Posts Tagged ‘gwinnett’
- ‘Tis the Season
by Kenyatta Greer
For many people, the holiday season brings out the best in us: a giving, peaceful spirit; but, for children whose families face severe financial hardship this month, the Christmas season is not quite as happy.
That’s why every year Primerica Home Office employees chip in to fulfill the Christmas wishes of some of the area’s needy children. This year, employees adopted 102 children from the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Through this program, children submit a “need” list and a “wish” list. Wish lists usually contain toy and bicycle requests while need lists often include clothes, shoes, socks and coats. This year, the adopted Angels received every item on their need lists and the majority of the children received each item on their wish lists!
Cheryl Romage, HR Specialist, said, “The Angel Tree program provides more than holiday gifts. It gives kids the sense that someone cares. By adopting these 102 Angels, Primerica employees have, once again, demonstrated their generosity and caring spirit.”
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Each year, Primerica employees go out of their way to bring some cheer to Gwinnett County, GA, children. It’s part of the company’s commitment to do what’s right for families … our clients and our community.
Tags: 2011, Angel Tree, Christmas, gwinnett, human resources, needy children, Primerica, Salvation Army, wish list
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Primerica has been a part of the American Cancer Society’s Gwinnett County Relay for Life – the largest in the world – fundraising and volunteer efforts for many years. The fight against cancer is a cause close to many of our employees’ and representatives’ hearts and we are proud to be able to support such an important cause.
Since 1997, Primerica has been responsible for more than $966,000 in funding for the American Cancer Society as well as providing large teams of volunteers during Relay for Life events. Now, we’re taking our involvement a step further by becoming Presenting Sponsors for the 2012 Relay for Life event, to be held at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds next May. Read the full story here.
Tags: cancer, charity, giving back, gwinnett, Primerica, Relay For Life, sponsor, volunteer
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Gwinnett Magazine recently published its list of “People to Know” for 2011, and we’re proud to announce that our Co-CEOs John Addison and Rick Williams are included on it! Check out the articles on Gwinnett Magazine’s website on John Addison and Rick Williams.
Tags: "People to Know", 2011, CEO, Co-CEOs, gwinnett, Gwinnett Magazine, John Addison, Primerica, Rick Williams
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The employees at Primerica’s home office in Duluth, GA, are another example of how Primerica helps make the world a better place. From raising money for cancer research and delivering meals to building houses and donating food, hundreds of Primerica employees gave their time, talent and resources to help their community in 2010. Take a look at the impact:
- Blood Drive: More than 227 Primerica employees donated 191 pints of blood to the Red Cross, saving over 573 lives.
- Relay For Life: Primerica team members help to raise more than $43,000 for the American Cancer Society.
- Gwinnett Great Days of Service: Sixty-five Primerica volunteers participated in the Great Day of Service event at Rainbow Village in Gwinnett County. Projects included major landscaping, a patio redesign and the construction of an outdoor play-set.
- Volunteer Day with Habitat for Humanity: Sixty employees worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a townhome for a deserving family in Tucker, GA.
- Meals on Wheels: Primerica employees helped deliver more than 100 meals each week to homebound seniors in their local community.
- Mentoring Program: Nineteen Primerica employees mentored at-risk students in the Berkmar Cluster Schools in Gwinnett County.
- Dress for Success: Employees reached into their closets and donated 30 complete outfits to provide professional attire for disadvantaged women who plan to interview for employment.
- The United Way Campaign: Through cash donations and payroll pledges for 2011, Primerica raised more than $50,000, exceeding their goal by $4,000.
- Food Drives: More than 16,000 food items were contributed to the Lilburn Co-op in 2010.
- Salvation Army Forgotten Angels: Employees “adopted” 100 children, providing gifts of clothing and toys to each of them during the holiday season.
- Operation Hope: In partnership with the nonprofit, Operation Hope, Primerica employee volunteers teach Financial Literacy curriculum. To date, 875 Gwinnett County Public School students have participated in the program.
Looking Ahead
Primerica employees have already started making a difference in their community in 2011. They look forward to another year of helping others have a better future.
Tags: American Cancer Society, blood drive, Community, donations, Dress for Success, giving, gwinnett, Habitat for Humanity, mentoring, Operation Hope, Primerica, Relay For Life, Salvation Army, United Way
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If you’ve ever lived in Gwinnett County,Georgia, you’ve probably heard of Barbara King. She’s a long-time community servant and a retired Primerica legend. She was with Primerica leadership as they began this company, and managed to dedicate her whole self to the company, her family and her community … all at the same time!
This year, the prestigious United Way Women’s Legacy of Gwinnett will award King for her service with the first-ever Anna Shackelford Legacy Award. This award is given to honor her continued commitment to her community. During the ceremony, local philanthropists and volunteers are awarded for Time, Talent, Treasure and Legacy. King has certainly exhibited the volunteerism and dedication required for this honor.
She was certainly instrumental in developing Primerica’s TV network, publications department and Women in Primerica program (among countless other efforts), but her commitment has extended to many other organizations over the years, including:
• The Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services
• The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
• The Gwinnett Philharmonic
• The Georgia Council on Economic Education
• Gwinnett Technical College
• Annandale Village
• The Board of Advisors for Georgia Gwinnet College
• The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and Executive Committees
• Georgia School Board of Education
• Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
• New York City YWCA Academy of Woman Achievers
In essence, as Women’s Legacy Leadership Council Member, Carole Boyce, said, “There is nothing that epitomizes the word ‘Legacy’ more so than Barbara King.”
To get more information about the United Way Women’s Legacy of Gwinnett and how they serve the community, send an email to gwinnett@unitedwayatlanta.org or click here.
Tags: award, Barbara King, gwinnett, women's legacy
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