The Pinnacle Q4 2019
We Care & Give Back
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Houston – GRB Houston Bike Build Event
Cincinnati Fall Feast at the DECC URING the Coat Drive, Smart City joined Spectra personnel in soliciting donations of adult and children’s coats, mittens, and scarves for the Fall Feast event held in the Duke Energy Convention Center on Thanksgiving Day. Fall Feast is a meal and celebration hosted by Give Back Cincinnati and City Gospel Mission event.
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Fall Feast is an event focused on community. After guests enjoy a great Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings, they can take advantage of services such as the healthcare clinic. There are free books for all ages, live music, a kid zone (games, crafts, Inflatable play areas, petting zoo and more), and big-screen TVs everywhere to watch the Thanksgiving Day parade and football games. All meals and services are free courtesy of the kindness and generosity of the people and businesses of Cincinnati. On Thanksgiving Day, there was no shortage of volunteers helping to serve more than 5,000 attendees. The mission behind Fall Feast is to change the community for the better through celebration, connection, and the passion to serve others. This calling has led to
the rapid growth of one of the largest Thanksgiving meals in the region. With the support of local businesses, neighbors, and community members, the event has blossomed into a true community celebration that offers more than a meal. Give Back Cincinnati is the largest young professionals and volunteer organization in Cincinnati and operates with zero paid employees and no office space. They simply ask that volunteers show up prepared to work hard and have a great time doing it.
Picture RIGHT: Arnold Chavez (General Manager)
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N December 9, Smart City and GRB employees volunteered to join dozens of other organizations at the George R. Brown Convention Center to build bicycles benefiting Child Advocates at the 20th Annual Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston Bike Build event. Since 2004, the program has donated over 1,250 bikes and helmets to children throughout the Houston community at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston is a non-profit organization that represents 300 members comprised of general managers and owners of hotels and motels as well as suppliers, service companies, and consultants who sell and service the hospitality industry.
