Avnet Cares volunteers were spreading holiday joy to those in need this season. Across the U.S. and into Europe, local teams volunteered and donated to make this season a little brighter in their communities. Some of the locations and activities included:
Boston, MA (U.S.) – Employees partnered with a supplier for a Toys for Tots drive and also participated in the Women in Electronics holiday event that benefits Rosie’s Place, a local women’s shelter.
Cherry Hill, NJ (U.S.) – The office adopted two families to support through the Fellowship Community Church.
Chicago, IL (U.S.) – The local branch has a 30+ year tradition of hosting an Angel Tree through the Salvation Army, collecting gifts for local youth.
Dallas, TX (U.S.) – They adopted families through Hugs with Love, an organization that supports low-income, single-parent households. The team provided gifts and food for the organization.
North Reading, MA (U.S.) – Their team held a coat drive for the local Boys and Girls Club.
Phoenix, AZ (U.S.) – The team sponsored 65 youth from foster care to provide gifts for the holidays. The team also completed a toy drive for Banner Children’s Hospitals, and hosted a food drive and meal kit assembly for local Free Little Pantries.
San Jose, CA (U.S.) – The team hosted a supplier appreciation breakfast and toy drive, benefitting the Cops Curing Cancer Foundation.
Stevenage, U.K. - Teams continued with their annual tradition of collecting food donations for Haven and Herts Young Homeless, a charity providing shelter and support for those without a home.