Railroad Medicare Brochure (PDF,2654KB) - Palmetto GBA

Our commitment to generosity andcommunity outreach is demonstratedby donating our time, resources andtalents to charitable organizations andthose in need in our community.American Cancer Society Relay for LifeSeveral Palmetto GBA offices participated in theAmerican Cancer Society’s Relay for life. TheRelay for Life raises money for cancer researchand honors victims of cancer, survivors andtheir families. The Augusta, Georgia officeraised more than $1,700 for the Relay for Life.American Heart Association’s Heart WalkThe American Heart Association’s annual HeartWalk promotes heart-healthy living andphysical activity. In 2009, Palmetto GBA’sAugusta Operations employees raised almost$2000 in donations and walker sponsorships.Employees also were encouraged to wearred on the annual Go Red for Women day tohelp build awareness and urge women totake concrete action to reduce their risk ofheart disease.Lighting the wayUnited WayThe United Way is a nonprofit organization that responds to thecritical human service needs of a community by distributingcommunity resources. In 2009, Palmetto GBA’s Augusta, Georgiaassociates contributed over $28,000 to the United Way campaign.United Way’s Project ServeThe United Way of the CSRA partners with local volunteers toprovide service and outreach to the community on a scope that isoutside of the routine donation drives that are held annually. Thisannual initiative, Project Serve, invites local organizations to providehelp to various charitable organizations throughout the communitythat benefit from the United Way’s yearly efforts. The main goal ofthe initiative is to help repair the facilities of these organizations sothat they can be of better and stronger service to the community.United Way’s Project Serve Participants:Mac Mccord, Debra Watson, Jeff Russell,Vicki Lamar, Julie Keen, Joe Giansante,Selena Haskins, Gina Jenkins, Sandi Martin,Jason AutryThis year, the Augusta office partnered with the FriendshipCommunity Center, a resource for those with emotional and mentaldisabilities to come learn basic life skills and job skills. The Centerneeded a variety of repairs at its facility – repairing damaged roofingand flooring, painting rooms and hallways, building shelving for astorage shed, as well as many other tasks.1213