– AbbVie's Week of Possibilities returns in 2022 for
its seventh year with approximately 15,000 employees
participating in volunteer activities globally to strengthen local
communities, expand educational programs and make a positive
environmental impact
– Week of Possibilities is
AbbVie's global, in-person volunteering program that unites
employees around the world with a single purpose: to give back to
local communities through volunteering
NORTH
CHICAGO, Ill., June 27,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie kicks off its seventh
Week of Possibilities today with approximately 15,000 employees
volunteering in more than 50 countries to serve local communities
around the world. From June 27 to July
1, AbbVie employees will work with trusted community
partners to complete hands-on projects, including renovating
schools, playgrounds and community centers, to benefit local
communities impacting tens of thousands of people.
"Supporting our local communities is at the heart of AbbVie's
culture, and there is no greater example of this than our annual
Week of Possibilities, where AbbVie employees around the world come
together through volunteering to embrace our shared commitment of
giving back," said Tracie Haas,
president, AbbVie Foundation. "We are thrilled our employee
volunteers are returning to service projects in local communities
this year following a two-year pause caused by the pandemic. We
look forward to collaborating with our nonprofit partners to make a
real impact in our local communities across the globe."
To bring Week of Possibilities to life, the AbbVie Foundation
works with longstanding community partners, including Heart of
America Foundation and KABOOM! in the U.S., and Points of Light
globally. At its North Chicago
headquarters, AbbVie partners with North Chicago Community
Partners, Bernie's Book Bank, Habitat for Humanity and others.
Service projects vary by region and are selected based on the
greatest needs in local communities. Project highlights
include:
- In North Chicago, employee
volunteers will renovate four local schools, help teachers prepare
for the move into the new middle school, Neal Math and Science Academy, build a new
community playground, participate in book, food and clothing
sorting, and build two single family homes for families in
need.
- In Brisbane and Anaheim, California, AbbVie volunteers will
transform two community playgrounds.
- AbbVie teams will create STEM Labs and renovate libraries at
schools in Santa Ana and
Redwood City, California;
Washington, D.C.; Tampa, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Boston and Worchester, Massachusetts; Newark, New Jersey; Brooklyn, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Austin and Houston,
Texas.
- Globally, AbbVie's partnership with Points of Light will impact
thousands of students in dozens of schools and community centers
with refreshed and refurbished learning, meeting and outdoor
spaces. AbbVie employees will also focus on making a positive
impact to the environment and serving local communities through
food banks and education-focused initiatives. Additionally, select
AbbVie volunteers in Europe will
prepare supplies and kits for Ukrainian refugees.
- Collectively, AbbVie volunteers in more than 50 countries will
serve the greatest needs in their local communities and help create
a positive, lasting impact for children and families.
Since its inception, AbbVie has been recognized for its
corporate citizenship, including as one of top "Companies that
Care" by Great Place to Work® and PEOPLE.
Learn more about AbbVie's Week of Possibilities at
abbvie.com/givesback and AbbVie's ongoing commitment to local
communities in its 2021 ESG Action Report.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines
that solve serious health issues today and address the medical
challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on
people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology,
oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and
gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its
Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie,
please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About the AbbVie
Foundation
The AbbVie Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation, is
dedicated to having a remarkable impact for local communities in
need around the world through a commitment to building sustainable
health care systems and effective educational programs. For more
information, please visit www.abbviefoundation.org.
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