Allied American University Exemplifies Holiday Spirit for a Great Cause
AAU employees organize a canned food drive competition to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Laguna Hills, CA, December 17, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Inspired by the annual Canstruction® event that takes place in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Allied American University’s (AAU) Student Affairs, Office of the Registrar, Career Services Department and Institutional Research Office came together to have a friendly competition for a good cause. Bringing in cans and showing off their creative side, the two teams constructed a pumpkin pie and fork and a snowman on the beach. During the contest period, AAU collectively accumulated 313 cans.
All cans will be donated on behalf of Allied American University to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, an organization whose mission is to end hunger in Orange County through their efforts of serving 320 member charities and feeding more than 200,000 individuals each month.
“We’re always looking for ways to give back to the community,” said CJ Bishop, chief operating officer at Allied American University. “It was a team building activity, but more importantly, it allowed us to support a worthy cause while having fun. I am pleased with how eagerly our staff embraced the challenge.”
This is the first year AAU has participated in a canned food donation drive, and the team plans to make this an annual tradition that will broaden its reach over the next few years.
About Allied American University
Allied American University is an accredited online university that provides bachelor’s and associate degrees for today’s in-demand careers. The programs at AAU are 100% online, flexible and student-focused. Allied American University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For more information on Allied American University, please visit www.allied.edu.
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is the largest nonprofit hunger relief organization in Orange County leading the fight to end hunger in our community. Second Harvest distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of more than 320 partner agencies in 440 locations throughout the county. Last year, Second Harvest provided enough food for more than 17.6 million meals, feeding more than 200,000 people each month. Every dollar donated to Second Harvest provides enough food for three meals for the hungry. Second Harvest is a member of Feeding America, a national hunger relief organization. For more information about their work and how you can help, visit FeedOC.org.
All cans will be donated on behalf of Allied American University to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, an organization whose mission is to end hunger in Orange County through their efforts of serving 320 member charities and feeding more than 200,000 individuals each month.
“We’re always looking for ways to give back to the community,” said CJ Bishop, chief operating officer at Allied American University. “It was a team building activity, but more importantly, it allowed us to support a worthy cause while having fun. I am pleased with how eagerly our staff embraced the challenge.”
This is the first year AAU has participated in a canned food donation drive, and the team plans to make this an annual tradition that will broaden its reach over the next few years.
About Allied American University
Allied American University is an accredited online university that provides bachelor’s and associate degrees for today’s in-demand careers. The programs at AAU are 100% online, flexible and student-focused. Allied American University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For more information on Allied American University, please visit www.allied.edu.
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County is the largest nonprofit hunger relief organization in Orange County leading the fight to end hunger in our community. Second Harvest distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of more than 320 partner agencies in 440 locations throughout the county. Last year, Second Harvest provided enough food for more than 17.6 million meals, feeding more than 200,000 people each month. Every dollar donated to Second Harvest provides enough food for three meals for the hungry. Second Harvest is a member of Feeding America, a national hunger relief organization. For more information about their work and how you can help, visit FeedOC.org.
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