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Dec 19, 20191 min read

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Holiday Giving Project 2019- Update!

A huge thank you to all PTR employees who contributed to this year’s Holiday Giving project!

This year, PTR adopted one of the 8 children group homes that St. Francis – St. Vincent runs, the Drexel House. The Drexel House is home to 13 Boys ages 16-17 yrs old. These children have little to no family and will most likely only receive gifts that are donated to them this year.

Their wish list included:

Hat / Scarves/ Gloves

Socks (Tube Socks)

Journals

Play station 4 games – Must be PG Games non Violent games

Footballs

Basketballs

Soccer Balls

Hoodies 2XL or XL

Axe Body Spray

Toothbrush / Tooth paste

Ear buds

Shavers

Video / Board Games

MP-4 players

Pajamas

We also collected baby supplies, diapers, bottle and onesies for several expectant mothers, and hats, gloves, and hair accessories for teenage girls who were adopted by another charity.

The gifts will be dropped off today, December 19th, at Drexel House. Thank you everyone for supporting our charity every year! You’ve all helped give these children a happier holiday.

Learn more about the St. Francis- St. Vincent Homes here.

Dec 2, 20191 min read

Holiday Giving 2019

Each year around this time, PTR organizes our Holiday Giving Project. Employees across all departments of the company are asked to bring in various items to be donated to chosen organizations throughout the holiday season.

This year, we began collecting canned goods as well as gently worn winter clothing like hats, scarves and gloves, since the end of October. All were donated to the St. Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen on Kensington Ave. in time for Thanksgiving.

Now, we’re excited to see what we can gather for the St. Francis/ St. Vincent Home for Children before the drive ends on December 13th! We’re collecting items for boys and girls ages 13 to 21.

We’re very proud to support these fantastic local charities. Thanks to all employees who have contributed so far, and let’s keep those donations coming!

Nov 6, 20191 min read

Employer of Choice Awards Breakfast

PTR was selected by the City of Philadelphia as a 2019 recipient for the Employer of Choice Award. It was an honor to be recognized for our exemplary hiring, sustainability, retention and promotion practices! Accepting the award are PTR President and CEP Mike Savage, Brent Ford (PTR HR Manager), Harold Epps (Director of Commerce, City of Philadelphia), Daniel DiPasquale (PTR HR Generalist) and Justin Smith (PTR HR Generalist).