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April 21, 2021Excelsior College Celebrates 6th Annual Excelsior Cares Volunteer Week with Collect, Create, and Contribute Campaign
Since 2016, Excelsior College has celebrated Excelsior Cares Volunteer Week in April to coincide with National Volunteer Week and shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve. Volunteerism by College staff has continued for the past two years despite COVID-19, with drives and volunteering conducted from a distance. Last year, Excelsior College employees donated $2,800 to 14 nonprofit organizations to impact the community.
“Giving back is part of our Excelsior CARES culture by illustrating compassion with leadership from the heart and creating an environment of collaboration, teamwork, and empowerment,” stated Mark Howe, vice president of human resources. “Our employees look forward to our annual Excelsior Cares Volunteer Week as a culmination of their efforts throughout the year in service to the communities in which we live, work, and serve students. Employees work together to provide services, inspiration, and needed items and resources to impact the community in a positive way.”
This year, Excelsior College celebrates the 6th Annual Excelsior Cares Volunteer Week with a Create, Collect, and Contribute-themed campaign. Employees have created a total of 200 cards of kindness for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, Unity House of Troy, and Albany Med Pediatric Units. Deliveries of items and cards to Ronald Mc Donald House and Unity House will be next week.
During National Volunteer Week from April 19–23, employees have opportunities to contribute time by volunteering in person or at a distance on community projects. For a full release, please visit https://www.excelsior.edu/article/excelsior-college-celebrates-6th-annual-excelsior-cares-volunteer-week-with-collect-create-and-contribute-campaign/
