Community Involvement

AshBritt's CEO, Randy Perkins, is on the Board of Directors for Best Buddies International. Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual disabilities. AshBritt has been a corporate sponsor of best buddies since 2000 and is very active in the organizations fund raising events. To learn more about Best Buddies and support this worthy cause, visit their web site at http://www.bestbuddies.org/.

Randy Perkins is actively involved and provides key support for Alonzo Mourning Charities. Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation. AM Charities' mission is to encourage the educational development of our youth by creating programs and youth enrichment centers that promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities. Randy has given particular focus to the Overtown Youth Center. The mission of the Overtown Youth Center is to inspire and empower youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services. More information on the Overtown Youth Center can be found at www.overtownyouth.org.

AshBritt Environmental is taking a stance for Sexual Assault Awareness Month by supporting Lauren’s Kids’ “Walk in My Shoes,” a peaceful march to  encourage support and passage of all pending legislation that will protect children from sexual assault.  Lauren Book-Lim, Lauren’s Kids’ founder and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, is leading a 500 mile walk that began on April 2 in the parking lot of Aventura Mall and will cross the finish line on April 20 at the steps of the State Capitol in Tallahassee, as the legislative session comes to a close.  AshBritt donated the services of one of its motor coaches, which is typically utilized to house AshBritt’s “first responders” during disaster response and recovery operations.  The motor coach will follow Book-Lim and her supporters throughout the 500 mile journey with food, water and other essential items.  Tim Mooney, Regional Marketing Manager of AshBritt, walked alongside Lauren with his two young grandchildren during the kick-off for “Walk in My Shoes.”

“AshBritt Environmental is a company that believes in helping the community - whether that means picking up debris after a storm, or walking alongside a young woman who endured a tragic event and is working towards giving a voice for other sexual assault victims,” said Mooney.  “We are honored to be a part of Lauren’s ‘Walk in My Shoes’ demonstration that will hopefully generate passion for this cause from around the State.www.laurenskids.org/Walk-In-My-Shoes.html

 

Labelle, FL. –AshBritt Environmental understands the limited resources some foster parents encounter after bringing a new child into their home, which is why the environmental emergency management company was compelled to donate a bicycle and a cash donation to support Foster Children Wishes, Inc. (FCW) during the organization’s “Birthday Wishes” themed month.   

 

Three members of AshBritt Environmental joined cyclists who donated and collected over $1.7 million for first annual RISE Across Texas Challenge.  In an effort to fund a capital campaign to build a permanent facility for the RISE School of Austin, AshBritt Environmental biked alongside hundreds of cyclists, composed of local celebrities, community leaders, and national supporters during a portion of the two-week, 872 mile journey through the temperamental Texas terrain. 

The non-profit, early-education school for children with and without special needs currently leases space from the First Evangelical Free Church in the southwest part of Austin, Texas.  Dedicated teachers arrive extra early to set up their classrooms every Monday, knowing that each Friday they must empty their classrooms for the church’s weekend activities. 

As an organization that is an active supporter of Best Buddies, AshBritt felt the need to get involved. “Respecting our company’s mission of contributing support to our community, we knew it was the perfect way for AshBritt to provide help to the children and families of the RISE School of Austin,” said Rob Ray, Vice President of Marketing for AshBritt Environmental.  “We look forward to giving back to our community here in Texas by continuing to be a part of The RISE Across Texas Challenge in the future.”

By the end of the Challenge, the total amount raised was $1,716,268.00.  To learn more about The RISE Across Texas Challenge, please visit RISEAcrossTexas.org
 

The annual Red Cross MASH Bash honors those who serve in the medical community and in the military. The funds raised support the local Red Cross, Crossroads Chapter in Victoria, TX. Last year the chapter responded to 44 local disasters affecting 39 families in Victoria, Calhoun, Goliad, Jackson, DeWitt, and Lavaca counties. AshBritt attended and contributed to the local chapter as a "Colonel Sponsor"  helping to make the MASH Bash 2010 a success.