Avison Young announces inaugural Global Day of Giving
Employees in all of the firm's markets to take part in philanthropic activities
TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Mark Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, the world's fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm, announced today that it will hold its inaugural Global Day of Giving this Thursday, October 9, 2014 in all of the company's markets.
"On October 9, employees in Avison Young's 60 offices in Canada, the U.S. and Europe will dedicate the day to participate in volunteer projects in their respective cities," comments Rose. "As a company, we believe strongly in community development and sustainability. The annual Global Day of Giving will ensure that we continue to back up our words with action."
Avison Young's Global Day of Giving is part of the company's Global Citizenship efforts. Each Avison Young office has chosen its own community volunteer project in consultation with the charity that will receive the assistance.
Rose continues: "While Avison Young offices already contribute to many charitable organizations throughout the year, setting aside a day for all 1,600 professionals to volunteer their time will broaden and greatly strengthen our philanthropic efforts as a company. By holding the Global Day of Giving this year and in the future, we will be able to give back to our communities in small ways that will collectively make a big difference. Furthermore, as we continually endeavor to meet our own and our clients' goals and challenges, we hope that the Global Day of Giving will increase awareness of these community projects, which strive to help people in need and at risk."
Staff activities on October 9 will range from completing small construction projects for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the YWCA to riverside clean-up efforts.
"Each project is designed to contribute in some way to economic, social and environmental sustainability," states Earl Webb, Avison Young's President, U.S. Operations, who is based in Chicago. "Additionally, when recruiting, we look for outstanding people who make meaningful contributions to their communities. In many cases, particularly when it comes to the opportunity to become a Principal in our firm, community involvement is a prerequisite."
The following is a list of the charities to which Avison Young employees will be donating their time on October 9:
| CANADA |
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| Calgary |
Habitat |
| Edmonton |
Edmonton Food Bank |
| Guelph |
Canadian Cancer Society |
| Halifax |
Nova Scotia Nature Trust |
| Lethbridge |
Clean Sweep Program |
| Mississauga |
Ronald McDonald House |
| Montreal |
Reseau Selection Senior Home |
| Ottawa |
Operation Come Home |
| Quebec City |
Reseau Selection Senior Home |
| Regina |
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) |
| Toronto (HQ) |
Ronald McDonald House |
| Toronto (Property Mgmt.) |
Ronald McDonald House |
| Toronto North |
Ronald McDonald House |
| Vancouver |
YWCA - Alder Gardens |
| Winnipeg |
Red Road Lodge |
| U.S. |
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| Atlanta |
Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta |
| Austin |
Capital Area Food Bank |
| Boston |
Nathan Hale School |
| Charlotte, NC |
Urban Ministry Center |
| Chicago - Downtown |
Friends of the Chicago River |
| Chicago - Suburban |
Friends of the Chicago River |
| Cleveland |
West Side Catholic Center |
| Columbus, OH |
Ronald McDonald House |
| Dallas |
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center |
| Denver |
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver |
| Detroit |
Forgotten Harvest of Michigan |
| Fairfield/Westchester |
Bread for Life |
| South Carolina - Charleston |
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity |
| South Carolina - Columbia |
Pawmetto Lifeline |
| South Carolina - Greenville |
Pendleton Place |
| Houston |
Bo's House |
| Irvine |
Heal the Bay |
| Las Vegas |
Three Square |
| Long Island |
Bread for Life |
| Los Angeles - Downtown |
Heal the Bay |
| Los Angeles - Santa Monica |
Heal the Bay |
| Los Angeles North |
Heal the Bay |
| Los Angeles West |
Heal the Bay |
| New Jersey |
Community Food Bank of New Jersey |
| New York |
Bread for Life |
| Oakland |
Habitat |
| Philadelphia |
Cradles to Crayons |
| Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership |
| Raleigh-Durham & Chapel Hill, NC |
Food Bank of North Carolina |
| Reno |
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful |
| Sacramento |
Habitat |
| San Diego |
Heal the Bay |
| San Francisco |
Habitat |
| San Mateo |
Habitat |
| South Florida - Boca Raton |
Broward Outreach Center |
| South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale |
Broward Outreach Center |
| South Florida - Miami |
Broward Outreach Center |
| South Florida - West Palm Beach |
Broward Outreach Center |
| Suburban Maryland |
Habitat & DC Central Kitchen |
| Tampa |
Metropolitan Ministries |
| Tysons Corner |
Habitat & DC Central Kitchen |
| Washington, DC |
Habitat & DC Central Kitchen |
| U.K. |
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| London, U.K. |
New Horizon Youth Centre |
| Thames Valley, U.K. |
Local River Clean-Up |
"Wherever you go in the world, the dedicated staff and volunteers at community organizations complete unselfish acts on behalf of disadvantaged people every day of the year. But to achieve a better way of life for everyone, it's important that we all contribute somehow to the communities in which we live, work and play," adds Avison Young Principal Robert Gritten, who is based in Vancouver, BC and heads up the firm's philanthropic efforts. "We hope our firm's Global Day of Giving will also encourage others to come together to contribute to a worthy cause."
Going forward, Avison Young's Global Day of Giving will be held annually in all of the firm's markets every October. The philanthropic effort will continually expand as Avison Young opens new offices around the globe.
Avison Young is the world's fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Avison Young is a collaborative, global firm owned and operated by its principals. Founded in 1978, the company comprises 1,600 real estate professionals in 60 offices, providing value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties.
For further information/comment/photos:
• Sherry Quan, Principal, National Director of Communications & Media Relations, Avison Young: 604.647.5098; cell: 604.726.0959
• Mark Rose, Chair and CEO, Avison Young: 416.673.4028
• Earl Webb, President, U.S. Operations, Avison Young: 312.957.7610
• Robert Gritten, Principal, Avison Young: 604.647.5063
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SOURCE: Avison Young Commercial Real Estate (BC)
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