Team Spotlight
Renewal by Andersen of Alaska builds backpacks for kids
This month’s team spotlight is on RbA Alaska for their work with Anchorage Home Builders Association’s annual shoebox drive.
The Shoebox Program is one of the AHBA’s most popular annual events. Members fill backpacks with Christmas gifts for Anchorage children who are less fortunate during the holidays. Dozens of volunteers gather for the annual stuffing party, where they assemble the backpacks and add basic hygiene items to each like a winter hat, pair of gloves, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and soap. School nurses pick up the packs the following day and distribute them to the children prior to their holiday break. The program sponsors nearly 1,200 children.
RbA of Alaska’s Sales and Marketing teams worked together to stuff 250 of those backpacks this year—with employees donating for than half the cost of sponsorship for them.
Says Ashley Wigglesworth, marketing manager for RbA Alaska, “It’s a fantastic program that helps ensure local kids have a wonderful Christmas, and we're thrilled to be helping out again this year!”
To learn more about the program, or to sponsor a bag, visit the Association’s website.
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"Get Inspired Episode 5:What to Expect on Installation Day"
In episode 5, it's installation day at the Muenster house and the crew is ready to replace Matt's floor-to-ceiling windows with custom-built, energy-efficient replacements that fit perfectly with the home's architectural style. In this episode, Matt talks with his install crew lead about what exactly he should be expecting throughout the installation process. Check out episode 5 in this month’s featured video. Miss the first few episodes? Watch the series here.
"We had an amazing team of four skilled young men who put up with freezing cold temps, our crazy dog and our less than conventional house. They worked very well, cleaned up every day, and left our place spotless. All of this plus we got a high quality product that will last us the rest of our time in this house. AND we so appreciate our [customer care representative]!! She, too, put up with our crazy dog and my at-times difficult husband. She was clear in everything that she told us and was patient with our delaying things. I would love to eventually replace more of our windows and if we do, you will be the first that we call. Thank you for a great new view and a great experience."
