More than 100 Lippert Components (LCI) families will benefit from the 2020 in-house Holiday Adopt-a-Family program, as more than $45,000 was raised by LCI team members to go towards gifts for those participating in the program.
Since the program was launched nine years ago, LCI raised more than $200,000 to help local families and nonprofit organizations in need during the holidays. This year, LCI leaders decided to switch gears and keep the program in-house so LCI’s own team members could receive support to make their holidays extra special, despite the hardships they may have been facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company stated.
“Our team members are the heartbeat of our company; our consistent progress would not be possible without the drive, dedication, and hard work they bring to LCI day in and day out,” said Michilah Grimes, director of corporate and community impact. “This is our way of showing them that their hard work does not go unnoticed and that we are so appreciative of the outstanding effort they execute day after day. This year presented the perfect opportunity to give back to them, because they truly deserve it.”
LCI leaders and team members were delighted to able to spread holiday joy to their fellow team members and their families, the company stated. At the same time, though they remained anonymous, recipients’ gratitude for the support were sincere and heartfelt, LCI stated.
“I cannot believe I was chosen to receive gifts for my family,” said one of LCI’s team members who was selected for the program. “As a single mom, I do my best and work hard to make life the best it can be for my family, and it is super cool that I do not have to stress or worry about making Christmas great this year for my kids. I am just grateful!”
Normally, LCI team members would personally shop and later host wrapping parties. LCI said that option was not available this year because of COVID restrictions and the goal of keeping everyone safe.
Instead, gifts were purchased using money raised and shipped directly to the families’ homes.
“With so many uncertainties this year, it is so heartwarming to see our team members still come together to make the holidays special for their fellow colleagues,” Grimes continued. “I cannot express enough how proud I am of all of our team members for joining forces and making this happen. We are so ecstatic about everyone’s willingness to help each other out in any ways they can – during the holidays and on any given day. I am looking forward to all of the incredible things we can accomplish together in the days, weeks, months, and years to come as we unite for the good of those around us.”
