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KETTLER Employees Team Up with Volunteers of America to Brighten Holiday for Families in Need

Local business; philanthropy

KETTLER employees are in the holiday spirit.

Employees of the leading real estate development and property management company in the Washington, D.C. area have partnered with Volunteers of America to make sure more than 100 families in need and 300 children in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area have a happy holiday season.

Known as Holiday Heroes, the drive challenges employees to help those who are less fortunate and struggling financially. KETTLER’S employees responded in a big way purchasing and wrapping clothes, toys, sports equipment, electronic gadgets, books and many other gifts for individuals, families and children who are in need.

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“We want to brighten the holiday season for families who are struggling every day to make ends meet,” said Todd Bowen, Vice President of Operations at Kettler. “Our lobby was packed with dozens and dozens of presents; it was overwhelming. Building community is a core value that we take very seriously here at KETTLER. We are committed to improve the communities in which we live and work by providing support wherever we can. ”

KETTLER launched Holiday Heroes three years ago, but this year is by far its biggest success with employees from offices around the metropolitan area, Northeast, Southeast and Texas contributing.

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“We are certain the gifts from our employees will make a lot of people smile,” Bowen said. “We can’t wait until next year.”

To watch a short video about our Holiday Heroes drive with Volunteers of America click on the link: https://www.voachesapeake.org/kettler-holiday-heroes

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