. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- IE Discovery, a leading provider of comprehensive Discovery Management solutions to the legal community, has announced the results of its “BRIDGE” volunteer program for Fiscal 2011. During the year, IE Discovery employees completed 1,798 hours of service and the company donated $10,450 in BRIDGE funds. The program benefited a total of 16 charities.

The program grew substantially from 2010, with an increase in financial contributions of almost 38%. “I am extremely proud of our entire organization,” said Chris May CEO of IE Discovery. “Our employees’ ability and willingness to step up has such a positive impact on our communities, both locally and globally.”

Organizations of all types gained from the program, with beneficiaries ranging from hospitals and legal foundations to programs designed to feed the world’s neediest citizens. The following charities received funds in 2011:
•   A Wider Circle
•   Austin Pet’s Alive
•   Autism Speaks
•   Central Texas SPCA
•   Heifer International
•   Humane Society of Williamson County
•   Kelly Davidson Pediatric Foundation
•   Live It Big
•   Love a Child
•   NW Austin Pop Warner
•   St. Jude Children's Hospital
•   Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
•   Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
•   USO Metro
•   Toys for Tots
•   SafePlace

IE Discovery’s BRIDGE program encourages its employees to support whatever charitable organization they wish by volunteering, and also provides a company-sponsored pool of money for various community needs. The pool is funded based upon the number of hours of community service performed, with $20 contributed for each hour (up to 12 hours per employee per year). Each employee may allocate half his or her annual BRIDGE funds to any charitable organization and the remainder is pooled and distributed at year-end by the BRIDGE committee. The program has resulted in 5,500 contributed hours and raised a total of $24,715 for 87 charitable organizations since its inception in 2008.

BRIDGE is a corporate volunteer program designed to encourage individuals to become involved in the community. The program’s credo is: Breaking Down Barriers, Respecting Others, Investing Our Resources, Dedication to the Community, Giving Ourselves, and Everyone Makes a Difference. For more information about BRIDGE, please visit www.mybridgeprogram.org.

About IE Discovery, Inc.
IE Discovery provides comprehensive litigation support and discovery management services to government agencies, corporate law departments and outside counsel who routinely manage complex, information–intensive litigation. Utilizing technological and legal expertise, IE Discovery helps clients improve their productivity and cost efficiency. IE Discovery is based in Austin, Texas, with offices in Los Angeles, CA, Columbia, SC, and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.iediscovery.com.

Contact Information:
Craig Foster
IE Discovery, Inc.
Tel.: 512.498.7442
E-mail: cfoster@iediscovery.com

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IE Discovery provides comprehensive litigation support and discovery management services to government agencies, corporate law departments and outside counsel who routinely manage complex, information–intensive litigation. Utilizing technological and legal expertise, IE Discovery helps clients improve their productivity and cost efficiency. IE Discovery is based in Austin, Texas, with offices in Los Angeles, CA, Columbia, SC, and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.iediscovery.com.