Samsung Employees Invite Family Members to Help Make a Difference on Day of Service
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May 12, 2016 /3BL Media/ -- SAMSUNG EMPLOYEES INVITE FAMILY MEMBERS TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON DAY OF SERVICE
WHAT: For the first time ever, Samsung employees have invited their family members to participate in the company’s fourth semiannual Day of Service. We believe having our families with us will make the day an even brighter experience for everyone.
With fabric, glue and a whole lot of imagination, Samsung employees and their kids will create one-of-a-kind costumes for Only Make Believe, a nonprofit organization of volunteer actors who put on interactive theater programs for special needs children. Our President and CEO Gregory Lee plans to attend this session.
Also at the company’s headquarters, employees and their family members will make emergency supply kits in support of the Pillow Case Project, created by American Red Cross to increase awareness about natural disaster preparedness and safety for kids. Our Senior Vice President of Customer Service Michael Lawder plans to attend this session.
Across the country, more than 4,000 Samsung employees are donating approximately 16,000 hours of service to more than 50 organizations. Since Samsung’s first Day of Service in October 2014, our employees have donated a total of more than 45,000 hours of service to 65 organizations nationwide.
At Samsung, we believe in being an active corporate citizen, investing in the communities where we work and live. Our employees power our drive to make the world a better place. During our semiannual Day of Service, our offices across the country – from New Jersey to California – close and our employees spend time supporting local and national charities and organizations.
WHEN: Friday, May 13, 2016; 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Samsung Electronics America headquarters
85 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ
WHO: Available for Interviews:
Gregory Lee, President & CEO of Samsung Electronics America (both events)
Michael Lawder, Senior Vice President of Customer Care (Red Cross)
Andrew Bowins, Vice President of Corporate Reputation at Samsung Electronics America (both events)
Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America (both events)
Maricha Miles, Executive Director of Only Make Believe
Jessica Abend, New Jersey Region Volunteer Manager at American Red Cross
ASSETS: Photos and video available at http://www.samsung.com/us/news/
RSVP: If you are interested in covering our Day of Service, please contact:
Amanda Staab
Samsung Electronics America
201.310.6698
amanda.staab@sea.samsung.com
Alexa Hershy
Allison+Partners
646-428-0667
SamsungDoS@allisonpr.com
About Samsung Electronics North America
Samsung Electronics North America (NAHQ), based in Ridgefield Park, NJ, is an arm of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The company markets a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, information systems, and home appliance products, as well as oversees all of Samsung’s North American brand management including Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. As a result of its commitment to innovation and unique design, Samsung is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com and for the latest Samsung news, please visit news.samsung.com/us and follow on Twitter @SamsungNewsUS.
