(NAPSA)—Employees from one of the world’s leading package delivery companies recently deliv- ered a different service to the communities where they work. Global Volunteer Week—cele- brated October 19-25—wasan initiative that brought together more than 1,000 UPS employees in 14 countries. Building on the company’s legacy as a responsible and caring corporate citizen, employees contributed more than 65,000 hours of service to local nonprofit organizations in Asia, Canada, Europe and Latin America. “The spirit of volunteering is part of the UPS culture,” said Chairman and CEO Mike Eskew. “UPS is in the community each A volunteer plants trees in Brazil we feel it is equally important to to deliver more than packages. With the program’s theme of “One Company. One Community: It Begins With Me,” UPS employ- worldwide, but also forged new relationships with additional community groups. “This is a great wayfor us to be more involved and day as part of our business, and volunteer and contribute to the community’s overall well-being.” ees participated in a variety of activities throughout the week, as part of one company’s effort a variety of nonprofit organizations such as planting trees in Brazil, to show our commitment to volunteerism,” said Eskew. The program took Eskew, as well as several meals in Canada. Employees con- where they helped build a com- quality of life in communities gram’s success and look forward to growing our international volunteer efforts,” said David Abney, president of UPS International. distributing books throughout the United Kingdom and cooking tributed their time, compassion and talents to help improve the around the world. “Working for a company that encourages employee volunteerism is extremely inspiring,” said UPS Canada volunteer Sandy Lyver. “It’s amazing that just a few hours out of your day can significantly impactthelives of so many.” UPSdedicated the weekto celebrating ongoing commitments with other top executives, to China puter lab for an elementary school. “We’re excited about the pro- Global Volunteer Week underscores UPS’s dedication to respon- sible citizenship around the world and the companyalready is mak- ing plans to expand the event in 2004. To learn more, visit the Web site at Www.pressroom.ups.com.
