Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010
PERI
Software Solutions, Inc. Plans to Spread
To
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PERI’s employees
launch clothing and blankets drive to collect for homeless, and the company
plans to make a financial donation
when items are delivered Christmas Eve
PERI Software Solutions, Inc.
The Newark-based business
solutions technology company employees plan to deliver items collected at
PERI’s Headquarters (
donating a check for $2,000 to help purchase additional needed clothing for
Essex Community EmpowerMe shelter,
1114-1116 Broad Street
“We try to help the most unfortunate people,” said shelter Assistant
Manager Walter Alequin. “They feel like
they are at the end of the road and there is no hope. Even if someone comes
down to talk or encourage them to try to
go back to school or work it would make a difference. We appreciate PERI’s
donations and all community support.
We hope other companies and people will follow their kindness.”
PERI has placed collection
bins in the foyer at its headquarters (
public are encouraged to drop off items for the shelter. The Shelter says
it “needs blankets and coats” the most right
now, but canned foods and nonperishable food items,
are also welcome.
“These are tough economic
times for people out of work, who have been become homeless at no fault of
their
own and our employees wanted to do something special this holiday season,”
said Sarav Periasamy, president and
CEO, PERI Software Solutions, Inc. “
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