The holiday season is often a time for giving and at Express Employment Professionals, we have a core mission of serving others and bringing hope to those in need. Whether it’s donating resources, volunteering, or uplifting local causes, our dedication to giving back is a cornerstone of our business. Discover how members of the Express family are making a difference in their communities through the Brand It Blue Initiative!
Baldwin County, AL
Each year, the Baldwin County, AL, Express office partners with a local nonprofit. Their recent event was especially sweet, as they volunteered with Family Promise of Baldwin County for their signature fundraiser, the Chocolate Affair. Family Promise provides temporary shelter, transitional housing, related services, and nurturing support to families with children experiencing homelessness.
“Our intention was not to gain anything in return, but rather to do the right thing,” said Alexandra Dubose, the office’s Marketing Director. “Investing in the community beyond staffing means actively engaging in initiatives that uplift and support the well-being of the people and organizations within the local area … When our community does well, we all do well.”
Ocala, FL
The Ocala, FL, Express office is motivated to help their city and the people in it.
“It’s the true sense of community and partnership that we love, and it feeds our purpose and souls,” said Cynthia DeSimone, Director of Business Development. “Giving back brings our team together, and it’s a good feeling to uplift others.”
DeSimone’s team participated in the Brand It Blue Initiative with their Back-to-School Supply Drive in August, sponsoring and collecting supplies, gift cards, and clothes for 13 families in conjunction with Helping Hands, a local nonprofit. They invited clients to donate supplies to benefit the organization, as well as Express associates with school-aged children. After the donations were presented, the Ocala team spent a day shopping with recipients to pick out clothing and supplies for each child to start the school year poised for success.
Irwin, PA
The Irwin, PA, Express office also hosts an annual Back-to-School Drive, which began four years ago. Although they had always participated in various volunteer activities, the staff chose this initiative to make a significant impact during the back-to-school season.
“Seeing the happiness and gratitude from the schools motivated us to continue and improve each year,” said Marketing Coordinator Cassie Armstrong. “Our determination to outdo the previous year’s efforts has led to increasingly successful drives, with more supplies provided and greater community involvement. It’s incredibly rewarding to see everyone come together for this cause, making a positive difference in the lives of students and their families.”
Brand It Blue Initiative
Express Employment International is proud of the impact our Franchisees make in the communities they serve. Our ongoing philanthropic effort, the Brand It Blue Initiative, was born out of a desire to serve and partner with a variety of nonprofit organizations in more than 860 locations in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. As part of the mission of Express Employment Professionals, our franchises help connect qualified job seekers with reputable companies, but also go above and beyond to provide hope to their communities.
Learn more about Express’ Brand It Blue Initiative from the video below.
Want to get involved? Contact the Express office nearest you to see how you can participate. Learn more about Express’ community involvement on ExpressPros.com.
