Roadway Express' corporate sales organizations teamed up in Phoenix to participate in a charitable event coordinated by "Make a Difference," an organization that benefits various charities throughout the Phoenix area.
On May 10, 42 Roadway corporate sales executives throughout the United States joined together to design and build a nine-hold miniature golf course from scratch. They then donated the course to Make A Difference, a nonprofit organization that helps needy communities by giving volunteers opportunities to conduct such projects.
Many volunteers are unfamiliar with the community service programs available and are unable to make a long-term commitment to one particular organization. Make A Difference works with community service organizations to create flexible volunteer projects and commits to staff these projects with responsible volunteer groups or individuals.
"We often host fairs for children in under-resourced areas, where the miniature golf course will be utilized," Laura Lowe, program director at Make A difference, said in a press release.
"Most of these children have never had the opportunity to attend a fair or amusement park, and will be thrilled with this golf course.
"We are grateful to Roadway for this unique donation," she added.
Make A Difference is part of CityCares, a nationwide network based in Atlanta. Roadway Express is a freight hauler based in Akron, Ohio.
