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Philanthropy
Remembering Bill Warren: Innovator & HR Industry Icon
Every morning the unmistakable swishing sound of Bill’s DirectEmployers rain jacket was rivaled only by his infectious chuckle. He would ask us about our lives, families and beam about his grandchildren. Employees would frequently catch Bill sneaking a sweet treat...
DE Serves: Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
Volunteerism. It’s the simple principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward. It’s amazing what a small gesture can do for your soul. Not only are you serving the...
Magic & Mystery: Unmasking The Homeless Inaugural Masquerade Ball
Homelessness. Although many choose to ignore it, it’s a very real problem in our country. Unfortunately, the thing we don’t always realize is that the homeless are just like us. They are women with children, people with disabilities and veterans. Perhaps they have...
DE Gives Back: Visionary Services & Community Support
There are some things in life you take for granted, and your sight is one of them. I am fortunate to have been blessed with amazing eyesight from birth, so I’ve never known the struggle of impaired vision, sudden vision problems or even total blindness. But that is...
DE Serves: Serving the Deserving
2018 has been a busy year for us with so many exciting things happening– including the launch of our new charitable foundation, DirectEmployers Serves (DE Serves)! So, why start a new charitable nonprofit with a primary focus to help the homeless? It may seem odd for...
DirectEmployers Gives Back | Julian Center Summer Donation Drive
Just like our Members, philanthropy is a top priority at DirectEmployers. Each year, the DirectEmployers staff contributes to donation drives, volunteers at community events and participates in Habitat for Humanity projects to give back to the community we live in and...
DirectEmployers Gives Back | Visiting The Community Crossing in Welch, West Virginia
When you search for ‘Appalachian Region’, your results often yield photographs of picturesque tree covered mountains that span nearly 205,000 square miles. You’d never know that behind the beautiful scenery lies one of the nation’s poorest regions. In the past, this...
DirectEmployers Gives Back | Habitat for Humanity
Did you know October 24 is Make a Difference Day? Giving back to the community is important to the Association, and recently several staff members from DirectEmployers took a day to volunteer and give back by caulking, painting and tearing down an old barn for a dear...
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