The FINANCIAL — Hilton Worldwide sales team members are inviting customers in seven major markets – Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando and Jersey City, N.J. – to get Hands On in the community today after a busy week of meetings.
According to Hilton Worldwide, in partnership with each city's HandsOn Network affiliate, an enterprise of Points of Light, nearly 700 volunteers will participate in projects identified by HandsOn Atlanta, Jersey Cares, Chicago Cares, HandsOn Bay Area, HandsOn Greater DC Cares, HandsOn Orlando and Right Hand Events that will benefit inner city youth and youth with disabilities.
"Our partnership with HandsOn Network allows our team members to Travel with Purpose and be active in the communities where they work, live and travel," said Jennifer Silberman, vice president, corporate responsibility, Hilton Worldwide. "Our hotels play a vital role in the communities where we serve and we are always looking for volunteer opportunities to get our workforce, guests and customers involved."
Volunteer activities will vary by location and may include: beautifying elementary school grounds with landscaping, planting flowers, mural painting and outdoor seating; creating play areas for children with sidewalk games such as four square and hopscotch; revitalizing school playgrounds with color; leading a field day of sports and interactive games to encourage health and wellness; creating dream pillow cases for youth to illustrate future hopes and dreams and hosting an environmental craft fair to stress the importance of caring for the planet
In 2011, Hilton Worldwide launched Travel with Purpose, its commitment to providing shared value to its business and communities around the world. Travel with Purpose is built on four areas of focus – creating opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential; strengthening communities where we operate; celebrating cultures and the power of travel; and living sustainably through the measurement, analysis and improvement of our use of natural resources.
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