The Rachlin Foundation was established to support charitable causes in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The foundation holds events throughout the year to raise money for numerous organizations,
matching dollar for dollar all contributions.
At a time when the needs of our community have been greater than ever, the Rachlin Foundation has remained steadfast in its commitment to making a difference. The foundation was recently named among the top 15 givers to South Florida charities for 2007.
One of the most popular fundraising activities for the foundation is Jeans Day. On the first Friday of every month, employees can wear jeans as long as they make a donation to a chosen charitable organization. Each month a different charity is selected. During 2008 the monthly Jeans Day raised $21,600 benifiting 12 local charities.
The foundation’s activities throughout the year include:
Other events that the Rachlin Foundation has institited for employees to participate in and/or show their support for our local communities include:
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An employee volunteer program giving
employees up to 16 hours of paid time off during
the year to participate in volunteer activities.
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Food, clothing and/or toy drives for South Florida shelters and disaster victims. |
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Participated in six group activities or events, such
as Stand Up 2 Cancer, to benefit local causes. |
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Sponsored a Saturday workday at Miami Children’s
Museum during which employees helped build
a playground. |
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Hosted employee workdays at three South Florida
shelters in December. |
Since its inception in 2006, the foundation has
raised more than $500,000 to help the needy through charitable activities, including Jeans Days, food drives, toy drives, corporate-sponsored runs and a
Planned Giving Program, which has raised over $100,000 benifiting
UM/Sylvester Cancer Center,
Feeding South Florida,
Miami Children’s Hospital and
Children’s Home Society.
