REED COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY Benefits Modesto Gospel Mission
Basic Resources, Inc. hosted Reed Community Service Day recently to benefit the Modesto Gospel Mission located at 1400 Yosemite Boulevard in Modesto, California. In this event the employees at Basic Resources, Inc. joined forces with subsidiary companies, George Reed, Inc., Reed International, and 711 Materials. During this event, the company had a concrete pouring and paint party to benefit the residents at the Modesto Gospel Mission. Basic Resources, Inc. is a management company providing support services to George Reed, Inc., Reed International, 711 Materials, VSSI and VSSE. The companies specialize in road construction and road construction materials. The food was sponsored by the Modesto Office of Andreini and Company (Insurance Brokers) and George Reed, Inc. Reed Community Service Day was started in remembrance of Wendell and Norma Reed who were active with many community organizations, including the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The company recognizes their responsibility as a good corporate citizen to help enrich their surrounding communities of residence and work. The company encourages their employees to become involved in their communities, lending their voluntary support and talents to programs positively impacting the quality of life within these communities. In return, the company pays their employees 8 hours of their regular pay in lieu of a regularly scheduled 8-hour day.
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During Reed Community Service Day at the Modesto Gospel Mission, the company painted their dining room, poured concrete at an outside patio and cooked and served a delicious meal for the residents in care.
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A total of 46 employees showed up and made a difference. “I love working for a company that truly makes a difference in their communities. What an amazing benefit to be able to volunteer at a local not for profit organization and still get paid our regular pay. This is a win-win-win for all involved,� said Carol Hall, Basic Resources, Inc. employee.