NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, nearly
1000 Diageo North America employees are giving back to communities
where the company operates through a series of projects and events
across the region. Today alone more than 300 employees from
Diageo's New York City and
Norwalk, Connecticut offices took
part in the second annual Diageo Community Activity and Relief
Efforts ("Diageo CAREs") day through a series of projects aimed at
restoration and beautification of Lower Manhattan. The
location holds particular significance after the company announced
earlier this year plans to relocate their primary North America office location to the area.
"We aim to celebrate life, every day, everywhere – in the
community and for the community, and so it's wonderful to be able
to join together so many of our employees in a shared effort to get
out and give back," said Deirdre
Mahlan, President, Diageo North America. "We've built on the
success of last year's collective volunteer activity, and it's
rewarding to know that nearly 1000 Diageo North America employees
are participating this year."
To mobilize its hundreds of New
York and Connecticut
employees, Diageo partnered with three local organizations to make
a greater impact: New York Cares, Partnership for Parks, and
Billion Oyster Project. Via New York Cares, volunteers assisted in
the restoration of historic buildings on Governors Island, working
to clean, paint and garden.
"Many of our city's public spaces would fall into disrepair
without the work of New York Cares volunteers," said Gary Bagley, Executive Director, New York Cares.
"Through our partnership, Diageo volunteers are creating new bright
spaces to enjoy and use for art studios, historical tours, and
galleries."
A different team of employee volunteers worked with Partnership
for Parks on horticulture and painting projects at two Lower
Manhattan parks spaces.
"Partnerships for Parks could not do the essential work of
caring for New York City's green
spaces without the help of our partners," said Sabina Saragoussi, Director, Partnerships for
Parks. "Today, Diageo brought out over 130 volunteers to weed,
plant and mulch garden beds, and paint fencing and retaining walls
at both City Hall Park and Columbus
Park in lower Manhattan.
Their hard work will benefit the surrounding communities of these
two parks for months and years to come. We thank Diageo for working
with us today to help ensure that all New Yorkers have access to
beautiful, vibrant parks."
Those volunteering with Billion Oyster Project helped by
building oyster reefs, preparing shells for baby oysters and
monitoring biodiversity.
"We are thrilled to be a charity of choice
for Diageo CAREs Day 2019," said Montana Jernigan, Donor Relations Manager at
Billion Oyster Project. "Every BOP volunteer becomes part
of our journey to restore New York Harbor, and we are thankful for
the enthusiasm of Diageo's staff."
In addition to the 300 employees volunteering in New York City, close to 700 Diageo North
America employees have also coordinated efforts in their respective
communities across Canada and
the United States. Diageo staff at
15 separate locations rolled up their sleeves to assist with a
variety of causes, including hunger, community beautification,
economic independence for underserved communities and helping
military families in need.
Diageo supports a culture of giving and is proud to offer
employees a competitive benefits package that includes five extra
days per year, which can be used to serve the local community. To
learn more about Diageo's work, including its company values, and
brands with purpose, visit www.diageo.com.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage
alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including
Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit
and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff,
Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO)
and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and our products are sold
in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information
about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at
www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking
resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways
to share best practice. Follow us on Twitter for news and
information about Diageo North America: @Diageo NA.
Media Contact:
Kristen
Crofoot, Diageo
kristen.crofoot@diageo.com
(917) 445.2835
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/diageo-north-america-employees-convene-for-local-volunteer-efforts-300922148.html
SOURCE Diageo North America