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ICPA National Conference 2019

JBS Australia

The Isolated Children’s Parents Association is made up of members from some of the most isolated areas of regional Australia. They struggle to fund events, yet are responsible for getting people together from all over Australia to promote the education of rural children who will be the future of the bush. The organization’s 2019 conference…

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Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital

Canton, GA, Chicken Production Facility

In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Canton team participated in the community’s local Eastern Star Annual Fundraiser in support of the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta. Donations made at the event went toward purchasing another canine dog and other items not normally covered by the hospital’s general fund, such as high chairs, strollers and walkers.

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Eight Keys to a Better Me

Douglas, GA, Chicken Production Facility

In 2018, the Pilgrim’s Douglas, GA, complex sponsored “Eight Keys to a Better Me,” a character development book designed to teach young children about traditional values like honesty, respect, patriotism and kindness. With the support of Pilgrim’s Douglas team members, the book was given free of charge to elementary schools throughout Coffee County – helping…

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CASA Princess Ball

Mt. Pleasant, TX, Chicken Production Facility

The Pilgrim’s complex in Mt. Pleasant, TX, is a proud supporter of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). In 2018, the team participated in the CASA Princess Ball, a fundraiser held each year to raise money for the organization. Along with a monetary donation to assist with the cost of renting the building for the event,…

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Green and White Society Dinner

Broadway, VA, Chicken Production Facility

The Green and White Society is annual function put on by Broadway High School and Pilgrim’s Broadway to give high school seniors a chance to be recognized in a unique way. Each year, school teachers nominate students who they feel have made a positive difference in themselves, show leadership and school spirit and demonstrate humility.…

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ACS Colors of Cancer

Chattanooga, TN, Chicken Production Facility

In October 2018, the Pilgrim’s Chattanooga team signed up as a $3,000 sponsor of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Colors of Cancer run. The event will take place on June 15, 2019 in downtown Chattanooga, where walkers, runners and volunteers will come together for a 10k race and 1-mile fun run to honor cancer survivors,…

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Bridge Refugee Center

Chattanooga, TN, Chicken Production Facility

In August 2018, Pilgrim’s Chattanooga donated $20,000 to Bridge Refugee Services, Inc., a nonprofit agency operating in Chattanooga committed to providing protection and assistance to refugees as they find a secure path toward self-sufficiency and fulfill their American dreams within a supportive community. Pilgrim’s donation helped the Bridge center’s 2018 efforts to support refugees as…

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Fight Against Crime Block Party

Ellijay, GA, Chicken Production Facility

In 2018, the Ellijay, GA, community hosted its annual Fight Against Crime Block Party. Pilgrim’s Ellijay was huge sponsor of the event and provided all the food served, including 800 hot dogs and lots of grilled chicken.

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Georgia Apple Festival Parade

Ellijay, GA, Chicken Production Facility

In October 2018, 55 of our loyal team members at Pilgrim’s Ellijay came out to the 47thAnnual Georgia Apple Festival to represent the facility during the parade. Despite the rainy weather, the team had a blast on the Pilgrim’s float. They handed out lots of candy and rubber chickens during the event. Rain or shine,…

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Toys For Tots

Gainesville, GA, Chicken Production Facility

In 2018, Pilgrim’s Gainesville asked team members to donate gifts for Toys for Tots, a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford gifts. The facility ended up receiving an overwhelming amount of donations. Five boxes were filled and picked up weekly.

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