¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass Earns Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A strong focus on giving back has earned ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass®, the largest vehicle glass repair and replacement company in the U.S., an honorable mention in , sponsored by PR Daily. The company was recognized in the “” category.
Beyond operating a successful, customer-focused business, ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass, is committed to being a caring partner to local communities. In 2005, the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass Foundation was created as the official giving arm of the company. This employee-run organization now actively supports causes, charities and giving initiatives that focus on the well-being of families.
To inspire giving back, ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass introduced an internal employee campaign known as the 1-2-3 Philosophy:
- ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app donates 1% of its annual trading profit to the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass Foundation.
- ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app encourages its employees to give 2% of their time to volunteer in their community. That includes 16 hours of paid time off the company allows every employee for volunteer work in addition to 24 hours of their personal time for a total of 40 hours per employee, which equals 2% of the average hours in a “work year.”
- ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app holds 3 annual charitable fundraisers…
- The ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app Challenge invites employees and business partners to participate a charity triathlon, duathlon, or motorcycle poker run.
- Employees are encouraged to elect for a one-time or on-going payroll deduction over the coming year to the charities of their choice during the National Big Give Campaign.
- Each fall, ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app hosts a Charity Golf Classic where supply partners provide sponsorships and participation.
“We asked to see work that displays integrity, authenticity and intention,” said the PR Daily website. “We were impressed by winners’ ability to think about the bigger picture and execute campaigns that moved audiences around the world. Our winners demonstrated a determination to bringing to light the issues that affect community, industry and society at large. We are pleased and honored to recognize these industry leaders using their talents for the greater good.”
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass was selected to receive an Honorable Mention out of a total of 103 entries. To learn more about ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass’s charitable initiatives, visit .
“We’re humbled to be recognized for our charitable outreach,” said ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass President & CEO Tom Feeney. “And we thank PR Daily for raising public awareness for the need for corporate caring initiatives. Together we can positively impact others.”
About ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app AutoGlass® is the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services with 7,400 MobileGlassShops™ and company stores in all 50 states. Last year, more than 5.4 million customers chose ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app for its 24/7 national contact centers, advanced online scheduling, superior repair and replacement systems, and the industry’s only nationwide lifetime guarantee. For more information, visit ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½app.com, or follow us on and .