ARLINGTON, Va., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate
Executive Board (CEB) (NYSE: EXBD), a leading research and advisory
services company, held its second-annual Global Service Day to
allow employees to "Get Out and Give Back." In 14 cities, from
Chicago to London to Singapore to its headquarters in Washington, DC, CEB closed its doors for the
day so that more than 1,800 employees could actively partner with
organizations selected for their ability to directly impact local
communities.
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In one day, CEB staff tackled a range of projects for 20 service
organizations to benefit migrant women, underprivileged students,
historic sites and disabled children. The dedicated day of service
brought the company's Spirit of Generosity – a CEB core value—to
life in the communities where the company's employees live and
work. CEB volunteers constructed an outdoor classroom, refurbished
historic gardens, coached at-risk youth and conducted financial
education training for women in need.
CEB's Global Service Day represents one important component of
the company's philanthropic efforts. For more than 25 years,
CEB and its staff have dedicated significant financial and in-kind
resources to a broad set of charitable organizations – promoting
innovation and community building and enabling entrepreneurship in
the public sector.
"We are proud to continue our Global Service Day
tradition, which provides a unique opportunity for our staff to
bring CEB's Spirit of Generosity to life while expanding the
company's global philanthropic reach," said Tom Monahan, CEB
Chairman and CEO. "Through our work across four continents, seven
countries and with more than 10,000 hours of service, Global
Service Day allows us to bring positive social change and to enrich
communities where our employees and business partners live and
work."
Building on the momentum and significant impact CEB made with
its inaugural Global Service Day in 2011, the company partnered
with the several non-profit organizations, including:
- Aidha is a social enterprise dedicated to enriching the lives
of migrant women through financial education. (Singapore, Singapore)
- City Year unites young people to keep students in school and on
track to graduation. (Chicago,
Ill., London, UK,
San Francisco, Calif. and
Washington, DC)
- Evergreen is a community environmental center that inspires and
equips visitors to live, work and play more sustainably.
(Toronto, Canada)
- Food Link NY serves to end hunger, build self-sufficiency, and
foster nutritional wellness. (Rochester,
N.Y.)
- Frankfurter Tafel e.V. is a food bank operating in the heart of
Frankfurt´s poorest neighborhoods. (Frankfurt, Germany)
- Habitat for Humanity works to eliminate poverty housing and to
make decent, affordable shelter for all people. (Minneapolis, Minn.)
- Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) develops programs
that inspire young people to stay in school, to recognize business
opportunities and to plan for successful futures (Boston, Mass.)
- Sankalp School serves the impoverished local population in
Gurgaon. (Gurgaon, Haryana, India)
- Variety NSW: The Children's Charity aims to empower children
who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs to encourage
independence and increase self-esteem.(Sydney, Australia)
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SOURCE Corporate Executive Board