Community Involvement

 The 15th Annual Dunn’s Run 5miler/5k was held on October 2nd, 2011 which benefits The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The Dunn’s Run has earned its reputation as the race that signifies the start of the running season attracting over 2,000 runners, walkers and participants. One of which was Congressmen Allen West who ran holding the American flag through the streets of Deerfield. This event is fun for everyone, regardless of ability, and it attracts the masses.

AshBritt, Inc sponsored the event and had some of their own run and walk in the race. Randi Milner and Tim Mooney put on Ashbritt yellow along with friends and family to help raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. “Being a local business, we think it’s a great opportunity to support the community we live and work. AshBritt is proud to support such a strong organization.” said Tim Mooney, Regional Manager.

AshBritt is a Florida-based, national rapid-response disaster recovery and special environmental services contractor. Since its inception in 1992, the company has executed over one hundred disaster projects and over twenty-eight special environmental projects and has been directly involved in the debris recovery efforts of thirty federally declared major disasters in eleven states, beginning with Hurricane Andrew. AshBritt’s Corporate Headquarters is located at 565 East Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. For more information on AshBritt call 954-545-3535. 

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AshBritt, Inc has a presence in hundreds of communities nationwide. They recognize that the members of these communities are customers, to whom they are privileged to provide quality services to. To show support, AshBritt donates and participates in local and national charity events. One of which is the LiveStrong Challenge, Philly.

The LiveStrong Challenge is a walk, run, or bike ride to benefit Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong Foundation for cancer research and support. AshBritt, for many years, has donated to the LiveStrong Challenge by way of supporting an employee of the Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA), Dave Magnant & his team [T Town], as they rode 100 miles through the hills of Pennsylvania for the Foundation.  This year, AshBritt rose to the challenge that is LiveStrong with not only a financial contribution, but they had one of their own, Randi Milner (Community Ambassador) ride with Dave’s Team. T Town alone raised over $5,000. The entire event boasted 5,100 riders, walkers and runners, 30,000 donors, and 600 volunteers. The weekend event raised $2.6 million toward the fight against cancer.  To learn more  or particpate in Livestrong events visit www.livestrong.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'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/.

AshBritt is once again donating one of our motor coaches typically used for emergency response operations and taking part in “Walk in My Shoes 2011” second annual walk across Florida. Led by Lauren Book and the Lauren's Kids Foundation, the Walk raises awareness about sexual abuse and urges those who have been abused to speak up. The Walk has doubled from 500 to a 1,000-mile journey that began in Key West on Saturday, March 19 and  will end Tuesday, April 26 on the steps of the historic Capitol in Tallahassee for the Lauren's Kids Rally in Tally. The Rally includes the final mile, Lauren's call to action and memories from the Walk, and statements from state and local leaders. Along with sponsoring the event, AshBritt owners and it’s employees joined the walk at the various stops throughout Florida. 

To learn more about Lauren’s Kids or to join the walk, please visit laurenskids.org/

AshBritt Environmental attended and contributed to the annual Red Cross, Red White & Brew Event which honors and supports those troops who are serving in the military oversees through the Holiday Season. The funds raised benefit the Stockings for the Troops Initiative and the local Red Cross in Collier County, FL. Each year, just before the holiday season, the American Red Cross - Collier County Chapter sends stockings filled with items such as puzzle books, small nerf footballs, dice, playing cards, and sunglasses to the troops stationed in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Last year, they sent 1,000 stockings to the troops. Sending stockings from “home” makes such a difference to the men and women serving our country overseas. All of the stockings have been hand-sewn by staff and volunteers and elementary school children make Christmas cards and write letters to put into each stocking.

 

To learn more about the Red Cross and supporting the troops, please visit www.colliercountyredcross.org