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Help for Honduras! Jackson Therapy Partners is joining forces with Predisan in hopes to save a full- time therapy position which is in jeopardy due to a lack of contributions/funding. Jackson Healthcare regularly works with Predisan to provide medical missions and care to those in need in Honduras. This therapist position will be phased out unless the organization has a commitment to fund it. About Mission Predisan:
The Charity Committee recently collected non-perishable food items for one of the Corporate 5K beneficiaries --- The Christian Service Center. Last year, Jackson Therapy Partners collected about 660 items and this year the company was hoping to at least DOUBLE and collect an impressive 1,200 ITEMS! With the help of sister company, Jackson Nurse Professionals, the companies collected 1,610 items for those in need!
The IOA Corporate 5k presented by News 13 and Bright House Sports Network is a 3.1-mile run/walk event held exclusively for Florida’s corporate community. Businesses and non-profit organizations form teams and participate in the Corporate 5k for camaraderie, friendly competition and celebrating with co-workers. Consisting of over 700 local companies made up of 14,000 participants that include employees, CEOs, vendors, friends and families, the community joins together in downtown Orlando for fun, networking, and a celebration of healthy living. For more information, visit http://www.trackshack.com/corporate5k/index.shtml.
The Christian Service Center is a private, non-profit service agency which, since 1971, has provided our community with programs designed to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The Center is supported by area churches, businesses, civic organizations, foundations, and individuals. Millions of people have been served regardless of race, religion, financial status, or the nature of their needs. For more information visit, www.christianservicecenter.org.
A Gift For Teaching works to ensure that underprivileged students in the Central Florida community have the basic tools necessary to succeed in school and life by collecting and distributing the community's surplus supplies and merchandise and distributing it to students in need through the free store for teachers. A Gift For Teaching is an independently operated 501(c)3 non-profit organization solely funded through the community, including corporations, foundations and individuals. For more information, visit http://www.agiftforteaching.org/.
The IOA Corporate 5k presented by News 13 and Bright House Sports Network is a 3.1-mile run/walk event held exclusively for Florida’s corporate community. Businesses and non-profit organizations form teams and participate in the Corporate 5k for camaraderie, friendly competition and celebrating with co-workers. Consisting of over 700 local companies made up of 14,000 participants that include employees, CEOs, vendors, friends and families, the community joins together in downtown Orlando for fun, networking, and a celebration of healthy living. For more information, visit http://www.trackshack.com/corporate5k/index.shtml.
The Christian Service Center is a private, non-profit service agency which, since 1971, has provided our community with programs designed to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The Center is supported by area churches, businesses, civic organizations, foundations, and individuals. Millions of people have been served regardless of race, religion, financial status, or the nature of their needs. For more information visit, www.christianservicecenter.org.
During the month of November Jackson Therapy Partners collected 502 non-perishable food items and $104 in monetary donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects and distributes donated food to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies throughout six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Over the past year the Food Bank distributed 26 million pounds of food to those in need. This enabled partner agencies to provide more than 17 million meals per year. For every dollar donated, Second Harvest can provide up to $9.00 in food value for people in need.
Each Thanksgiving, families around the nation participate in the tradition of breaking apart the turkey wishbone --- two people each take one end of the bone, make a wish, and pull. Whoever ends up with the larger part of the bone gets their wish! In the spirit of that tradition, Jackson Therapy Partners collected donations in November for Make-A-Wish Foundation of America® to make wishes come true through the JTP Wishbone Project!
Thanks to everyone's generosity, Jackson Therapy Partners collected $1,520 in monetary donations for the Foundation. Therapists that donated $75 or more were also entered into a drawing to win a $500 Visa Gift Card - Congratulations to our winner...Amanda S! And thank you again to everyone who participated!
Since 1980, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting efforts. For more information on Make-A-Wish, visit http://www.wish.org/.
Great Oaks Village - 2011
During the month of December 2010, Jackson Therapy associates collected $5,000 worth of gifts for the children of Great Oaks Village, a residential foster care home, in Orlando, Florida. This year, Jackson Therapy Partners provided a $100 gift card to each child at the Village for their birthday.
Great Oaks Village is a residential foster care group home for children ages 6 - 17 that have been removed from their homes by the State of Florida due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. The facility is comprised of seven 12-bed cottages and houses up to 84 residents at a time. Five cottages are used to house long-term foster and shelter care children, one cottage is used as a 23-hour assessment center for children just removed from their homes, and the other cottage is an independent living transition home for children that have aged out of foster care.
Steps to Success – October 2010
During the month of October, Jackson Therapy Partners introduced a new company-wide program, Steps to Success! Organizations benefiting from the program are Mustard Seed of Central Florida, the Special Olympics and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida.
“Step” 1: The office was broken into teams and each team chose a charity to represent. Organizations represented included Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, Central Florida Children's Home, Toys for Tots Brevard County, Grassroots.org, Central Florida Coalition for the Homeless, Mustard Seed of Central Florida, Smile Train, Special Olympics and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
“Step” 2: Each participant received a pedometer which was worn daily for four weeks to log their steps. At the end of each week, their total steps were calculated and the team with the highest average received a prize for the week.
“Step” 3: At the completion of the program, the three teams with the highest cumulative average received a cash prize of $500, $300 or $200 to be donated to their charity.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida – November 2010
Jackson Therapy Partners raised 1,097 lbs. of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Jackson Therapy set aside two weeks for associates to collect non-perishable food and monetary donations for Second Harvest with a goal of raising 800 items for the Food Bank. By the end of the drive, Jackson Therapy associates had collected 1,680 items/1,097 lbs of food --- the equivalent of 732 meals for locals throughout the surrounding Central Florida counties.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects and distributes donated food to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies throughout six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Over the past year the Food Bank distributed 26 million pounds of food to those in need. This enabled partner agencies to provide more than 17 million meals per year. For every dollar donated, Second Harvest can provide up to $9.00 in food value for people in need.
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Great Oaks Village – December 2010
During the month of December, Jackson Therapy associates collected $5,000 worth of gifts for the children of Great Oaks Village, a residential foster care home, in Orlando, Florida. Each child wrote a letter specifying their hobbies, interests, and Christmas wish lists. Because of our associates’ generosity, we were able to sponsor 19 of the Village’s 42 children; as well as, provide Christmas pajamas to all 42 children at the Village and purchase a flat screen television and PlayStation®3 for one of the cottages.
Great Oaks Village is a residential foster care group home for children ages 6 - 17 that have been removed from their homes by the State of Florida due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. The facility is comprised of seven 12-bed cottages and houses up to 84 residents at a time. Five cottages are used to house long-term foster and shelter care children, one cottage is used as a 23-hour assessment center for children just removed from their homes, and the other cottage is an independent living transition home for children that have aged out of foster care.
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Food for Thought
Jackson Therapy Partners raises 1,097 lbs. of food for local food bank
Orlando, Fla. – December 9, 2010 – Last year, 731,900 people required food assistance from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. This year, Jackson Therapy Partners was hungry to help; raising 1,097 lbs. of food for those in need. Now, that’s food for thought.
Jackson Therapy Partners recently set aside two weeks for associates to collect non-perishable food and monetary donations for Second Harvest with a goal of raising 800 items for the Food Bank. By the end of the drive, Jackson Therapy associates had collected 1,680 items/1,097 lbs of food --- the equivalent of 732 meals for locals throughout the surrounding Central Florida counties.
Jackson Therapy’s president and CEO, Scott L’Heureux, commented on the drive, stating, “The success of this food drive was a result of putting a worthy cause in the hands of a group of highly competitive individuals! We’re proud of the participation from our associates and hope to work with Second Harvest again in the future.”
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects and distributes donated food to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies throughout six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia. Over the past year the Food Bank distributed 26 million pounds of food to those in need. This enabled partner agencies to provide more than 17 million meals per year. For every dollar donated, Second Harvest can provide up to $9.00 in food value for people in need.
Awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for meeting exceptionally high standards related to healthcare quality, Jackson Therapy Partners provides top-quality physical, speech and occupational therapy services to more than 3,500 healthcare facilities in all 50 states. Boasting a prestigious list of clientele including top-ranked organizations by U.S. News and World Report and Fortune, therapists can rest assured that they’ll be placed in a setting that will foster both personal and professional growth.
Jackson Therapy Partners is part of Jackson Healthcare, a family of companies that serve more than two million patients in nearly 1,000 hospitals and clinics each year by providing clinician staffing, anesthesia management, hospital management and healthcare information technology solutions.
ABOUT JACKSON THERAPY PARTNERS
Jackson Therapy Partners (JTP) provides top-quality physical, speech and occupational therapy services to more than 3,500 healthcare facilities in all 50 states. The largest therapy-focused staffing firm in the nation, JTP has been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for meeting exceptionally high standards related to healthcare quality. JTP offers its therapists the best benefits, compensation and employment opportunities in the industry, while providing unmatched customer service to healthcare organizations. For more information, call 800-774-7785 or visit www.jacksontherapy.com.
ABOUT JACKSON HEALTHCARE
Founded by the healthcare innovator Richard Jackson, Jackson Healthcare serves more than two million patients in nearly one thousand hospitals each year. The Jackson family of companies provides physician and clinician staffing, anesthesia management, hospital management and healthcare information technology solutions proven to improve clinical and financial outcomes, as well as increase operational efficiency. Jackson Healthcare has earned national media coverage for its physician polls and champions local and international charitable work. In addition, Jackson has been recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing staffing companies in the country by the Inc. Magazine, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Georgia Trend and Staffing Industry Analysts. For more information about Jackson and its companies, visit JacksonHealthcare.com.
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Jackson Therapy Partners recently held a food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. We set a company goal of 800 nonperishable items and a stretch goal of 1,200 items. The items are counted. The cars are loaded. Jackson Therapy Partners raised 1,680 items, an equivalent of 1,097 lbs. of food!
CRITICAL NEED ITEMS INCLUDED (Nonperishable)
- Meals in a Can
- Nonfat Dry Milk Oatmeal
- Canned Meats/Poultry
- Evaporated Milk Drinks
- Canned Tuna
- Nutritional Drinks
- Dry Beans
- Canned Veggies
- Canned Soup
- Pasta/Macaroni
- Canned Fruit
- Diapers
- Rice
- Beef Stew
- Baby Food
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects and distributes donated food to more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies in six Central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia.
Vision: A Hunger-Free Central Florida
Mission: To Fight Hunger in Central Florida
- Providing access to food and other grocery products in order to meet the need
- Promoting and supporting the development of our partner agencies’ ability to fulfill their missions
- Mobilizing leaders and communities by bringing visibility to the invisible problem of hunger and poverty
- Developing more holistic and county-specific solutions to hunger in Central Florida.
Jackson Therapy Partners “Steps” It Up for Charity
Orlando, Fla. – November 10, 2010 – According to the American Heart Association, most sedentary adults take approximately 2,500 to 3,500 steps a day. The Association recommends taking at least 10,000 steps each day to maintain a healthy body and mind. During the month of October, Jackson Therapy Partners stepped up to the challenge with a new company-wide program, Steps to Success!
“Step” 1: The office was broken into teams and each team chose a charity to represent. Organizations represented included Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, Central Florida Children's Home, Toys for Tots Brevard County, Grassroots.org, Central Florida Coalition for the Homeless, Mustard Seed of Central Florida, Smile Train, Special Olympics and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
“Step” 2: Each participant received a pedometer which was worn daily for four weeks to log their steps. At the end of each week, their total steps were calculated and the team with the highest average received a prize for the week.
“Step” 3: At the completion of the program, the three teams with the highest cumulative average received a cash prize to be donated to their charity.
Jackson Therapy’s president and CEO, Scott L’Heureux, commented on the program, stating, “We wanted a program that would jumpstart an individual lifestyle change in our employees while working as a team towards a greater good. At the end of the program, our employees had walked more than 11 million steps and three distinguished organizations benefited from our sore feet!”
Organizations benefiting from the program are Mustard Seed of Central Florida, the Special Olympics and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. For more information on Jackson Therapy Partners and the Steps to Success program, visit http://www.jacksontherapy.com/.
Awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for meeting exceptionally high standards related to healthcare quality, Jackson Therapy Partners provides top-quality physical, speech and occupational therapy services to more than 3,500 healthcare facilities in all 50 states. Boasting a prestigious list of clientele including top-ranked organizations by U.S. News and World Report and Fortune, therapists can rest assured that they’ll be placed in a setting that will foster both personal and professional growth.
Jackson Therapy Partners is part of Jackson Healthcare, a family of companies that serve more than two million patients in nearly 1,000 hospitals and clinics each year by providing clinician staffing, anesthesia management, hospital management and healthcare information technology solutions.
ABOUT JACKSON THERAPY PARTNERS
Jackson Therapy Partners (JTP) provides top-quality physical, speech and occupational therapy services to more than 3,500 healthcare facilities in all 50 states. The largest therapy-focused staffing firm in the nation, JTP has been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for meeting exceptionally high standards related to healthcare quality. JTP offers its therapists the best benefits, compensation and employment opportunities in the industry, while providing unmatched customer service to healthcare organizations. For more information, call 800-774-7785 or visit www.jacksontherapy.com.
ABOUT JACKSON HEALTHCARE
Founded by the healthcare innovator Richard Jackson, Jackson Healthcare serves more than two million patients in nearly one thousand hospitals each year. The Jackson family of companies provides physician and clinician staffing, anesthesia management, hospital management and healthcare information technology solutions proven to improve clinical and financial outcomes, as well as increase operational efficiency. Jackson Healthcare has earned national media coverage for its physician polls and champions local and international charitable work. In addition, Jackson has been recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing staffing companies in the country by the Inc. Magazine, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Georgia Trend and Staffing Industry Analysts. For more information about Jackson and its companies, visit JacksonHealthcare.com.
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