SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

At North County Food Bank Warehouse, a group of dedicated volunteers spent an afternoon preparing, inspecting, and bagging fresh produce for distribution to families in need. Together, they managed to bag an impressive 2,633 lbs. of produce, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who rely on the food bank’s services.

During the recent Leadership Summit, our team dedicated time to meaningful service projects that positively impacted the community. In partnership with Field Day, a platform for corporate volunteering, we engaged in three distinct initiatives.

The CARES team was thrilled to be able to support the Hillsborough Rotary Fair for another year by providing volunteers and a donation. Around 700 guests enjoyed free food, rides, and games.

We were thrilled to be able to support the Hillsborough Rotary Fair for another year by providing volunteers and a donation. Around 700 guests enjoyed free food, rides, and games.

Illinois Leadership Seminars is a non-profit organization that is working to unleash the leadership potential of Illinois youth. This is a wonderful program that recognizes students who are making a difference and helps them on their path to become leaders of tomorrow. We are proud to have signed on as a

As an expression of solidarity and concern for the young people, families, and communities who are directly impacted by the crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine, we partnered with Hillsborough YMCA and the Rotary Club of Hillsborough to provide much-needed items.

The CARES team was proud to partner with All About Motivation & Education (AAME) along with Pinnacle Health and Fitness and Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC to equip Haitian schools with computers. We moved almost 200 computers and laptops.

The CARES team was proud to partner with the Rotary International Club of Hillsborough who organized an Operation Shoebox USA event at the local YMCA. In all, the volunteers made 625 holiday care packages for our troops deployed overseas.

The CARES team was proud to sponsor and provide volunteers for the Rotary Club of Hillsborough’s Annual Family Fun Day. Abed Medawar, our Magnate CARES chairman, has been a pivotal part of the fair’s repeated success. A big thank you to all involved!

The CARES team was proud to sponsor the GiGiFIT National Acceptance Challenge. This event benefits GiGi’s Playhouse and the Down Syndrome Community! Our team exceeded our goal, raising $837 in donations and participating in the event from all over the country.

We laced up our sneakers, some of us rallying our kids and pets, and headed onto the streets for a Virtual 5K!

OAR created Hire Autism with the goal of helping individuals with autism find meaningful employment opportunities.

The Organization for Autism Research was founded to apply science to answer the daily questions and challenges that autism presents to individuals with autism, their families, teachers, and caregivers. OAR focuses on applied research and the practical value of its resource materials.

Little Friends, an organization dedicated to empowering people with autism and other developmental disabilities, is joining a national day of generosity, #GivingTuesday.

Abed Medawar, recently volunteered at a Hillsborough Township NJ Food Distribution, inviting those in need to collect milk and other foodstuffs. Abed and the team were able to safely serve about 300 cars in total - great work!

Gregoire Simonet completed his 3rd Iron Man competition in Tallinn, Estonia while raising funds and awareness for Steps Together.