ADDING COLORTO THE Community

GH Al’s Day 2013

This year, GolinHarris celebrated its fifth annual worldwide community service initiative, Al’s Day. The day honors founder and chairman Al Golin’s dedication to community service and is held each year on, or around, Al’s birthday on June 19. Offices around the world celebrated Al’s Day by participating in activities ranging from volunteering at Café 458 in Atlanta to feed the homeless; to working with Little People, an international NGO providing care for children and young people affected by cancer in Bucharest; to painting murals and helping the Ashburn Community Elementary School in Chicago prepare for the new school year; to spending the day with the kids at Manzil Special Needs School in Dubai; to volunteering with client Ronald McDonald House Charities in Shanghai. We’re happy to share, in the following pages, all of the ways in which we gave back on Al’s Day to help communities around the world look forward to a brighter day and a better year.

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The Atlanta office volunteered at Café 458, a restaurant for the homeless and for those striving to make positive changes in their lives. During their hours at the Café, the team helped to prepare and serve food while getting to know the patrons.

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In Bucharest, the team worked with “Little People,” an international NGO providing care for children and young people affected by cancer. They visited Fundeni Hospital along with three professional actors to entertain the young patients with books, games and toys. After spending a day with the children, several creators and connectors worked together to write and share the Little People’s story to raise awareness and generate donations for the organization.

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Chicago

The Chicago staff celebrated Al’s Day by helping the Ashburn Community Elementary School prepare for the return of its students and staff in the new school year. Teams created four reading nooks in the school’s primary department, filled with donated books. They also designed and painted colorful murals and helped with various cleaning and organizing projects throughout the entire school.

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During a full-day volunteer opportunity, the Dallas team helped the West Long-Term Recovery community rebuild by sorting and organizing donations that have flooded their community since a tragic plant explosion. The town of West is still in need of many supplies, so for those who couldn’t attend, the team held a separate donation drive.

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The Dubai team spent Al’s day with the children at the Manzil Special Needs School in Sharjah, a private non-profit school, that caters to approximately 38 students. They painted the school’s garden walls in the g4 colors and spent time playing with the children.

Through a visit to Ho Chak Neighbourhood Centre, a care center for the elderly, the Hong Kong office played games and gave attendees an opportunity to share their stories. At the end of their visit, the GH team presented their hosts with a gift containing goodies such as canola oil, pasta and kiwi fruits.

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Our London office spent their Al’s Day at Spitalfields City Farm, an organization that concentrates on growing local affordable food for their community. The team helped with tasks such as painting, planting and cleaning stables, and learned new skills around farming and growing. london

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The Los Angeles team helped to keep the L.A. River clean and beautiful with Friends of L.A. River Cleanup. The non-profit organization protects and restores the Los Angeles River and its habitat with organized volunteer work and educational programs.

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The Miami team volunteered with the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library. At the main branch, they prepared donated books for sorting, delivery and lending to its many locations.

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The Orange County team volunteered at Share Ourselves, a nonprofit organization that provides food and basic necessities to low-income families. They stocked shelves and worked the food line while engaging with the patrons.

The Shanghai office visited the Social Organization Service Center. The team helped children from migrant families learn how to cook and prepare nutritious snacks for themselves.

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The Singapore office organized a tea party to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities benefitting children at the National University Hospital. The team sang with the children and created animal masks and balloon art.

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swedenThis year, the Stockholm team spent time with young adults at the Fryshyset Center, the largest youth center in the world. The day was filled with games, sweets and laughter.

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Washington, D.C.

The D.C. office worked with YearUp, a non-profit that provides young adults with the skills, experience and support they need in order to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Our team conducted mock interviews and coached program graduates for meetings with potential employers.

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