Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space Repair News » charity http://www.basementsystems.com/blog Information about basement and crawl space environments, moisture control, and creating healthier homes Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:39:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Basement Systems Donates to Education Organization http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2009/02/04/basement-systems-donates-to-education-organization/ http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2009/02/04/basement-systems-donates-to-education-organization/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:41:58 +0000 Francine http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/?p=186 Basement Systems recently donated money to DonorsChoose.org, an organization dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools.

Teachers from various public schools make requests letting people know what they need and how much of it is needed for their students to have an adequate education.

Basement Systems helped out the Newberry Book Club project by donating money and allowing a teacher to purchase books for her class.

Learn more about Donors Choose here:

http://www.donorschoose.org/about/history.html?zone=0

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One of our own web department employees, Mike King, has been vigorously training and raising money for 6 months in preparation for a half marathon on behalf of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA).

On Friday, Jan. 23, Mike finished this 13.1-mile run in 2 hours and 22 minutes, even bringing home a medal!

The run was held in Miami, Florida. Mike’s team raised a total $164,256, putting them in third place.  In total, the event brought in $1.6 million, all of which went directly to the CCFA.

Everyone here at Basement Systems is proud that a member of our team worked so hard for an important cause.  Congratulations, Mike!

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]]> http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2009/01/29/web-team-member-runs-for-a-good-cause/feed/ 0 Basement Systems Lends a Hand to Toys for Tots http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/12/17/basement-systems-lends-a-hand-to-toys-for-tots/ http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/2008/12/17/basement-systems-lends-a-hand-to-toys-for-tots/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:52:11 +0000 Francine http://www.basementsystems.com/blog/?p=164 In an effort to bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate this season, Basement Systems is working with TEAM, Inc., and the Valley Chamber of Commerce to help out the Valley chapter of Toys for Tots. Basement Systems will act as an official drop-off site for toys and donations, as well as donate a truck to pick up donations from various local organizations such as the post office, banks, daycare centers and other places. John Kay, of Basement Systems, is spearheading the project and has donated his time driving the truck to pick up donated toys for young children and money to go towards gifts for older children and teenagers.

“The older children kind of get left out,” said Kay. He added that those who donate have also given gift certificates to movie theaters or video game stores for older kids and teenagers in need. Last week, Kay took a Basement Systems truck to 20 local businesses and collected toys.

Last weekend, he set up a tent at Sears hardware store in Shelton and collected over 40 toys and over $100 in cash donations. Kay is planning on making more pickups later this week and next week. The donations will go to the Toys for Tots toy store in Ansonia and needy families will be able to go in and pick out four toys per child for free. The toys will be arranged by age group. Those who wish to help may bring toys December 17, 18, 19 and 22 to the official drop-off sites. Check toysfortots.org for information.

“We’re probably going to do a lot more events like this in the future,” said Kay.

TEAM, Inc., is a non-profit community action corporation that helps individuals and families become more self-sufficient and provides aid to those who need it. Basement Systems, Inc., is a global company that specializes in basement waterproofing, crawl spaces, foundation repair and basement finishing. It has a network of more than 300 basement waterproofing contractors and crawl space environment specialists throughout America, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Basement Systems offers free inspections and estimates to homeowners with leaky basements or dirt crawl spaces.

For more information, contact John Kay at Basement Systems at 1-800-640-1500, ext. 9429.

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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are little-publicized digestive disorders that 1.4 million Americans and millions more worldwide suffer from.

If you would like to donate money to this cause, visit here: http://www.active.com/donate/MI09fairwest/08MKing

For more information on Mike’s project, check out his blog: http://www.basementsite.com/mikeking/

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