In addition to pledging $2.1 million for United Way of Forsyth County in 2017, the company and its employees have contributed more than $23.5 million to United Way agencies since 2006.
“I’m very proud of the positive contributions to our community’s quality of life that our campaigns make,” said Hanes campaign chairperson James Francis, a vice president of procurement for the company. “This campaign year marks the 10th time the company and its employees have received this special recognition. This award wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for the generosity of our employees.”
As part of the company’s campaign, employees also donated 10,000 nonperishable food items and $13,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C., one of United Way’s partners. Additionally, Hanes granted paid time off to nearly 400 headquarters employees to volunteer for a Day of Caring at 12 local community agencies. Employee volunteers contributed thousands of volunteer hours performing various tasks at the agencies including landscaping, painting, administrative duties, and more.
During the weeklong campaign, activities held on campus included a kickoff celebration, silent auctions, and an agency fair that provided employees an opportunity to learn about the various local non-profit agencies in attendance.
“Our corporate partner campaigns are critically important to reaching our goals within the community,” said Gordineer. “Passionate and caring workplaces like HanesBrands help Forsyth County create positive change, and great things happen when we Live United.”
HanesBrands included Hanes, Champion, Playtex, DIM, Bali, Maidenform, Bonds, JMS/Just My Size, Leggs, Wonderbra, Nur Die/Nur Der, Lovable, Berlei and Gear for Sports.
