At TuGo, we take pride in supporting important causes through various social responsibility initiatives. Last year, we embarked on an initiative called Employee Volunteer Week, and we had a great time giving back to our local communities! This year, we dedicated an entire month to volunteering, which gave our team more opportunities to contribute to
Volunteering with Salvation Army to Help Alberta Fire Evacuees
It’s been nearly 4 weeks since the devastating fires started in the Fort McMurray area, forcing over 80,000 community members to evacuate their homes and businesses. Thanks to TuGo, last week I had the privilege of assisting the Salvation Army Thrift Store in providing essential needs to Fort Mac evacuees. Through our Employee Volunteer Program,
TuGo’s Holiday Tradition: Charity Hampers for Westcoast Families
‘Tis the season of giving and all of us at TuGo always look forward to this time of year. We have an annual holiday tradition in December that’s one of our favourite office events of the year. As part of our Social Responsibility initiative, TuGo employees volunteer to create and decorate gift hampers for families
Employee Volunteer Week: How TuGo Employees Spent Thanksgiving
Last week we welcomed Employee Volunteer Week (EVW); a new event that’s part of TuGo’s Social Responsibility Initiative and the newest addition to TuGo’s Employee Volunteer Program. In the days leading up to the Thanksgiving long weekend, TuGo employees participated in five opportunities to give back to the community and dedicate time to important causes.
Global Perspectives Volunteer Trip to Fiji: Second Time’s The Charm
When you think about travelling, does the thrill of exploring somewhere new come to mind? Or does revisiting a country that has a special place in your heart sound appealing? Although both sounds good to me, there’s something magical about standing in a spot you’ve stood before, feeling the rush of memories. Maybe you want
Ecotourism 101
Do you love to travel, enjoy the outdoors, try to learn about local populations and try to do it all responsibly? Then you’ve probably been “eco-touring” long before the term was coined! Instead of another article about “top ecotourism destinations”, I’d like to offer you a different approach: how you can be an ecotourist in
Supporting Make-A-Wish® Goes Way Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility
It’s that time of year to reflect and celebrate the highlights of 2014! And wow, there have been so many amazing memories made.
Our Holiday Tradition: Charity Hampers for Local Families
It’s the time of year to spread some holiday cheer! We have a cherished holiday tradition here at TuGo: every year, employees get in the spirit by putting together holiday hampers for families in need. The assembling and decorating sometimes get downright competitive!
Stories from our Employee Volunteer Program
Corporate social responsibility has become one of the most powerful ways to affect change today. More and more non-profits and charities have started relying on corporate donors to fuel their causes, and many companies have even created their own charitable programs.
Help Us Celebrate A Month of Giving!
For over 50 years, we’ve been committed to Social Responsibility. We’ve supported charitable organizations such as Westcoast Family Centres, Richmond Secondary’s Global Perspectives program and Make-A-Wish® Canada, just to name a few.
