I rarely need to look far to find something to admire in our dedicated employees. Today I found it in the form of a marked donation box at the back entrance of our building.
A few days ago, Barbara Coram, Administrative Manager at the Mail Service Center, heard about a local business that was collecting new and gently worn closed-toe shoes to send to survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. Rather than just drop off a donation on her own, she asked co-workers if they thought it might make a good group project. They did.
So did the rest of us here at the Department of Administration. On behalf of our employees, I invite those who work for other agencies in the Administration Building, as well others who visit here, to join us in this simple humanitarian effort. Earthquake survivors need decent footwear to avoid additional injury from the debris that litters their communities. This small gift could go a long way toward helping Haitians heal from this tragedy.
Donations will be accepted through Feb. 25. We send our thanks to the kind folks at the Mail Service Center, and to Fleet Feet shoe store, which will arrange for the donations to be sent to Haiti. Involving us in your generous actions make us all better people.