In the Community
Advanced Solutions, An HP Company, takes great pride in supporting local charities, whether small or large. The company formed its Communities Group in the summer of 2005, not long after taking residence at the Vancouver Island Technology Park.
One of the four community groups is the Social/Charity Community. This committee works together to host social events that involve the staff and their families, and also many different events that support local and national charities. Advanced Solutions employees have demonstrated their commitment to the community through numerous charitable campaigns and initiatives.
Since 2005, employees with Advanced Solutions have supported the following charitable initiatives within the Greater Victoria area:
Annual United Way Campaign
Since Advanced Solutions began, they have participated in the Annual United Way of Greater Victoria Campaign by hosting a workplace Campaign. Advanced Solutions won the First Time Campaign Spirit Award in 2005, and the prestigious Triple Crown Award in 2007. The staff, through participation in competitions and other fun activities, raised more than $68,000.00 in 2008, earning them a very impressive Employee Gold Award for outstanding contributions.
Global Volunteer Day
The Global Volunteer Team |
Advanced Solutions has actively participated in the HP Canada Annual Global Volunteer Day since 2005. HP Canada employees around the world come together on the same day each year to help their respective communities. In October 2008, Advanced Solutions chose to combine efforts with HP Canada (Victoria) to help paint the CNIB offices in Victoria BC. Over 35 volunteers got together on a sunny Saturday afternoon and made a difference in the Community. |
Jean Fridays
Advanced Solutions employees have received the privilege to wear denim jeans on Fridays as part of a charitable program. Since 2005 this program has received voluntary donations of over $4,000. Donations have been forwarded to many employee nominated local Charities to date including the following:
- Victoria Cool Aid Society
- United Way of Greater Victoria
- BC Children’s Hospital
- Capital Families Association
- Canadian Institute for the Blind
- Canadian Hard of Hearing Assoc.
- Vancouver Island Autistic Home Society
- The Run for Breast Cancer - In support of an employee currently undergoing treatment
- Vancouver Island East Seals – 24 Hour Relay
- Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Victoria Chapter
Fun Runs for Charity
The Advanced Solutions “Globetrotters” have been participating in the Victoria Times-Colonist 10 km run for the past three years and for the 2nd year we entered an employee team in the 14th Annual Vancouver Island Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for the Kids. In 2008 the Advanced Solutions “Globetrotters” raised $11,555.35, earning them First Place in the Technology Category.
Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay team members that made it through the long cold night, exhausted and exhilarated! |
