about CHOICE Humanitarian
CHOICE Humanitarian is a leadership organization that works in rural villages in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Bolivia, Kenya and Nepal. Strong
local leadership means communities can develop their own vision and plan out of poverty. Our approach integrates five core areas: economic
development, health, education, environment and culture. Projects are used as tools to organize communities and mobilize resources to create
lasting change. In the end, it’s not about the project but about the process.
our partnership
The focus of the Christopherson/CHOICE partnership is to build a stronger community within the company and to work together for a common
cause. Christopherson will provide financial and human resources to assist those living in poverty to develop their own economic opportunities,
thus breaking the cycle out of poverty. Christopherson employees will have the opportunity to share their expertise and talents, both within the
company and in partnership with villagers across the globe.
our program
fundraising
humanitarian expedition
Examples of such projects include assisting in the building of in-home
stoves in Guatemalan villages, assisting in the set-up and training
of goat cheese production in a Mexican community which in turn
provides individuals and families consistent jobs and sustainable
incomes, and helping a villager in Nepal set up a thriving computer
training program and electronic repair center for his community.
This trip will take place June 11-18, 2015 to Guatemala to assist the local
villages with starting new projects or assist with projects they have
underway. For employees interested in participating in an expedition,
the qualifications are:
Christopherson’s 2016 contributions will assist in development
projects in areas of need in Mexico, Guatemala, and/or Nepal.
We will raise these funds from voluntary employee payroll deductions,
which Christopherson will then match 2 to 1.
Christopherson Business Travel will be sponsoring a seven-day
expedition for 9 employees.
• The company will pay the cost of the expedition plus airfare up to $1,000 to
and from the destination. The employee will be responsible for all preparation
costs, including gear and immunizations.
• To be eligible, an employee must 1) contribute to the program through
payroll deduction, 2) be willing to sign a liability waiver, 3) be medically able
to complete the expedition, which may include manual labor, primitive living
conditions, and lengthy travel.
• Each employee who goes on an expedition will not be charged PTO for
participating.
• A participating employee is welcome to include a spouse, partner or other
family member in the expedition, but with the understanding that the employee
will pay the entire cost of their guest’s participation, including expedition cost
and airfare.
be part of changing the world
Together, Choice Humanitarian and Christopherson Business Travel can make a difference. Please join Christopherson in an effort to provide
villagers with the tools needed to alleviate poverty and move toward self-reliance. Christopherson will match every contribution 2 to 1.
your contribution makes all the difference
current contributors:
I would like to increase my current donation from each pay period* by:
o $1 o $2 o $5 o $10 o $15 o $20 o $25
o Other $ ______
new contributors:
I would like to help by donating the following amount from my
paycheck each pay period*:
o $1 o $2 o $5 o $10 o $15 o $20 o $25
o Other $ ______
*I understand that this deduction is voluntary and will remain in full
force and effect until Payroll receives written notification from me
requesting its termination.
your info
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Department
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Please return your form to Becky Hoffman in Payroll.
Email: [email protected]
Your contributions are tax deductible.
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