PHILANTHROPY
Philanthropy is Part of Who We Are
The Deland, Gibson Community has always had a big heart. Since the mid 90s DG has had “Jeans Friday”. This is every other Friday where employees can opt to wear jeans and pay $5 towards a charity or cause.
The DG family has donated many hours, vacation days and money to the local community and in this page we will highlight a few of the causes DG has supported. While the DG family’s charitable touch extends well beyond business hours, here are some of the most recent philanthropic partners.
United Way
Deland, Gibson has sponsored a yearly United Way Campaign over the past decade. Along with Deland, Gibson’s yearly corporate gift, employees also pledge to the United Way annually.
Community Work Services
Founded in 1877, CWS is a leading and innovative organization helping adults to transform their lives through employment. CWS provides effective job training, placement and support services that lead to greater economic self-sufficiency and advancement for our graduates.
CWS has over 100 years of experience operating profitable businesses that provide training slots, internships and employment opportunities for our graduates while meeting the needs of our customers. Read more.
Toys for Tots
If you have visited the office over the holiday season you may have noticed the large overflowing box in the receptionist area. The box is full of gifts for needy children in the area.
To read more about Toys for Tots, click here.Via Service Master, Gilmore Brothers.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk for a Cure Sponsor
Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest and most successful national fundraising event. This year, we contributed to support Team Jackson in the Great Strides walk at the 2012 York – York Beach Fire Department walk on 05/20/2012.
Team Jackson exceeded their goal of raising $10,000 by almost $4,000 thanks to the generosity caring individuals and firms like ours.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States. Research and care supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is making a huge difference in extending the quality of life for those with CF. We are proud to have supported Team Jackson and the mission of the CF Foundation!
Jeans for Beans!
In the last quarter of 2012, everyone at Deland, Gibson had the opportunity to wear jeans on Fridays. In exchange for this priviledge, each participant was required to bring in a non-perishable item for the Wellesley Food Bank.
