ProfessionalMarketingInternationalCharities.org keeps you up-to-date on all the philanthropic efforts happening over here at PMI. We also give you information about specific social problems we hope to alleviate in some small way and feature those who are doing something about them. But if you just want a basic rundown, here is an overview of all the philanthropic efforts we have been involved with during 2011 so far.
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation hopes to find a cure for diabetes, and as they have worked toward that goal, they have gained a reputation for translating findings in the lab into practical treatments for diabetes patients around the world. The disease affects about 25 million Americans. This January, PMI made a donation to the institute to help it continue its good work.
The Road Home helps homeless people in Utah get on the road to self-sufficiency. Among other services, they provide temporary shelters and help homeless adults acquire the identification and child care they need to obtain steady employment. PMI contributed to The Road Home early this year.
One local Girl Scouts of America troop organized a project benefiting Utah’s House of Hope, which PMI helped sponsor. As part of their annual cookie sales, the girls sold boxes to corporations, including PMI, then delivered the purchased boxes to House of Hope. House of Hope helps people in Utah who are fighting addiction to drugs and alcohol.
PMI has also made its annual contribution to the Northland Early Education Center. This organization provides children with the early education they need to do well once they start kindergarten. Many of the children have special needs, but many are developing typically. By contributing to the organization, PMI is proud to help Northland Early Education Center bless the lives of children in Kansas.
Areté Gymnastics, LLC, trains several talented Utah gymnasts, but this contribution is going to one specific athlete. JJ Litster has won awards across the nation and has dreams of competing in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. He works hard at school (he has a 4.0 GPA) and in the gym, but travel costs associated with national competitions can be expensive. PMI is happy to help JJ work toward his dreams.
The C.H. Robinson Cystinosis Research Network helps 2,000 children every year as it works to find new treatments for cystinosis. Cystinosis is a genetic disease that can be fatal if not treated properly. PMI gives a charitable contribution to this group every year to help them more effectively help others.
Read Across America is a nationwide celebration of reading that schools across the United States celebrate every year on March 2 (appropriately, Dr. Seuss’ birthday). PMI helped with festivities at a local elementary school this year by providing volunteers to read to children, playing Cat in the Hat-related games with kindergartners and bringing Cat in the Hat hat-shaped cookies for every student in the school.
Golden Spike Outreach, an organization committed to helping people succeed after they have been incarcerated, usually receives grants from the government to support the good things they do for their clients and for society. However, an error over e-mail resulted in a missed grant application deadline and the organization is struggling financially as a result. PMI made a contribution to help the organization operate for a few months until they can apply for another grant.
Every summer, towns in Utah celebrate their communities. PMI is sponsoring a movie night at the Lehi Round-up Celebration this year, which will give families an enjoyable place to spend a summer evening. The movie night will be held in June and involve an outdoor movie with discounted snacks.
