ABODA EMPLOYEES KNOW HOW TO MAKE A HOUSE A HOME FOR LOCAL HOMELESS FAMILIES
Vulnerable population receives much-needed help.
Redmond, Wash., (March 18, 2008) - As part of its philosophy of serving its communities, ABODA, a national market-leading provider of extended stay and corporate housing services, donated materials, furnishings and lots of elbow grease to transform a house into a home for an area homeless family.
On Saturday, March 15, ABODA employees, with their family and friends in tow, gathered to paint, clean up and landscape yet another home for use by Way Back Inn. Additionally, on Saturday, March 29, ABODA will deliver all of the furnishings and supplies, also donated by ABODA, needed for a family to settle in comfortably.
Originally started by a Boeing employee who utilized a "Cuss jar" for funding (co-workers had to contribute every time they swore on the job), Way Back Inn has provided temporary, transitional housing or rental assistance to over 500 homeless families with children under the age of 14 since 1991. Of the 11 homes that Way Back Inn has refurbished for transitional housing, ABODA has participated in the structural and aesthetic renovations of six homes to date.
Other Companies offer help: After hearing about ABODA’s on-going efforts, a Redmond Starbucks Manager, Connie Spain, contacted Starbucks corporate and it was immediately decided that Starbucks would donate all coffee for this early morning and all day event. Additionally, Parker Paint offered ABODA all painting supplies at 25% of the retail cost, saving hundreds of dollars.
“I feel proud that our employees give so unselfishly of their time and talents, not just to Way Back Inn but to numerous other nonprofits in the community. ABODA has at its core a strong commitment to use its resources and expertise to help others,” says Ralph Jones, Executive Vice President of ABODA.
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Since 1988, ABODA has been providing housing solutions and services to leading Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams across the nation. ABODA Corporate Housing provides All the Comforts of Home® by offering thousands of unique housing options that blend the comforts of living in a home with the amenities clients need to make their stays comfortable, productive, and rewarding. ABODA Cleaning Services provides quality carpet, upholstery and housekeeping services as well as home settling-in services. ABODA Furnishings provides furniture rental or purchase of new and gently used home interiors. And finally, ABODA Real Estate helps clients find, buy, sell or manage their home. An award-winning, employee-owned ESOP corporation, ABODA was named among the fastest growing private companies in the Puget Sound region by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The company is a recognized leader in employee satisfaction, customer service, and community involvement and was awarded a prestigious place on Washington CEO magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” list. Visit www.aboda.com to learn more.
Contact: Karen Bruhn, 425.836.9828, k.bruhn@verizon.net
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