LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today ACE in the United Kingdom and Ireland is observing a Global Day of
Service, a tradition that began in 2005 and reflects ACE’s firm belief
that positive contributions to communities return long-lasting benefits
to society and the company’s employees and business.
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David Robinson, Regional President, UK & Ireland, ACE (Photo: Business Wire)
More than 500 employees in the UK and Ireland will participate in 15
volunteer projects focused on education, poverty and health and the
environment. Globally, more than 6,000 ACE employees in 50 countries
will participate in approximately 250 volunteer projects, donating more
than 25,000 hours in the communities where they live and work.
Planned activities for ACE’s Global Day of Service in the UK and Ireland
include:
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In Birmingham, ACE employees are hosting a cake and samosa sale
in the office to support the ACORNS Children’s' Hospice.
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In Glasgow, volunteers will be unpacking and storing Harvest
donations, among other activities, for the Glasgow City Mission, which
provides care to vulnerable children and adults by fighting against
poverty and disadvantage.
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In London, ACE volunteers will paint and decorate the communal
areas of Hestia Housing, which provides support to individuals with a
range of needs including offenders and ex-offenders; victims of
domestic abuse and people with mental health issues.
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In Leeds, ACE volunteers will provide company for older people,
play bingo and help at the lunch club at the Hawksmoor Older People
Support Services, a charity helping older people to live independently
and proactively participate within their own communities.
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In Manchester, ACE employees will undertake a variety of
activities, including footpath construction and repair; stile, step
and footbridge building; fencing; and walling for the Peak Park
Conservation Volunteers, a charity supporting the environment of this
beautiful National Park.
David Robinson, Country President for ACE in the UK and Ireland, said:
“ACE’s Global Day of Service is a great tradition. It confirms our
commitment to being a good neighbour by helping those who need it both
in the UK where we have a long and deep presence, as well as globally. I
want to thank all of our employees around the country who are
volunteering today to help those who are less fortunate, care for our
environment and make a positive impact in our communities through
education. It is their time and contribution that makes this Global Day
of Service special.”
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Source: ACE