Now more than ever the role the role of a corporation and its’ staff is evaluated on what value can be added to the community. For ISTCL, being a ‘Good Corporate Citizen’ means active involvement in the community. As a corporation made up of individuals ISTCL believes the whole is greater than the sum of the parts combined. We can, and will make a difference by acting locally.

ISTCL has a two layer approach. Giving what we can and socially responsible buying practices. The power and results of this two layer approach is highly satisfying to ISTCL and our employees.

THE POWER OF GIVING

Making a difference is what brought ISTCL to the Homes First Foundation. Through web site development, participation in fund raising campaigns and helping match people with skills and resources to support the ‘charitable supply chain’, ISTCL helps to make a difference everyday.

Individually, all ISTCL employees are encouraged to participate in some form of charitable or philanthropic activity or another. Though not always possible at all times, 40% of ISTCL staff are, at anyone time involved in charitable volunteer activities in one form or another in their own time, and the corporation offers tremendous flexibility to accommodate these activities.

THE POWER OF BUYING

The Toronto Social Purchasing Portal is another example of how ISTCL is working at the business level to support community activities. Although not directly involved in the initiative ISTCL endeavours to purchase supplies through this highly beneficial program.

Our use of A-Way Courier Service in the Toronto area supports is yet another example. Since 1987, this competitive courier service, founded and staffed by survivors of mental health challenges, stands as a model of business acumen and a tribute to the power of community.

Whether Business to Business support or Business to Consumer support – you can make a difference today.

WHATS NEXT

Food, Clothing and Shelter: ISTCL supports multiple initiatives under these three categories.

Today focusing on ‘Shelter’, ISTCL in partnership with Social Housing Services Corporation (SHSC) announced the launch of the 2005 Secret Santa Shelter Campaign ( www.istcl.com/secretsanta ) in support of the Homes First Foundation. This campaign is designed to replace anonymous dollar store gag gifts and wasteful spending during the holidays by giving to the person who has everything something that benefits the person with nothing.

This individually focused campaign allows corporate community’s an alternative to wasteful spending of money leading up to the holidays. Individuals or groups of individuals such as the lottery pool, survivor pool or even hockey pools can donate a portion of their collections to the Secret Santa Shelter Campaign

This year it is easy to ensure that someone with nothing comes out a winner.

For more information on how to engage your company in community support initiatives, please contact ISTCL President, Robert Preston at 1.800.457.4123 ext 2802