Ryder System Inc. has hit a historic milestone in 2024 by contributing a remarkable $1.15 million to United Way, representing the largest donation in the company’s four-decade-long partnership with the nonprofit.

“Each year, Ryder employees show up and demonstrate extraordinary dedication to the United Way,” stated Robert Sanchez, Ryder Chairman and CEO, as well as a former chairman of the board for United Way Miami. “Reaching this new giving record is a testament to their commitment to helping others, and I am so grateful to everyone who contributed. I’d also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to this year’s campaign co-chairs, Kendra Phillips, vice president for transportation management and brokerage, and Bill Dawson, senior vice president & chief of operations, for their exceptional leadership in making this achievement possible.”

This impressive total includes generous employee contributions augmented by a donation from the Ryder Charitable Foundation, according to a press release from the company.

Centered on the theme “Providing Essential Help Right HERE,” the 2024 workplace giving campaign brought Ryder employees together nationwide through a blend of in-person and virtual fundraising events. The campaign embodied the company’s ethos of community service while mirroring United Way’s key initiatives in health & wellbeing, education, resilient communities, and economic mobility.

The funds raised will directly support United Way chapters across the U.S., enabling them to address vital community needs. With these contributions, United Way chapters can continue programs that improve access to education, healthcare, and financial resources—helping build thriving communities where Ryder employees live and work.

“For more than 40 years, Ryder and United Way have partnered to provide essential resources to families in need, and this record-breaking $1.15 million donation ensures we can continue addressing critical challenges and creating a brighter future for our community,” said Symeria Hudson, president and CEO of United Way Miami, the chapter that serves Ryder’s headquarters. “Ryder’s commitment to community-building and philanthropy has a tremendous impact, and their support for United Way makes a difference in the lives of individuals through programs and initiatives that provide access to health & wellbeing, education, resilient communities, and economic mobility.”

Ryder’s extraordinary contribution highlights not only the company’s dedication to philanthropy but also the power of collective employee action in making significant positive changes within local communities.

Source: The Trucker

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Transervice Logistics, headquartered in Lake Success, N.Y., is dedicated to nurturing talent and supporting the educational pursuits of its community. Each scholarship, worth $2,500, celebrates students who excel in academics, show commitment to their chosen fields, and engage meaningfully with their communities. Applicants also needed to present a persuasive essay detailing why they should be awarded the scholarship.

“At Transervice, we deeply value our culture, family, and giving back to our employees,” said Kari Beeson, vice president of Human Resources. “This commitment is what inspired us to develop the Transervice Scholarship Program, supporting the growth and future success of our team members and their families.”

The 2024 scholarship winners include:

• Carly Pherigo, pursuing Marine Science at the University of South Florida. She is the daughter of Jerod Pherigo, a Mechanic at LG&E.
• Josephine Starin, studying Elementary/Middle School Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her father, Clint Starin, is an RDO at Berkeley.
• Maya Markowski, majoring in Biochemistry at Binghamton University. She is the daughter of Marek Markowski, a Driver at Montgomery.
• Evelyn Klumker, focusing on Biology at Lehigh University. Her father, Eric Klumker, is a Driver at Mountain.

For details about the Transervice Annual College Scholarship Program, reach out to Kari Beeson at kbeeson@lilytranservice.com.

Source: The Trucker

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