1001 Hours of Impact Campaign Exceeds 1500 Volunteer Hours

On July 19 Group 1001 launched 1001 Hours of Impact to engage and unite employees in an ongoing corporate initiative through volunteering and impactful team events. In just six weeks, our employees went above and beyond to secure more than 1500 volunteer hours!  

More than 215 employees in 11 different states volunteered their time and talents. From packing and distributing 255 backpacks, to rebuilding a gym for 2,000+ high school students, to helping distribute 41,000 meals, to cleaning parks, to caring for animals, and so much more, the team made a huge impact in the communities in which they work and live!  

Taking a look back, company-sponsored events along with multiple independent volunteer events helped the team far exceed the original goal of 1001 hours. Here are a few of the highlights: 

Arsenal Tech Gym Rebuild in Partnership with Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation 

- 317 hours  

- 70 volunteers 

- 2,122 students impacted 

- 450 student-athletes impacted, benefitting 22 varsity teams 

 Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Food Pantry 

- 322.5 hours 

- 100 volunteers 

- 813 households  

- 500 home delivery boxes 

- 1,404 pounds of cereal packed 

- 41,000 meals distributed and packed 

 Indiana Sports Corp Corporate Challenge 

- Virtual challenge: 325 hours with 60 employees 

- In-person challenge: 180 hours with 35 participants  

- Fourth place overall 

- 33,000 youth impacted by grants from ISC in 2022 

 Healthy Waltham Backpack Drive 

- 90 hours  

- 33 volunteers 

- 255 backpacks with school supplies donated to youth in need  

 Indy Women in Tech Summit  

- 60 hours 

- 10 volunteers 

- Hundreds of attendees 

- Empowering women in technology, fostering connections, and inspiring women and girls to pursue STEM careers in Indiana.  

 Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Women Build – Overtime! 

- 60 hours 

- 10 volunteers 

- Working to build a house for a deserving single mother  

-All build efforts spearheaded by women! 

Congratulations to all involved for surpassing the team’s collective volunteer goal! Stay tuned for what’s next. 

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