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Holsum Bakery, Inc. commits to 10th year of volunteerism at Alfred F. Garcia School
On September 30, 2003, Holsum Bakery, Inc. of Phoenix committed to their Garcia School Adopt-a-Grade program for the tenth year in a row. Through a series of educational talks and events at the school, Holsum Bakery strives to provide strong role models for the children and stress the importance of staying in school.
Some of the scheduled activities supporting this program are:
- Nutrition classes taught by Holsum Quality Control Managers
- Piestewa Peak class climb lead by Holsum Bakery President, Ed Eisele
- Teamwork and manufacturing classes taught by a team of Holsum Associates
- Holsum Bakery tour for the entire Garcia 6th grade
- "Foods of the World" class and tasting activity lead by Holsum Associates
- Holsum book fair - donation of new and gently used books to the school
Additionally, Holsum Bakery gives $25 "scholarship" gifts to select students twice per year in recognition of outstanding or improved academics, citizenship and attendance. These character and self-esteem building exercises are intended to improve school dropout and crime rates for students, and generally improve the surrounding south Phoenix community.
In compliment to the Alfred F. Garcia Adopt-a-Grade program, Holsum Bakery supports the community that surrounds the Phoenix plant. The Holsum Bakery Garcia Neighborhood Partnership entails cooperation between Holsum and local residents in an effort to clean up and beautify the area, as well as reduce crime and increase the positive sense of community there. Activities such as "Christmas in April" where a home or building in the neighborhood is renovated free of charge and the Garcia Park project have served to bring many Holsum Associates closer with the community that surrounds the company headquarters and bakery.
The Garcia Neighborhood Partnership program was introduced in 1993 in light of the Los Angeles race riots. Local business owners and law enforcers found it necessary to partner up with residents to start preventing crime and put a fresh face on the local community. This line of thinking proved beneficial for all involved! Upon investigation into community issues, business leaders (including Holsum Bakery's Owner and President, Ed Eisele) realized that it only takes a little effort and even less money to make a tangible improvement in the communities in which they do business. The community has embraced the program and continues to work hard toward building a better place to live, work and play for all.
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