MANCHESTER, NH — Liberty House has received a $25,000 donation from Express Employment Professionals in support of its work to help homeless vets, one of six non-profit recipients nationally of a total of $75,000.
The donations are part of The Impact Project, an initiative of the company’s philanthropic committee designed to give back to nonprofits nominated by franchisees among their more than 800 franchise locations.
“We pride ourselves on having a culture built on giving and service at Express,” said Bob Funk, CEO and chairman of the board of Express Employment Professionals. “With that in mind, we know how important it is to support the communities where we work, serve and live. The commitment that our franchise owners have shown these organizations is a great example of that support.”
Liberty House, an organization providing a safe, respectful and substance-free transitional housing community for homeless American veterans committed to a path of independence and self-sufficiency, was the winner of the $25,000 donation. This organization was nominated by John Roller, a franchise owner with Express Employment Professionals of Manchester.
“I’m honored to be a part of a company that believes so strongly in giving back to communities,” Roller said. “Liberty House holds a special place in the heart of our team at Express.”
Below is the complete list of the nonprofits and the donation amounts they will receive from Express Employment Professionals:
- Liberty House—Manchester, New Hampshire—$25,000
- Bound Together—Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania—$10,000
- Next Step for Life—Cookeville, Tennessee—$10,000
- Family Promise—Grand Rapids, Michigan—$10,000
- Cristo Rey Network—Hopkins, Minnesota—$10,000
- Working Gear—Vancouver, British Columbia—$10,000
About Express Employment Professionals
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