ABX Air Community Involvement
American Cancer Society - Annual Charity Drives - Blood Drives - Capital Campaigns - County Fairs - Disaster Relief - Education - Environmental Awareness - March of Dimes - Multiple Sclerosis - Troop Support - Other Support
The same commitment to customer service that has created loyalty among our customers also has been present in ABX Air's commitment to being a good corporate citizen.
By holding fund drives, making corporate donations, sponsoring charitable activities, and encouraging employee participation, ABX Air makes an important difference for the quality of life in the communities in which it is based.
- The company has sponsored various events to fight multiple sclerosis since 1996, raising over $8,000.
- In 2007, ABX was a Ribbon of Hope sponsor and rest stop sponsor for the July 7-8 bike ride. The ABX cycle team participated in the event.
- American Heart Association
- American Cancer Society
- Foster J. Boyd, MD, Regional Cancer Center
- United Way of Clinton County
Employees of ABX Air contributed to
the four charities listed above during the company's annual fall
charity drive. In 2006, they pledged over $115,000. Additionally, ABX Air,
Inc., contributed $10,000 to the United
Way of Clinton County.
A glass partition honors ABX employees and others who
contributed to the Foster J. Boyd MD Regional Cancer Center.
A doctor counseling room in the Cancer Center was sponsored by employees of ABX Air.
ABX employee Pat Wallace stands next to the room's wall
plaque.
Employees regular field a team of walkers in the annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica. In addition to raising funds through sponsorship of walkers, the team also holds candle sales, casual days, and other fundraising efforts.
- The ABX team raised more than $5,600 in the 2006 March of Dimes WalkAmerica, a $2,000 increase over the 2005 total of $3,500. In 2004, the team raised $2,650.
- The company has been a corporate sponsor of the event since 1995.
ABX Air is proud to offer support to its employees on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and to their family members. Employees returning from active duty are welcomed home by an ABX patriotic committee.
- ABX Air is a corporate sponsor of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Clinton County.
- The ABX team raised $61,000 in the 2006 Relay for Life, becoming the top fundraising team for the relay in Ohio.
ABX has donated to several capital campaigns:
A plaque at the Foster J Boyd MD Regional Cancer Center
denotes ABX Air's corporate sponsorship of the building fund.
"Please pass along our appreciation for your help with cancer patients," wrote CMH Foundation President Jim Chroust. "Our patient experience is right on target. Thanks for helping such a wonderful cause."
ABX President and CEO Joe Hete stands near the wall plaque
with CMH Regional Health System President and CEO Tim Crowley and CMH
Foundation President Jim Chroust.
ABX is active in local County Fairs purchasing livestock, sponsoring trophies and banners, and helping local kids learn about responsibility and commitment to teamwork. In 2006, ABX spent over $8,000 on livestock, trophies, and other projects.
The employees of ABX Air are concerned for the victims of catastrophes and natural disasters. [more]
ABX hosts blood drives for its employees several times a year.
- The October 2006 blood drive drew 209 units of blood.
- ABX won a Platinum Blood Drive Award, the highest award given by America's Blood Centers, in 2003 for collecting 268 units in the first-ever civilian blood drive on an aircraft (an ABX DC-9).
In the past year, ABX has provided monetary and/or in-kind support for academic, athletic, and social programs at the following schools:
- Blanchester Schools
- Chatfield College
- Clinton-Massie Schools
- East Clinton Schools
- Fairfield Schools
- Hillsboro Schools
- Lynchburg-Clay Schools
- Southern State Community College
- Washington Court House Schools
- Wilmington City Schools
- Wilmington College
ABX encourages the professional development of its employees. In 2006, ABX employees received over $471,500 in tuition reimbursement.
In 2006, members of the ABX Management Association had a big impact in the local Make a Difference day activities at the Liliput Day Care Center, Clinton County Youth Council, and in the lives of a local family. [more]
ABX supports many other local charitable organizations and events throughout the year including:
- 4C for Children
- 4th of July celebrations
- ABATE
- Area parks and memorials
- BB/BS
- Books for Libraries
- Caesar Creek Green-Up Day
- CBC Battle of the Badges
- Clarksville Historical Society
- Clinton County Business Advisory Council scholarships
- Clinton County Children with Special Needs
- Clinton County Community Action
- Clinton County Community Day / Banana Split Festival
- Clinton County Homeless Shelter
- Clinton County Leadership Institute
- Clinton County Rails to Trails
- Clinton County Shrine Club
- Clinton County YMCA Partners for Youth
- Community Thanksgiving Dinner
- Earth Day
- Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry
- Fire Prevention Programs
- Fishing Has No Boundaries
- Habitat for Humanity
- Highland County Society for Children and Adults
- Kiwanis Soccer Classic
- Local Knothole Baseball
- Make a Difference Day
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Oktoberfest
- Optimists Club fireworks
- Ronald McDonald House
- Scouts
- Senior Citizen Dinner / American Legion
- Special Olympics
- Veterans' newsletter
- Vince Lombardi Dinner
- Wilmington Public Library
- Wilmington Rotary Club
- Wilmington's historic Murphy Theatre
- Your Father's Kitchen
Being a good corporate citizen is a full-time job. Encouraging employees to be involved in the quality of their community is important. Supporting communities through donations and employee involvement helps build stronger communities, ones in which ABX Air will thrive.
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