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Continued From Page 41 adapted the Veterans Legal Program to a virtual setting , but actually grew in size , as more volunteers signed on thanks to the time savings and convenience of live online clinics .
Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC
It has been “ business as unusual ” during the COVID pandemic for the Goldstein Lieberman & Company Cares program . In 2009 , the partners and employees of Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC established the Goldstein Lieberman & Company Cares Program as a lifeline for the region ’ s not-for-profits during the recession when many businesses cut donations in their struggle to stay afloat . GLCPAS visited many charitable organizations , learned about their programs , gave a meaningful donation to a different local not-for-profit every month and publicized the event to bring attention to the work of the charity . The initiative garnered GLCPAS Business Association ’ s coveted Pinnacle Award for Corporate Service . During COVID , GLCPAS canceled visits but continued their financial support . “ We also realized that volunteers were in very short supply ,” says GLC ’ s CEO Phillip E . Goldstein . “ We encouraged our team members to roll up their sleeves wherever help was needed .” Notably , Partner
Benjamin Mills has spearheaded our team in working at local food banks and soup kitchens handing out food and supplies to the needy .
GZA GeoEnvironmental , Inc .
Early in the pandemic , GZA helped where we felt it was needed most : a toiletries drive begun in January 2020 for homeless shelters was redirected ( when shelters stopped accepting donations ) to benefit beleaguered and out-of-town front-line workers at hospitals . We also collected dozens of backpacks for the Jersey Cares School Supply Drive to help kids adjust to wherever school was for them , and , to address food insecurities , donated hundreds of food items to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey . And , because community begins at home , we collected funds for our building ’ s café owner when building occupancy was at its lowest . In 2021 , we welcomed the opportunity to do good outdoors , when a GZA crew worked a community garden plot for the Land Conservancy of New Jersey . We wrapped up 2021 with gifts donated through the Christmas is for Children organization . GZA ’ s corporate headquarters made matching monetary donations as well .
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health team member support takes many forms . The network offered surge pay in response to COVID‐19 , along with financial benefits , including bonuses , market adjustments and a team member referral program . Our team created a 24 / 7 Team Member Support and Navigation line answered by licensed behavioral health providers , as well as Safe Spaces , facilitated emotional support sessions and WeCare , a peer support program ; and is designing a program to address needs of team members with counseling related to social determinants of health . The network ’ s Circle of Compassion Program provides confidential aid to team members facing emergent and temporary financial difficulties . Through donations from team members , the community , and 100 percent of our senior leadership team , we received almost $ 3 million to support team members during this challenging time . In caring for team members , we help them to provide the best possible care for the communities we serve .
GZA organized a holiday giving event through the non-denominational Christmas is for Children organization , benefiting 15 local children in need .
ICA Risk Management Consultants
ICA ’ s steadfast efforts in 2021 to assist those in need has continued unabated into 2022 recognizing the hardships of those affected by COVID . The main focus has always been supporting children , both home and abroad . Medical care for homeless children has been at the forefront of our giving to the Children ’ s Health Fund , as is the funding for research into improving these children ’ s health . Keeping with the care of children , Barron Wall is being honored by the American Kidney Fund for supporting its initiatives this summer . Because
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