JOPLIN, Mo. — Dec. 19, 2017 — Twenty-three deserving charities in eight cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada received donations from some 3,500 employees of CFI, a subsidiary of TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), as the North America full-truckload carrier distributed the proceeds from its annual Truckloads of Treasures holiday giving campaign this December.
A longstanding tradition unique to the family-friendly, driver-focused culture that's a hallmark of CFI, Truckload of Treasures was established in 1993. Now in its 24th consecutive year, the 2017 campaign raised a goal breaking $54,000 - with funds 100 percent contributed by employees and independent contractors.
“Every year I look forward to Truckloads of Treasures as one of my favorite annual events,” said Tim Staroba, President, CFI. “It's part of our culture to recognize the needs of our communities and support efforts to give back and help those less fortunate. I could not be more proud of our employees who once again have outdone themselves with their generosity. We are proud to support such meaningful charities in Joplin and those communities where members of the CFI family live and work.”
The campaign supported fourteen charities in CFI's headquarters of Joplin, Mo., with checks for $4,500 supporting area “Shop with a Cop” efforts, $1,500 each to Joplin Early Childhood Bright Futures, Layfette House and Community Clinic of Joplin. At the Shopping Spree $500 each was distributed to the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri, Camp Quality, Pro Musica, Area Agency on Aging, Children’s Haven, Ronald McDonald House of the Four States and Art Feeds. Donations were also made to charities in other cities where CFI employees live and work. These included Laredo and Dallas, Texas; West Memphis, Arkansas; Taylor, Michigan; and Ontario, Canada. Employees of CFI Logistica, the company's Mexico subsidiary, also supported charities in Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara.
In Joplin, CFI held its annual "Shopping Spree" providing holiday cheer for local children and elderly in need. Employee volunteers joined by family, friends and community members took over the local Target store in Joplin, and filled shopping carts to the brim, checking off lists of items submitted by local residents through the Salvation Army.
Donations were raised through a company-wide raffle with prizes including airline ticket vouchers, gift cards for retailers such as Target, Best Buy, Apple, Amazon, Bass Pro Shops and Stub Hub, and other prizes. All prizes were purchased and donated by CFI's executive management team. The raffle also included drawings awarding paid days off, and a special drawing awarding one- and two-weeks paid time off. Additional funds were raised through bake sales, a chili cook-off, book fairs and separate auctions of locally-donated prizes.
In addition, employees partnered with service organizations throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada to provide holiday gifts and food for underserved children and senior citizens.
CFI's philanthropic efforts in 2017 also included the provision of nearly $46,000 of in-kind transportation services for two nationwide charitable organizations. The pro-bono services supported Holy Joe's Cafe, which sends donated Green Mountain coffee to U.S. troops stationed in 70 countries, and Wreaths Across America, which each year during the holiday season honors more than a million fallen U.S. veterans and their sacrifices for our freedom by placing remembrance wreaths at their gravesites.
Since inception, Truckloads of Treasures has raised nearly $750,000 for local charities. The full list of charities supported in 2017 is below:
| Location |
Charity/Organization |
Amount |
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| Worldwide |
All-volunteer non-profit that sends donated Green Mountain |
In-kind full year total $45,950 |
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| USA |
Mission to remember fallen US veterans, honor those who serve |
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| Laredo |
Feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, the only charity of its |
$2,500 |
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| West Memphis |
Provide a voice for abused, neglected and dependent children |
$2,500 |
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| Taylor |
Back-to-school fundraisers, Christmas charity, and disaster |
$2,500 |
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| Dallas |
Provide new toys and clothing to children under age 12 during |
$2,500 |
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| Mexico |
Monterrey: Cáritas de Monterrey A.B.P. |
Provide social services and community development.
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$1,300 |
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| Guadalajara: Casa Hogar Oasis De La Ninez
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Provide food, shelter, education, medical care and counseling |
$1,300 |
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| Mexico City: Asociación Programa Lazos IAP |
Support education of children by strengthening schools. |
$1,300 |
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| Canada |
Donor support maintains safe, fast and higher-quality |
$2,000 |
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| Joplin |
Salvation |
Specifically donating to area children and elderly in need. |
$22,500 |
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| Shop with |
$4,500 |
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| Shop with |
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| Shop with |
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| Shop with a |
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| Bright |
$1,500 |
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| Is safe |
$1,500 |
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| Is a free |
$1,500 |
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| Provide |
$500 |
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| Provide a ‘home away from home’ for families of seriously ill |
$500 |
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| Children can stay for a short time during |
$500 |
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| Provide food, programs and information to assist older persons |
$500 |
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| Music-based educational outreach and enrichment to local |
$500 |
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| Summer camping experience and year-round support program for |
$500 |
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| A low-cost safe and nurturing environment for youth ages 6-18 |
$500 |
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