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In the Community

HP Advanced Solutions, takes great pride in supporting local charities, whether small or large. The company formed its Communities Group in the summer of 2005, not long after taking residence at the Vancouver Island Technology Park.

One of the four community groups is the Social/Charity Community. This committee works together to host social events that involve the staff and their families, and also many different events that support local and national charities. HP Advanced Solutions employees have demonstrated their commitment to the community through numerous charitable campaigns and initiatives. Since 2005, employees with Advanced Solutions have supported the following charitable initiatives within the Greater Victoria area:

United Way Annual United Way Campaigns

Since HP Advanced Solutions was formed, the company and its employees have participated in Annual United Way of Greater Victoria Workplace Campaigns. Advanced Solutions won the First Time Campaign Spirit Award in 2005, and the prestigious Triple Crown Award in 2007. The staff, through participation in competitions and other fun activities, raised more than $68,000.00 in 2008, earning them a very impressive Employee Gold Award for outstanding contributions. In 2009, the company again won the Triple Crown Award as well as an Employee Campaign Chair Award. The company’s campaign raised and donated $91,080. In addition to running a new 2010 campaign to raise funds for programs, HP Advanced Solutions was pleased to support the promotion of United Way’s corporate giving message as well as provide the business environment needed for its’ 2010 United Way Video.

United Way | Community Campaign from Jason Dauphinee on Vimeo.

Company Global Volunteer Days

HP Advanced Solutions has actively participated in Annual Global Volunteer Days since 2005. In October 2008, Advanced Solutions chose to combine efforts with HP Canada (Victoria) to help paint the CNIB offices in Victoria BC. Over 35 volunteers got together on a sunny Saturday afternoon and made a difference in the community. On a sunny Saturday in November of 2009, the company’s staff volunteered for a day to support the Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association in Victoria by painting all of its offices and stables as well as move their office equipment. In 2010 the company spent a very helpful day painting the offices (over 10,000 sq. ft., twice) of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Victoria, BC. Volunteer days are something each and every employee takes great pride in doing.

2010 Global Volunteer Day

Social and Charity Committee

In addition to the charity organizations listed below for Jeans Fridays, in 2009, the company’s employees raised funds to help the following organizations in need:

  • Needs Crisis and Information Line
  • Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre
  • Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival Association
  • Braefoot Community Association
  • Burnside Gorge Community Association (2009 Easter Egg-Stravaganza)
  • BC Children’s Hospital Foundation – Neurosurgery Department
  • BC Cancer Division – Conquer Cancer Ride for a Cure
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada – Victoria Branch
  • Alzheimer Society of BC
  • ROCK Solid Foundation
  • Wild Arc
  • Family Care Giver’s Network
  • Queen Alexandra Hospital for Children

Jean Fridays

HP Advanced Solutions employees have received the privilege to wear denim jeans on Fridays as part of a charitable program. Since 2005 this program has received voluntary donations of over $4,000. Donations have been forwarded to many employee nominated local Charities to date including the following:

  • Victoria Cool Aid Society
  • United Way of Greater Victoria
  • BC Children’s Hospital
  • Capital Families Association
  • Canadian Institute for the Blind
  • Canadian Hard of Hearing Assoc.
  • Vancouver Island Autistic Home Society
  • The Run for Breast Cancer - In support of an employee currently undergoing treatment
  • Vancouver Island East Seals – 24 Hour Relay
  • Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Victoria Chapter

Fun Runs for Charity

The HP Advanced Solutions “Globetrotters” have been participating in the Victoria Times-Colonist 10 km run for the past three years and for the 2nd year we entered an employee team in the 14th Annual Vancouver Island Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for the Kids. In 2008 the HP Advanced Solutions “Globetrotters” raised $11,555.35, earning them First Place in the Technology Category.

24 Hours Relay

Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay team members that made it through the long cold night, exhausted and exhilarated!