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HireLevel Gives Back to Gum Drops to Support Local Children in Need
Nov 22, 2016
(November 22, 2016 – Marion, IL.) It’s that time of year where most individuals are spending time with their loved ones, eating lots of food, and talking about all the things they are thankful for this holiday season. At HireLevel, one of the region’s largest women-owned employment, payroll, and workforce services companies, the team recognizes that this isn’t always the case for everyone, including children. They are almost through their first year of their company Charitable Giving Challenge and are so thankful for the team members who helped make this happen with their monthly donations.
This month, HireLevel is giving back to a local charity in Southern Illinois called Gum Drops. Gum Drops, NFP provides a weekend package of child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk children through the Southern Illinois region.
“My wife Amy Simpson and I started this organization almost 8 years ago in our home feeding 11 kids in the Carterville area and as of last week we’ve fed over 1,600 children,” said Ron Simpson, one of the founders of Gum Drops. “We depend on local donations and food from the St. Louis Area Food Bank, and we also rely on our great volunteer support system from local businesses, SIU students, boy/girl scouts, and more.”
This program helps remove barriers to academic success for these at-risk children and helps prevent lifelong consequences that these children could endure as a result of having limited or no access to food.
“It’s so important, especially this time of year, to realize how fortunate we are to spend the holidays eating large meals with our families, and not having to worry about the necessities,” said Professional Recruiter Krysta Kozicki. “Some people aren’t as fortunate, and we want to help give back to those who need it the most.”
For more information on Gum Drops, NFP or to donate, please call 618-319-3828 or visit http://gumdropkids.org/.
