NEW Donates $48K in Response to Haiti`s Earthquake
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STERLING, Va.--(Business Wire)-- N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. (NEW), the leading provider of extended service plans, buyer protection services and product support based in Sterling, Va., has donated $48,000 to relief organizations to aid those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. "As a global company, NEW recognizes that there are people and communities in need around the world and it is part of our corporate responsibility to provide aid through volunteering and charitable giving when possible," said Fred Schaufeld, NEW`s chairman and founder. "The devastation that has struck Haiti is unimaginable, and our hearts go out to those who have been affected by this tragedy." NEW encouraged its employees to make donations to the American Red Cross and AmeriCares to support relief efforts in Haiti and pledged to match all employee donations made Jan. 15-31. The employee donations totaled $24,000 and NEW matched the amount, resulting in a total donation of $48,000. To date, the Red Cross has delivered essential relief supplies to more than 400,000 people and has distributed enough water for 260,000 people per day in Haiti. AmeriCares has delivered more than $14 million in medical aid and supplies and continues to provide ongoing medical assistance. Through Compassion Forward, its corporate social responsibility initiative, NEW regularly supports worthy charitable causes in the communities where its employees live and work, often partnering with charities that support children, civic and community outreach, health and wellness, and sustainability. About N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. (NEW) NEW is the leading provider of extended service plans, buyer protection services and product support, providing coverage to more than 150 million consumers. Founded in 1983, NEW offers retailers and manufacturers innovative, customizable solutions for the delivery of customer service and support throughout the product ownership experience. NEW`s services provide revenue opportunities while building customer loyalty at every touch point - from purchase through trade-in to next purchase. Based in Sterling, Va., NEW operates 10 U.S.-based call centers and nine Work-at-Home locations supported by a team of more than 5,500 employees. For more information, please visit NEW at www.newcorp.com or call 1-800 WHAT`S NEW (1-800-942-8763). Focused Image (for NEW) Kristina Messner, 703-678-6023 kmessner@focusedimage.com Copyright Business Wire 2010
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