Community Involvement

Saturday September 25, 2010; The AshBritt team and family members participated in a special day dedicated to Martin County beach clean-up at Turtle Beach. Volunteers picked up an array of plastic and other pieces of trash along the shoreline, around the dunes, and at the base of the Sea Grape trees. It was a challenge, but thanks to all the volunteers, the beach was pristine at the end of the day. If you want to learn more about Keep martin Beautiful (KMB) please visit www.keepmartinbeautiful.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.

AshBritt Environmental believes that educating citizens about emergency preparation is a vital tool to ensure communities will safely and quickly recover from hazardous situations.  Therefore, the Pompano Beach based emergency management agency co-sponsored Sarasota County Emergency Services’ Symposium for Public Safety Professionals on February 19, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.  According to Matt Gierden, Regional Manager at AshBritt Environmental, “AshBritt is proud to support this initiative that focuses on the proactive collaboration between emergency management agencies and municipal safety departments.”  Local and nationally known leaders in the fire and emergency management fields led the symposium that focused on “saving people and protecting property.”  For more information about the Symposium for Public Safety Professionals, please visit http://www.scgov.net/EmergencyServices/PublicSafetySymposium.asp