A Wave of Giving Creates an Ocean of CaringGiving back to the community, where we live and work, defines the Locations Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Prudential Locations, Hawaii’s No. 1 locally owned and operated real estate agency, with more transactions than any other company. Last night, November 14, the Pacific Business News held the 12th Annual Business Leadership Hawaii Dinner and Awards Event and recognized the Locations Foundation as the Community Spirit Award winner from a panel of eight finalists. “The key to a successful volunteer effort is simple: offer employees an organized and empowering opportunity to give back to the community,” says Bill Chee, Prudential Locations CEO.
In attendance to accept the PBN Community Spirit Award were Locations Foundation donors: Jodee Farm, Locations Foundation president; Dolores Bediones (R), Stephanie Chan (R), Michael Marks (RA), Brandon Lau (R), Chad Takesue (R), James Chan (R) and Mary Tess Edu (R). The Locations Foundation is comprised of more than half of the 100 employees and about two-thirds of the Prudential Locations' 275 real estate agents, many of whom devote a percentage of their paycheck to the organization. In addition to these donations, the Locations Foundation also provides more than 2,000 volunteer hours each year to about 70 local charities that service children and families. The Foundation donated about $150,000 to local charities last year alone. We are proud of our contributions, leadership and volunteer efforts. This award means we are on the right path towards making our communities better for our neighbors, friends and ohana. It’s an honor to give our time and see the benefits to our community and this award inspires us to continue our efforts in the years to come. It’s working with the Foundation ohana - the agents and employees who are so willing to give a portion of their income and hours and hours of volunteer time to help others in their communities that make this so rewarding. It’s amazing to see what we’ve accomplished and the difference we’ve made. “Prudential Locations has been called the real estate firm with heart – and I agree,” Chee summarizes. “We provide the structure to give back, but the credit really goes to our outstanding REALTORS® and incredible employees who take it upon themselves to be good stewards of our island home.” The Pacific Business News Annual Business Leadership Hawaii Dinner and Award Events Community Spirit Award goes to the non-profit organization that has made the single most significant contribution in the past 12 to 18 months.
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Jodee Farm (R) Partner
Locations Foundations PresidentDirect Line: (808) 732-5031 |
