RICHLAND, Wash. - This holiday season, Hanford Site workers and their families are donating their time, energy, and resources to a number of causes to brighten the lives of people throughout their local community.
Nearly 80 employees and their family members from EM Richland Operations Office contractor Mission Support Alliance (MSA) helped assemble 1,725 bicycles for Bikes for Tikes, at an event sponsored by United Association Local Union 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters.
The bikes, along with helmets, are given to children in eastern Washington for Christmas and throughout the year through children’s hospitals, school reading programs, and a United Way program that promotes consistent attendance in school.
“It’s great to see the community come together, knowing that the end result will put a big smile on a child’s face with a new bicycle for Christmas," said Bobby Bates, director of MSA’s conduct of operations.
Over the past nine years, Bikes for Tikes has improved the lives of 12,000 local children during the holiday season.
RL contractor HPMC Occupational Medical Services (HPMC OMS) collected 482 pounds of food during its recent food drive.
“These donations equate to over 400 meals that can now be provided to our local community," said Jill Harvill, HPMC OMS occupational health and wellness manager. “We’re thankful for our generous work community."
Donations came from HPMC OMS, other Hanford contractors, and community members, benefitting Second Harvest, a local organization focused on fighting hunger in the area.
CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company (CHPRC) workers and their friends and family members rang bells for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign.
It was one of CHPRC’s most popular volunteer events, supporting the Salvation Army’s mission to provide for the needy. More than 100 CHPRC volunteers donated more than 165 hours and raised more than $3,100 for the local Salvation Army.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
