Our corporate wide adherence to family values includes a great commitment to giving back to the community that peaks during the holiday season. “We always try to best the previous year’s results and this year was no different as our employees at every level and every location participated enthusiastically,” said Company President, Michael Glionna.
Most significant this year is the fantastic amount of funds raised for Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH), a Canadian charity that organizes and runs fantasy hockey tournaments across the country and raises money to help fund the work of over 40 homeless support agencies.
The funds raised by Universal benefit 360Kids (www.360kids.ca) and Blue Door Shelters (www.bluedoor.ca), two local organizations committed to ending homelessness.
In October and November, five employee teams at Universal rallied together to raise an incredible $33,212! Together with the company’s funds matching program and serving as participant gift sponsor for HHTH’s York Region tournament, a total contribution reaching $70,000 was made by the Universal group. After 9 consecutive years of holding our HHTH employee fundraising campaign, the Universal team has now contributed over half a million dollars to this very worthy cause.
Even more giving took place in December as our employees generously donated to two other charities we support annually: the Vaughan Food Bank and the Toy Mountain gift drive. “It is a great feeling knowing that the multitude of food and gifts contributed by our employees will bring joy this holiday season to those who are less fortunate,” said Mark Glionna, Vice President – Client Relations & Business Development.
