FOUNDATION FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER F R I S C O F R I S C O F O U N D A T I O N F O U N D A T I O N N E W S L E T T E R N E W S L E T T E R T A B L E O F T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S Foundation in Action Our Community Impact Upcoming Events Volunteer Spotlight Frisco Frisco F O U N D A T I O N I N A C T I O N $14,372 Available to Disburse Throughout the Community $18,338 Grants Distributed to the Community 603 Volunteer Hours Completed Make an Impact Q U A R T E R 3 | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 3 Q U A R T E R 3 | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 3 Thanks to your generous donations and volunteerism, the Frisco Foundation Chapter has accomplished the following, year to date -
Summer/Fall Summer/Fall
This Summer, we donated, helped order, build and deliver over 40 bicycles to the children of our communities But that’s not all
In addition, over 300 backpacks were assembled and delivered to three local elementary schools: Evers Park, Mendenhall and Cooper.
Thank you for making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families throughout our community!
Children's Health
Throughout the summer, QCD, Sales and Product Development ssociates put their support and creativity on display to bring smiles to the faces of children at Children's Health Medical Center!
You created over 100 handmade cards, 36 unique pet rocks, assembled dozens of coloring book pages and also continue to donate books!
Ronald McDonald House
In August and September, groups of volunteers from the Accounting, HR and Purchasing teams planned, prepared and served lunch to the children and families residing at the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas
Minnie’s Pantry
In September, the QCD Leadership Team served the local community by working drive through distribution of fresh food items at Minnie’s Pantry and sorting and stocking Minnie’s Boutique.
Thank you for coming together as a team to directly support children and family in need in our community!
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Summer of Kindness Summer of Kindness
This August, QCD Frisco associates purchased over 500 candy grams and added personalized messages that were distributed to associates across QCD This collective kindness raised over $990 for the Foundation while spreading joy and appreciation to coworkers and partners all across the United States Great work!
Swing Fore Miracles Swing Fore Miracles
Congratulations to those who were randomly selected to join the Children’s Health Swing Fore Miracles event at Top Golf on Friday, October 13!
Stephen Evans, Danni Brunson, Tobin McCarty and Frank Hernandez
If you would like to attend, please contact Nicolette Barrett This tournament will focus on providing local organizations with the opportunity to network and learn about the mission of Children’s Health.
Bake Sale Bake Sale
We kept the sweetness coming into September! Thanks to the talents of our very own Frisco bakers, we collectively raised over $300 towards the Foundation Sweets included cupcakes, brownies, candy apples, cookies, muddy buddies and more.
Thank you bakers (and eaters) for contributing to our community!
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Since joining QCD in 2022, Bryttanneye has volunteered alongside her Frisco teammates at various events and programs. This includes several visits to the Ronald McDonald House, preparing back packs and creating cards for the children of Children’s Health. Shortly after joining QCD and learning about the mission of the Foundation, she began volunteering because she wanted to be involved and hands on with the community Being a volunteer since a young age, and previously reaching out for resources to provide for her own household, Bryttanneye shared that it makes her heart happy to know she is helping a persons life in a positive way “The GSF Foundation definitely makes an impact on families and associates Its only right to give back,” said Bryttanneye One of her favorite memories while volunteering is having the opportunity to tour the Ronald McDonald House, learning how the staff cater to the residents, making the house feel like a home as much as possible She shared, “While visiting and serving lunch, the smiles on the children and parents faces is a reminder that no matter how challenging life may be, keep pushing forward. A smile and a warm meal can make someones day.”
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Mark your calendars:
The 2024 Associate Campaign is coming to Frisco, October 2 - 6!
Events will take place Monday through Friday to provide opportunities to learn about how we make a difference in the lives of children and families in our communities. Don’t miss the fun!
Monday: The Scavenger Hunt begins and we welcome a
special guest from Children’s Health to lead an activity
Tuesday and Wednesday: Play games and enjoy a
special thank you treat!
Thursday: Welcome Nate Murphy, Group Vice President
Friday: Close the week with a raffle and last call to complete the Scavenger Hunt!
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of Operations, Protein Division and 2024 Associate Campaign Chair to learn more about what the Foundation means to him and GSF you, Bryttanneye for supporting our community!
2024 Campaign 2024 Campaign
Bryttanneye Blake Bryttanneye Blake
FOUNDATION FOUNDATION EWSLETTER EWSLETTER
On August 8, wildfires swept across the Hawaiian island of Maui, making it one of America’s worst disasters.
“This was the most devastating catastrophe in my time on the islands,” said Carl Guhl, the Regional Distribution Manager based at QCD’s facility in Waipahu on the island of Oahu.
With QCD associates and their extended families, as well as customers and their stores located throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the Waipahu team has stepped up to proactively support the wildfire victims.
Supporting Maui Food Bank, the GSFF Waipahu Committee made a grant as first responders reacted quickly to the wildfire crisis. Additionally, the Waipahu team purchased shelf-stable food and pallets of water with GSFF local funds contributed by Hawaii associates and from donated funds raised from GSF associates beyond the islands, including a $3,000 grant from our Frisco Foundation Chapter.
The much-needed support from QCD and GSFF goes a long way in making a difference for the Maui wildfire victims. As relief and recovery efforts continue, ongoing contributions may be made online at GSFFoundation.org/support-us with “Maui Support” noted in the comments section of the form.
Make An Impact Make An Impact
You can make an impact right here in our local community by donating your time and treasure.
Here is how -
Donate directly from your paycheck Learn more during the 2024 Associate Campaign, October 2 - 6!
Volunteer your time via various events throughout the year. Bring your family & friends along and join the Annual Volunteer Challenge.
Nominate an organization, either with an event or grant Join the Frisco Foundation Committee
On behalf of your Frisco Foundation Committee, thank you for volunteering your time and treasure to serve the children and families in our communities
Ryan Hammer, Executive Sponsor
Brande Bond, Chair
Tera Archuleta,
Assistant Chair
Marla Barr, Program Chair
Beth Wheeler, Program Chair
Thank you! Thank you!
Tim Payne, Program Chair
Mandy Farrell, Hype Chair
Nicolette Barrett, Secretary
Alan Lullman, Treasurer
Melissa Vieira, Communications Chair
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First person to email Nicolette with First person to email Nicolette with the correct answer the correct answer will win a prize! will win a prize!
