Humanitarian Support Foundation Health and Wellness Lunch and Learn
March 20, 2013 By
Humanitarian Support Foundation hosted its 1st annual Lunch and Learn Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 20 in its Atlanta corporate office. The company provided a healthy lunch consisting of lean meats, whole grain breads, spinach salad, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Presenters for the day included: Dr. Montgomery, PHD, M.D, and Cardiologist at Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Montgomery’s lecture included clinical studies of heart and vascular disease and how individuals are affected. He focused mainly on preventing and managing cardiovascular in the young adult.
Forum Fitness Expert Trainers, Antares Brown and Roman Forlin discussed the effectiveness of different forms of exercises. Yoga, high impact aerobics, body sculpting, interval training, strengthening and nutrition are extremely important in reaching your goals. Antares also stressed the importance of stretching before and after exercising.
American Heart Association and Piedmont Hospital Representatives provided educational materials and samples of products.
Humanitarian Support Foundation’s Wellness Fair promoted opportunities to taking action and making choices to be healthier.
As a part of the health and wellness theme day, employees were dressed in fitness outfits and the persons with the best “Richard Simmons” like outfit received an extra entry in a raffle. Humanitarian Support Foundation’s raffle winners received 4 hours of personal fitness training, and a fast twitch package for The Forum.
Humanitarian Support Foundation is committed to its employee’s health and wellness and will continue to promote initiatives aimed at overall health. Seminars are currently being organized for our other office locations as well as new seminars to become part of a regular health series in all offices.
League, Company Stuff Stockings
December 4, 2012 By
On December 4th, 2012, members of Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County and employees of Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation gathered at Salvation Army Dreamland to fill 600 holiday stockings to benefit local underprivileged children ages 2-12 residing in the Martinsville and Henry County area.
The Stocking Project is an annual project of Charity League of MHC and this year Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation partnered with Charity League by contributing $3,000 to the project and helping to fill the stockings. All children received books, 
toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss, and other gifts such as crayons and coloring books, toys, personal hygiene items and winter accessories, depending on their age group. This year’s stocking project committee, comprised of April Haynes and Katie Muehleck, sent fundraising letters to local individuals and businesses, picked up donations, and ordered and organized the stocking stuffer items. League members contributed their time and money to assist with the project.
Charity League of MHC and employees of Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation are deeply grateful to all members, individuals, and businesses for their generous donations and support.
Company Throws Christmas Party for 50 Children
December 1, 2012 By
By Tola Adamson – WSET, ABC 13 News
Martinsville, VA– Christmas came early for more than 50 children on Saturday, all thanks to a company in Martinsville. Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation donated $7,000 to the Salvation Army.
The company wanted to host a Christmas party for children in the community, who probably wouldn’t have gotten gifts otherwise.
The Christmas party was probably one the children will never forget. The Salvation Army selected 53 kids to write a wish list to Santa, and thanks to Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation, they got everything on their list.
“I really want to see the awe on their faces,” Blake Shumate said.
That’s exactly what Blake Shumate saw, children filled with excitement. Shumate is the operations manager of Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation in Martinsville. The company has an employee foundation which allows them to donate to a charity of their choice.
“We tried to find partners that would allow us to come in and do a lot of the work,” Shumate said. “Salvation Army was really an awesome fit for us.”
The company bought Christmas gifts for dozens of kids whose families are struggling this season.
“It was amazing you know because they took the time,” Salvation Army director Lieutenant Lisa Knots said. “They were like so do you think they would like this or do you think they would like that, tell me a little bit more about the child.”
“It means the world to me,” Grandmother Georgia Thomas said. “This is an answer to prayer. God really blessed us and it means so much to me to see my grandchildren happy.”
The children also had a nice hot breakfast with their family and did some arts and crafts. Shumate said although the holidays are the busiest time of year, he hopes more companies will take time out of their schedules to help make a difference.
“If other companies can jump on the bus and really just help their local community, you know it sounds cliché but it really could be a wonderful world,” Shumate said.
“They have gone way beyond blessing the Salvation Army right here in Martinsville,” Lieutenant Knots said.
Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation now has a yearlong partnership with the Salvation Army, and even surprised them with much needed new computers on Saturday morning.
Genesis Shelter Visit
September 20, 2012 By
The Genesis Shelter provides shelter for babies six months of age and younger and their families, empowering them to grow and develop in nurturing and healthy surroundings.
On Sept 20, 2012 we visited the shelter delivering towels, comforters, sheets, and other baby items, as well as sponsoring dinner for the families. Together, we cooked food and served the meals to the families. We also had an opportunity to mingle with the women and children, and hold their babies during and after dinner.
Knowing that GlobalCHF contributions to Genesis Shelter will makes this a positive difference in the families lives is a rewarding experience to our team.
The Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation strives to provide opportunities that improve the lives of individuals in our communities including our customers and staff. Through financial contributions, in-kind donations and volunteerism, the Global Children’s Humanitarian Foundation supports initiatives focused on enhancing opportunities.