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Community Engagement: A Year in Review

Edmonton Jan. 2024 – Ultra Shines, an Edmonton-based commercial cleaning company, proudly looks back on a year filled with meaningful community initiatives that have made a positive impact on various local causes. The company's commitment to corporate social responsibility is evident in the diverse range of projects undertaken throughout 2023.

Q1: Be Brave Bottle Drive in Support

In the first quarter, Ultra Shines spearheaded the "Be Brave Bottle Drive" to rally support for Little Warriors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and addressing child sexual abuse. Little Warriors provides educational programs and support services to empower children and their families. The community's overwhelming response not only contributed to raising awareness but also generated crucial funds to aid Little Warriors in their mission.


Q2: Spring into Action

Spring saw Ultra Shines join forces with Century Casinos for the "Spring into Action" campaign in support of The Mustard Seed, a local charity committed to combating homelessness and poverty. The Mustard Seed provides shelter, food, and support services to individuals and families in need. This collaboration not only raised funds but also highlighted the power of partnerships in addressing pressing community issues.

Q3: Building a Playground

During the third quarter, Ultra Shines’ affiliate non-profit organization, the Sinatra Aldea Foundation, proudly contributed to the funding of a new playground for the Edmonton Public School Board and Forest Heights Elementary School. The Sinatra Aldea Foundation focuses on initiatives that promote education, health, and community development. This project exemplifies Ultra Shines' dedication to enhancing educational and recreational opportunities for local children.

Q4: Spreading Holiday Cheer

As the holiday season approached, Ultra Shines once again engaged the community in spreading joy through its fundraising and volunteering activities. Partnering with the Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre, Ultra Shine collected donations of new toys and gift cards in support of the Spruce Grove Kinettes Christmas Hampers, an initiative that has been making Christmas brighter for local Spruce Grove families struggling with a limited income for 50 years.

Ultra Shine also gathered a team to volunteer for Santa's Anonymous Delivery Day drivers, delivering toys to limited-income families in the Edmonton area. The generosity of the community and the collaborative efforts of all involved made the season brighter for those in need.

Ultra Shines remains committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves. These initiatives are a testament to the company's belief in giving back and fostering a sense of unity and support for those facing challenges.

About Little Warriors:

Little Warriors mission is to “raise awareness and provide information about child sexual abuse, advocate to ensure the rights, needs and interests of children are respected and protected, provide child sexual abuse prevention strategies to adults through education, and provide a treatment facility to help children cope with the devastating effects of child sexual abuse.”
https://littlewarriors.ca/about/


About The Mustard Seed:
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Operating in six cities across Alberta and British Columbia, The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental, and spiritual needs met and grow toward greater health and independence.”
https://theseed.ca/about

About the Sinatra Aldea Foundation:

“The Sinatra Aldea Foundation (SAF) was created to spread warmth, generosity of spirit, and kindness of Sinatra’s heart to the community. The organization has raised over $790,000 and has donated to a vast variety of Alberta organizations including Children’s Wish, Humane Animal Rescue Team, Elizabeth Fry, Zebra Centre, Gregg Sunshine Fund a the Edmonton Public School Foundation.”
https://www.sinatraaldea.com/



About Spruce Grove Kinettes Christmas Hampers:
“For the 50th year, the Spruce Grove Kinette volunteers are working to make Christmas brighter for local families struggling with a limited income.  Our goal is to support families in need with food and gifts for the holidays. Last year, with your help, we assisted 656 families in our area, and supported close to 1900 residents!”   
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About Santa's Anonymous Delivery Day Volunteers:

"The mission of 630 CHED Santas Anonymous is simple: to see every child receive a new toy at Christmas. Since Jerry Forbes founded the charity in 1955, that mission has stayed the same."
Relying on thousands of volunteers and donors, 630 CHED Santas Anonymous now collects, sorts, packages, and delivers toys to over 20,000 children every year.”

https://www.santasanonymous.ca/about-us/our-story

About Ultra Shines:

“We are a passionate team of customer-centric people from around the world.

We come from many different parts of the world which reflects our multicultural and diverse organization. We encourage our employees to use their talents and unique skills to bring the highest service standards to our customers.”
https://www.ultrashine.com/about/