FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2011 – Houston, TX – Gimmal, a leading Enterprise Content Management and Records Management (ECM/RM) professional services firm founded in 2002, launched an Outreach Program to support national and local charitable organizations. On a quarterly basis, employees nominate organizations that they would like to support either through cash donations and/or volunteer time. Based on a peer review, nominations are reviewed and funded. A wide spectrum of organizations have received time and funding through the Gimmal Outreach Program.
Gimmal has supported Child Advocates, Inc. and Generation One for several years. Child Advocates, Inc. mobilizes court-appointed volunteers to break the vicious cycle of child abuse. The organization speaks up for abused children who are lost in the system and guides them into safe environments where they can thrive. Gimmal President, David Quackenbush, has been leading the organization as President of their board since January 2011. “The Gimmal team has been fortunate in its success for almost 10 years. We are proud to be a firm that believes in recognizing our good fortune and paying it forward to good people in our community” said David.
Gimmal employees have contributed holiday gifts to families selected by Generation One, a non-denominational ministry located in the Third Ward of Houston, Texas and is committed to the spiritual growth and physical rebuilding of the impoverished areas of the Third Ward. Generation One organizes the response of those who have a heart to serve and volunteer their prayers, talents, resources, and sweat to improving the quality of life in this historical part of Houston.
In addition, Gimmal has provided donations to the following charities.
BAPS Charities Walk-a-thon is organized by dedicated BAPS Charities volunteers with a true spirit of service and contributes to the American Diabetes Association and M. D. Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.
Challenge Air has enriched the lives of children and youth with special needs by providing an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity through the gift of flight.
DePelchin Children’s Center is the largest and most comprehensive provider of children’s social and mental health services in the Houston area.
Great Day of Service in the Third Ward organizes volunteers to repair homes and improve the Third Ward neighborhood in Houston.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes to encourage better livestock and farm products at public fairs and to promote and maintain research and educational functions within the livestock industry. Gimmal employees have volunteered for many years on various committees including Directions and Assistance and Transportation.
Joseph S. Groh Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to employees and former employees of the construction and HVAC industries who have suffered permanent spinal cord injuries or other permanent and life altering disabilities.
Kidd's Kids is an organization that sends chronically and terminally ill children to Disney World annually.
Komen for the Cure strives to achieve the mission of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
Metrocrest Social Services assists families in solving their immediate crisis and assisting them in making plans for the future.
Poe Elementary Library Book Drive provides equitable access for all students and teachers to books and reading, to information, and to information technology in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America promotes hope and recovery for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders through support programs, education and advocacy.
Tapestry Dance Company is a professional, non-profit dance organization founded for the purpose of developing a foundation in multi-form dance performance and education.
Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) Teddy Bear Drive provides stuffed animal toys for children receiving treatment at TCH.
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