PPB August 2019

American Solutions for Business contributed more than $2,100 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, held on June 7 in Glenwood. Ahead of the race, employees held several fundraising events that included a company breakfast and bake sales, and raised money from selling memorial and honorary name cards, HOPE calendars, Scratch n’ Give cards and luminary bags. On the evening of the event, the team also held several fundraising efforts at their themed “carnival campsite,” where they sold cotton candy and carnival games. Of the ASB team that participated, three are cancer survivors, which contributed to much of the passion and commitment that inspired others to join the cause. A team of American Solutions for Business employees dedicated a full day to building for Habitat for Humanity in Alexandria, Minnesota. American Solutions For Business Employees Turn Out In Support Of Their Community, Local Nonprofits Employees from distributor American Solutions for Business, headquartered in Glenwood, Minnesota, have recently found several ways to give back to their community. To encourage staff volunteerism, the company has a Volunteer Time Off program, offered to all employees in the home office. At a fundraising event called “Dogs for Dogs,” held at the distributor’s headquarters, American Solutions for Business served grilled hotdogs to almost 100 people, raising $600 to benefit the Pope County Humane Society. compiled by James Khattak James Khattak is news editor of PPB. 78 | AUGUST 2019 | CONNECT