Walters Group doing so much to help community groups."Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller's words were the inspiration behind the Third Annual Food Drive sponsored by the Walters Group based in Barnegat, NJ. During the week-long fundraiser, the staff raised nearly $6,500 and gathered 624 pounds of food to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The event was highlighted by a "very successful rain-or-shine parking lot sale," stated Candyce C. Fleming, purchasing manager A Purchasing Manager is an employee within a company, business or other organization who is responsible at some level for buying or approving the acquisition of goods and services needed by the company. , "and boy did it rain!" The proceeds from the yard sale, held on July 22 in the parking lot of the Walters Group corporate office, amounted to $1,475. The FoodBank supplies more than 260 emergency feeding facilities in the area. Every dollar donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. can provide up to five meals or distribute up to seven pounds of food to charities serving families in need. "We're a strong supporter of a number of local causes," said Ed Walters, Jr., founder of the Walters Group. ,The FoodBank depends heavily on donations, and even a small contribution can make a real difference. Next summer we hope to raise even more funds." The Walters Group's corporate mission to give back to the communities in which it is active has guided it towards many philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: efforts. Recently, the Walters Group's commitment to the community was expressed in donations made to the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, , the Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company and the Barnegat Girls Softball softball, variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. Invented (1888) in Chicago as an indoor game, it was at various times called indoor baseball, mush ball, playground ball, kitten ball, and, because it was also played by women, ladies' League. The firm was honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. by The New Jersey ShoreBuilders Association Inc. with its 2005 Community Service Award. |
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