Corporate Partners
Janet Moretti, Manager, Corporate & Group Alliances
Plan USA welcomes the support and participation of some outstanding corporate alliances. Below is a list of extraordinary relationships underway that help bring a better life to children, families, and communities in need. See how your business can become a Corporate Sponsor.
Abbott Laboratories Fund
Chevron Global Aviation
Citizens Bank
GE
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Genuine European Portraits
Hobsons US
JL Lane
KeenTrack, Inc.
KidsGive, LLC
The Lexington Collection
Navigate International
Princess Cruises
Ramada Franchise Systems, Inc.
Ramada Plaza Resorts
Study Group US
Symmetry Corporation
In Burkina Faso and Tanzania, Step Forward…for the world’s children, created by the Abbott Laboratories Fund, helps orphans and vulnerable children who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, and the communities that care for them.
This project includes constructing a school and playground, equipping the school with furniture and providing better sanitation facilities. Hobsons employees contribute to this project through payroll deduction and fundraising events designed and implemented by their employees. “Hobsons employees know that education is one of the keys to a brighter future,” said Craig Heldman, President of Hobsons US. “Working with Plan USA, we’re happy to be part of the educational change for kids around the world.”
KeenTrack, Inc is working with Plan USA to improve the living and learning environment of children in Honduras by giving 1% of every revenue dollar earned to Plan USA.
Since 1995, the team members of KeenTrack, Inc. have been providing their SAP services to a broad industry base varying from the manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and music entertainment industries, all over the U.S. From turnkey solutions to strategic resourcing, our value is based on our commitment to align our expertise and technologies to enable success. KeenTrack Inc. touts clients such as Siemens, TYCO Electronics, Votorantim and Sony/BMG Entertainment.
Karito Kids dolls are ethnically accurate vinyl play dolls. Standing at 21” tall, they are designed to be a comfortable size for children of different ages to carry along as a companion. Each doll features an original sculpt that focuses on the distinctive beauty of each ethnicity. The sculpts were designed to represent features of African, Asian, Caucasian, Latin and Mediterranean ethnicities.
Lexington announced its partnership with Plan USA to promote education for children in the developing world. Various properties are working to make a positive difference for children and families in need.
Lexington hotels worldwide display Plan USA brochures in lobbies and guest rooms. The properties are actively engaged in promoting the "Dollar A Day" program to their guests. Read more about the Lexington Collection joining Plan USA as a premier corporate partner.
In October of 2001, Steve Morton-Smith, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Development and a long-time Plan USA sponsor, inspired his crew to become Plan USA sponsors. Currently, each ship sponsors from 1 to 3 children for a total of 27 sponsorships.
Ramada Franchise Systems,
Ramada Franchise Systems, Inc. is the founding corporate sponsor of Plan USA. Since 1994, various properties have worked with us to make a positive difference for children and families in need. Ramada employees often work together and sponsor children as a group effort. Today, there are hundreds of children being sponsored by employees and guests. Hundreds of Ramada hotels throughout the country display Plan USA brochures in their lobbies and guest rooms.
Over the years, Ramada Franchise Systems and their employees have raised funds for Plan USA by holding yard sales at their hotels and through silent auctions and raffles at their annual conventions. These funds have been used to build two health clinics in Zambia, a youth center in Cairo and to build a playground and rebuild a school in the Dominican Republic destroyed by Hurricane Georges in 1998.
Since December of 2000, Jim Verrillo, Dan Lambert and the employees of Ramada Plaza Resorts Orlando/Ft. Lauderdale Vacations (OFV) have been helping Plan USA through their Buck-A-Night program. This simple fundraising approach asks each guest if they are willing to add $1 per night to their bill at checkout. Ramada Plaza Resorts OFV then donates 100% of each dollar raised to Plan USA to support the Children's Emergency Fund. Over three years, this highly effective program has raised nearly $1 million!
In 2003, a portion of the funds helped construct 12 pre-schools in four of the poorest communities in Honduras. This project will benefit approximately 300 children and will also provide the pre-schools with furniture and equipment and provide training for the teachers. This innovative fundraising approach has great long-term impact.
In 2004, Plan USA extends our heartfelt thanks for the generosity and vision of Jim, Dan, the employees of Ramada Plaza Resorts OFV and their many generous guests.
Study Group US has six campuses around the United States with employees donating through payroll deduction to help with this effort. “Last year, our employee efforts helped in Asia, this year, we will take our projects to Africa. Working with Plan gives us a global reach and input about how our charitable giving is used,” stated Sean Hale, Managing Director.
If you would like to learn more about Plan USA or speak with a corporate representative, contact Janet Moretti at 800-556-7918 or send her an email.
Abbott Laboratories Fund
Chevron Global Aviation
Citizens Bank
GE
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Genuine European Portraits
Hobsons US
JL Lane
KeenTrack, Inc.
KidsGive, LLC
The Lexington Collection
Navigate International
Princess Cruises
Ramada Franchise Systems, Inc.
Ramada Plaza Resorts
Study Group US
Symmetry Corporation
Abbott Laboratories Fund
The Abbott Laboratories Fund is a not–for–profit, philanthropic corporation established in 1951 by Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories provides the primary financial support of the Abbott Laboratories Fund.In Burkina Faso and Tanzania, Step Forward…for the world’s children, created by the Abbott Laboratories Fund, helps orphans and vulnerable children who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, and the communities that care for them.
Chevron Global Aviation
As part of their community outreach program, Chevron Global Aviation (CGA) became involved with Plan USA through the sponsorship of 23 children. The children represent many of the countries where the company has regular business operations. The employees of CGA take on the responsibility of writing to the sponsored children. Some staff will occasionally be able to meet the sponsored children when traveling overseas for business. This will give them a first hand experience with our programs as well as being able to meet the child and family and share their experience with others.
Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank sponsored the sabbatical of Brook Weisman-Ross, Vice President of Cash Management, to visit tsunami-affected Indonesia and work with Plan communities on the rebuilding process. As a result, Citizens Bank employees have decided to support these communities as "Brook's Villages" with an ongoing fundraising campaign.
GE
Children first:GE and Plan USA are working together to help children in the West African country of Ghana stay in school and gain the skills, hope, and confidence that come with education. GE employees are contributing toward 3-year scholarships for children and the GE Foundation matches the employee efforts. In addition, GE is also working on improving healthcare and infrastructure to hospitals and clinics in Africa.
General Federation of Women's Clubs
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) and Plan USA have been partners for over 30 years. Hundreds of women's clubs around the country sponsor needy children and contribute to the Children's Emergency Fund. The GFWC is an international organization of community based, volunteer women's clubs dedicated to community service since 1890.Genuine European Portraits
Genuine European Portraits is a group of artists and photographers. Their art studio in Barcelona was established in 1997 and is dedicated to portraiture. They offer their portraits to customers worldwide through their website at www.portraits.org. Many of their drawings are of children and are promoted to parents and families in the US and the UK directly through childcare centers by local photographers. They enjoy working as an international team and because of their work in childcare centers wanted to “give a little back” to less fortunate children through Plan USA. This year Genuine European Portraits helped build a pre-school in Ghana, Africa.
Hobsons US
Hobsons Worldwide brings together educational and corporate recruiters with the students they want to reach worldwide. The company has an extensive range of publications, including directories, casebooks magazines, events and internet services to help prospective students choose an educational pathway and employment opportunity. Hobsons Worldwide recently worked with Plan USA to improve a school in Kenya and is currently working with Plan USA to construct a school in Tan Long, Vietnam.This project includes constructing a school and playground, equipping the school with furniture and providing better sanitation facilities. Hobsons employees contribute to this project through payroll deduction and fundraising events designed and implemented by their employees. “Hobsons employees know that education is one of the keys to a brighter future,” said Craig Heldman, President of Hobsons US. “Working with Plan USA, we’re happy to be part of the educational change for kids around the world.”
JL Lane
Linda Woodsmall and Jennifer Larson, mother and daughter cofounders of JL Lane, had a vision: working together to aid women in developing nations to create something unique. They wanted to build on the relationships made while traveling abroad and bring the quality and style of the international market back to the United States. What initially began as a line of finely hand-embroidered bags has grown to include leather handbags, shoes, shawls, accessories and home goods. Committed to enhancing the lives of women and children in developing countries, JL Lane allocates 20 percent of its profits to Plan. Together, JL Lane and Plan hope to provide steady income for women in poor areas of Vietnam through embroidery projects in their home communes. Join us in crossing borders.
KeenTrack, Inc.
KeenTrack, Inc. SAP Software and Services Company located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.KeenTrack, Inc is working with Plan USA to improve the living and learning environment of children in Honduras by giving 1% of every revenue dollar earned to Plan USA.
Since 1995, the team members of KeenTrack, Inc. have been providing their SAP services to a broad industry base varying from the manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and music entertainment industries, all over the U.S. From turnkey solutions to strategic resourcing, our value is based on our commitment to align our expertise and technologies to enable success. KeenTrack Inc. touts clients such as Siemens, TYCO Electronics, Votorantim and Sony/BMG Entertainment.
KidsGive, LLC
Founded in 2005, KidsGive, LLC is a manufacturer of dolls and books that is redefining corporate social responsibility by developing an interesting and unique concept that directly brings the child into the actual process of giving to, and understanding the development of, children’s humanitarian projects around the world. By donating three percent of the retail price of all Karito Kids™ products to support children’s charity Plan USA, KidsGive’s goal is to teach a generation of children what charitable giving really means.Karito Kids dolls are ethnically accurate vinyl play dolls. Standing at 21” tall, they are designed to be a comfortable size for children of different ages to carry along as a companion. Each doll features an original sculpt that focuses on the distinctive beauty of each ethnicity. The sculpts were designed to represent features of African, Asian, Caucasian, Latin and Mediterranean ethnicities.
The Lexington Collection
Steve Belmonte, CEO and President of The Lexington Collection, began sponsoring children in the 1980s. Since then he has brought his passion for corporate philanthropy to the culture of The Lexington Collection.Lexington announced its partnership with Plan USA to promote education for children in the developing world. Various properties are working to make a positive difference for children and families in need.
Lexington hotels worldwide display Plan USA brochures in lobbies and guest rooms. The properties are actively engaged in promoting the "Dollar A Day" program to their guests. Read more about the Lexington Collection joining Plan USA as a premier corporate partner.
Navigate International
Navigate International is a Global Management Consulting firm specializing in International Business Research, Strategy and Development. On behalf of each of their new clients, Navigate International sponsors a needy child within the client’s region of focus. By bringing hope to children, Navigate strives to pursue its mission to promote economic prosperity, stability and peace around the world. Currently, Navigate sponsors 14 children and counting.
Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).In October of 2001, Steve Morton-Smith, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Development and a long-time Plan USA sponsor, inspired his crew to become Plan USA sponsors. Currently, each ship sponsors from 1 to 3 children for a total of 27 sponsorships.
Ramada Franchise Systems,
Founding Corporate Sponsor
Ramada Franchise Systems, Inc. is the founding corporate sponsor of Plan USA. Since 1994, various properties have worked with us to make a positive difference for children and families in need. Ramada employees often work together and sponsor children as a group effort. Today, there are hundreds of children being sponsored by employees and guests. Hundreds of Ramada hotels throughout the country display Plan USA brochures in their lobbies and guest rooms.
Over the years, Ramada Franchise Systems and their employees have raised funds for Plan USA by holding yard sales at their hotels and through silent auctions and raffles at their annual conventions. These funds have been used to build two health clinics in Zambia, a youth center in Cairo and to build a playground and rebuild a school in the Dominican Republic destroyed by Hurricane Georges in 1998.
Ramada Plaza Resorts
Helping children look forward to a brighter tomorrowSince December of 2000, Jim Verrillo, Dan Lambert and the employees of Ramada Plaza Resorts Orlando/Ft. Lauderdale Vacations (OFV) have been helping Plan USA through their Buck-A-Night program. This simple fundraising approach asks each guest if they are willing to add $1 per night to their bill at checkout. Ramada Plaza Resorts OFV then donates 100% of each dollar raised to Plan USA to support the Children's Emergency Fund. Over three years, this highly effective program has raised nearly $1 million!
In 2003, a portion of the funds helped construct 12 pre-schools in four of the poorest communities in Honduras. This project will benefit approximately 300 children and will also provide the pre-schools with furniture and equipment and provide training for the teachers. This innovative fundraising approach has great long-term impact.
In 2004, Plan USA extends our heartfelt thanks for the generosity and vision of Jim, Dan, the employees of Ramada Plaza Resorts OFV and their many generous guests.
Study Group US
Study Group Worldwide is a global leader in the international education and training industry. They provide the most comprehensive choice of educational and career training programs for international students available today. Study Group Worldwide has committed to raise funds for school improvement in Zounzounkanme, Benin. They recently completed a project to rebuild a school in Aceh, Indonesia, one of the areas hit the hardest by the tsunami of December 2004.Study Group US has six campuses around the United States with employees donating through payroll deduction to help with this effort. “Last year, our employee efforts helped in Asia, this year, we will take our projects to Africa. Working with Plan gives us a global reach and input about how our charitable giving is used,” stated Sean Hale, Managing Director.
Symmetry Corporation
Based in Milpitas, CA, Symmetry International is a nutrition products network-marketing company with an ever-expanding network of Business Partners in a dozen countries around the world. In 1999, Symmetry chose Plan USA as their corporate charity, and, today Business Partners sponsor 32 children in needy countries around the world. In addition, Symmetry donates $.20 to Plan USA from the proceeds of every canister of their dietary supplement Future Star, designed to enhance learning abilities in children.If you would like to learn more about Plan USA or speak with a corporate representative, contact Janet Moretti at 800-556-7918 or send her an email.
