LONDON (June 11, 2015) – Aon colleagues in more than 40 countries and 150 cities take time today to help others at risk as part of Global Service Day. In a company-wide initiative, Aon plc (NYSE:AON) colleagues are helping communities and people at risk, developing talent, empowering healthy living and wellness, supporting educational programs, engaging with seniors and providing financial literacy programs.
In all, Aon colleagues are taking part in more than 400 different activities on Thursday, June 11, by partnering with local charities. Highlights include:
- London, UK Dozens of charities supported that will promote financial literacy create access to opportunities for young people with special needs and provide care to elderly community members.
- Chicago, USA Dozens of charities supported that will strengthen underserved communities and support youth development
- Tumon, Guam Visit Coco’s Island to remove invasive species, clean the coastal area and plant native trees to support nesting habitat for the Ko Ko bird, an endangered species unique to Guam
- Quebec, Canada Support La Maison Lauberivière by sorting donated clothing and preparing a meal for homeless men and women
- Santiago, Chile Lead professional and life skills trainings for blind and the visually impaired in support of Corporacion de Ciegos
- Guayaquil, Ecuador A computer lab will be built and young children will be mentored
- Dublin, Ireland The DaisyHouse, which provides temporary housing to the homeless, will receive some much needed maintenance
- Ha Noi, Vietnam The Thuy An Rehabilitation Centre, which provides support for children with disabilities, will receive some much needed maintenance and games will be played
- St. Albans, UK Arrange annual clothes sale to raise funds for SmartWorks programs that support women returning to the workforce with mentoring, training and professional clothing
More info: http://www.aon.com/empowerresults/in-our-communities/global-service-day/.
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