Logicalis employees choose holiday giving over holiday parties



Bloomfield Hills, MI (PRWEB)-- During this holiday season Logicalis employees are choosing to help local charities instead of holding holiday luncheons as in years past.

"It just seems like the right thing to do," said Logicalis U.S. President, Terry Flood. "We are all so fortunate and we wanted to give back to the communities where we do business. The feedback from employees on the idea was incredibly positive right from the start. It makes me proud to be a part of an organization that is filled with people who care enough to make a difference."


The company looked to its employees for recommendations on the local charities it would support. There are 21 organizations that will receive a portion of the total $25,000 former holiday party budget.

"We had a wide range of ideas from employees with many focused on food banks, homeless shelters and children's services. Everyone really valued the opportunity to make recommendations and provide help right in their local communities. Logicalis employees in each locale will deliver the donations directly to the charities. It's an occasion to feel just a little like Santa Claus."

"I was very excited about the decision to donate to local charities versus holding a company party. This is a great way to remind us all of the good fortunes we have working for Logicalis and at the same time a way to give back to our local communities and provide support for families who are in crisis," said Pat Lockwood, Area Sales Director, Indianapolis, IN.

"I've always enjoyed the yearly holiday parties at Logicalis, however, this year it feels appropriate to give to those less fortunate than ourselves," concludes Kim Haverstick, Customer Support Representative, Bloomfield Hills, MI. "We are blessed to have jobs so we can provide for our families. Many are not so fortunate. So at this time, let us give thanks for what we have and share with those less fortunate."

"With over 30 offices across the U.S., the biggest challenge was narrowing in on the charities to support," said Mark Jenkins, Director Human Resources. "We had a wide range of ideas from employees with many focused on food banks, homeless shelters and children's services.

Everyone really valued the opportunity to make recommendations and provide help right in their local communities. Logicalis employees in each locale will deliver the donations directly to the charities. It's an occasion to feel just a little like Santa Claus."

The list of supported organizations includes:

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
The Home for Little Wanderers of Boston
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Journeys from PADS to HOPE in Chicago
City Gospel Mission of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Gleaner's Food Bank of Detroit
God's Helping Hands of Michigan
Capuchin Soup Kitchen of Detroit
Lighthouse of Oakland County, MI
Paul's Pantry of Green Bay
Houston Food Bank
The Julian Center of Indianapolis
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Food Bank of New York City
Community Food Bank of New Jersey
Connecticut Food Bank
Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix
National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Greater Washington
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Community Campership Council of San Diego


About Logicalis, Inc.Logicalis is an international provider of high-performance technology solutions. With over 1,500 people worldwide, Logicalis delivers smart solutions based on specific needs, not the latest IT trend. Logicalis provides options, direction and support to more than 6,500 corporate and public sector customers. The company attributes its success to the everyday positive experiences with its customers and strategic partners such as IBM, HP, and Cisco.

Logicalis has annualized revenues in excess of $1 billion, from operations in the UK, US, Germany and Latin America. Logicalis is a division of Datatec Limited (LSE/JSE:DTC), a $4 billion multi-national organization listed on the AIM market of the LSE and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With over 30 offices in the United States, the company's U.S. headquarters are in Bloomfield Hills, MI.

For more information about the Logicalis experience, visit http://www.us.logicalis.com/.

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