Oldcastle Precast Mid-Atlantic Group: Case Study

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Oldcastle Precast Mid-Atlantic Group is making change possible by raising donations and volunteering their time at the Allentown Rescue Mission, which aids and feeds the homeless, provides emergency shelter, and offers programs to aid the homeless transition to being productive members of society. These services provide rehabilitation and restoration for people in crisis.
On October 15th, 2016, employees from Oldcastle Precast Mid-Atlantic volunteered to help prepare the dinner, assist the handicapped, hand out T-shirts, and greet attendees at the Allentown Rescue Mission’s 12th Annual Spaghetti Dinner, one of three fundraisers held each year, which raises money to support their programs.
Held at Asbury United Methodist Church in Allentown, Pa, the event served 906 dinners and raised a grand total of $107,700 for the Mission.
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That is a commitment we share at Oldcastle Precast,” said Pat Holleran, Vice President/Director of Sales Mid-Atlantic Region. “I would like to give a big thank you to everyone who gave up their day and volunteered. It truly was a lot of fun and definitely for a great cause.”
In addition, on November 19th, employees from the Mid-Atlantic group participated in the Annual “Thanks for Giving” Food and Supplies Drive for the Allentown Rescue

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