ARAMARK Building Community

“ARAMARK Building Community” provides assistance to community centers in cities across the U.S.

ARAMARK Building CommunityARAMARK has dedicated more than $5 million in cash grants, volunteer hours and product donations toward improving neighborhood centers as part of a new philanthropic and employee volunteerism initiative. 

Launched in 2008, ”ARAMARK Building Community” plans to assist neighborhood centers in nearly 30 cities by 2011. Company volunteers will refurbish facilities, lend expertise in the areas of workforce readiness and wellness and assist with basic human services such as food, clothing and shelter for individuals and families who rely on those centers.

Key cities in 2008 for “ARAMARK Building Community” efforts include Philadelphia, Houston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Detroit.

To mobilize volunteers, ARAMARK works with City Year’s Care Force® division, one of the world’s leading organizations engaging citizens in service to their communities.  Working with City Year ensures meaningful experiences for the ARAMARK employee volunteers while addressing pressing community center needs.

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