ATLANTA, July 17,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritiv Corporation (NYSE:
VRTV), a leading business-to-business distribution solutions
company, today announced new corporate social responsibility
commitments with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Purpose
Built Communities through its community engagement and
philanthropy program, Veritiv Connects.
"Giving back to the communities is not
simply a value add - it is a core responsibility," said
Sal Abbate, Veritiv.
Veritiv Connects advances programs that help individuals learn,
grow, and thrive with education at the core of the company's
community efforts. Building upon the success of the past few years,
Veritiv is growing its philanthropic outreach by investing in two
national relationships that further align with its community focus
areas, including programs that create safe and sustainable
neighborhoods, and mentorship opportunities for youth that unlock
avenues for success and contribute to a vibrant workforce.
"Veritiv is on a journey to create the best culture for our
employees, and our culture is not only shaped by who we are but
also by what we do," said Sal
Abbate, Chief Executive Officer of Veritiv. "Giving back to
the communities where we live, work and serve is not simply a value
add – it is a core responsibility. I am an advocate for our
organization and our team members to use time, talent, and treasure
to support non-profit organizations across our footprint."
"We are committed to enhancing our involvement in our
communities to leave a lasting impact," said Kat Reynolds,
Community Relations Manager at Veritiv. "We are excited to
collaborate with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Purpose
Built Communities because both of these organizations are helping
to holistically shape the success of many communities."
Boys & Girls Clubs of America's mission is to help young
people reach their full potential as productive, caring,
responsible citizens through youth development programs driven by
local need and available resources. This collaboration with Veritiv
will establish connections between Clubs and Veritiv employees
through volunteer opportunities with local Keystone Club leadership
programs in five markets across the
United States, including Atlanta,
Georgia; Jacksonville,
Florida; Dallas, Texas;
Cincinnati, Ohio; and Los Angeles, California. Boys & Girls
Clubs of America's National Keystone Club provides unique
development opportunities for teens ages 14 to 18 focusing on
academic success, career preparation, community service, and teen
outreach.
"We are honored to be selected as a corporate social
responsibility partner through Veritiv Connects," said Chad Hartman, National Vice President of
Corporate Partnerships & Engagement, Boys & Girls Clubs of
America. "As Clubs continue to establish deep community connections
through volunteer opportunities with Veritiv team members, kids and
teens will gain meaningful experiences that will put them on the
path to a great future."
Purpose Built Communities partners with local leaders to
transform neighborhoods across the United
States so neighbors can achieve greater racial equity,
improved health outcomes, and increased upward mobility. Veritiv
will directly support Purpose Built Communities' national efforts
and local work underway in Atlanta,
Georgia; Jacksonville,
Florida; and Dallas, Texas.
The support will include local engagement and volunteer
opportunities for Veritiv employees who live and work in these
areas.
"Purpose Built Communities knows that prosperity starts with
place," said Carol Naughton, Chief
Executive Officer of Purpose Built Communities. "We have a deep and
long-lasting commitment to strengthening neighborhoods so that
neighbors have all the resources they need to flourish. We are
excited to collaborate with Veritiv and deepen the impact of our
work."
To learn more about Veritiv's corporate responsibility
initiatives, visit www.veritiv.com.
About Boys & Girls Club of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to
learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and
friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily
basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs
programming promotes academic success, good character and
leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,000 Clubs serve over 3.6
million young people through Club membership and community
outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on
Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in
BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations
worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls
Clubs of America
on Facebook and Twitter.
About Purpose Built Communities
Purpose Built Communities partners with local leaders to
design, direct, and accelerate neighborhood transformation
initiatives across the United
States with the shared goal to ensure every resident
experiences greater racial equity, improved health outcomes, and
increased upward mobility. The Purpose Built Communities model of
holistic revitalization includes affordable, mixed-income housing,
a cradle-to-college education pathway, community wellness programs
and facilities, and a thriving commercial core that creates
economic vitality, all within a defined neighborhood, coordinated
by a dedicated, nonprofit community quarterback organization. The
Purpose Built Communities includes 27, Network Members, community
quarterback organizations, in 15 states. For more information,
visit purposebuiltcommunities.org. Connect on Facebook
@PurposeBuiltCommunities and Twitter @PurposeBuiltCS.
About Veritiv
Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), headquartered in Atlanta and a Fortune
500® company, is a full-service provider of
packaging, JanSan and hygiene products, services and
solutions. Additionally, Veritiv provides print and
publishing products. Serving customers in a wide range of
industries both in North America
and globally, Veritiv has distribution centers throughout the U.S.
and Mexico, and team members
around the world helping shape the success of its customers.
For more information about Veritiv and its business segments
visit www.veritiv.com.
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