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“Pack the Backpack” Event with Fitch Group

"Pack the Backpack" Event in Frankfurt

At United Way Germany, we are convinced that we can achieve more together, and we rely on highly motivated and engaged partners to turn our joint vision into reality. In the fall of 2023, United Way Germany and the Fitch Group implemented a joint volunteering event called “Pack the Backpack“ in their local Frankfurt office. Working with Fitch and seeing the commitment of the local Champions in action was not only inspiring, but also impactful. This partnership is once again a reminder how critical corporate citizenship and employee engagement are in our society, and we will continue to work on expanding the corporate citizenship idea across Germany. We thank the Fitch Group and our local non-profit partner this opportunity and look forward to many more events like this.

The Fitch Group

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics.

Goal

Equip local students with the essentials to participate in school.

Target Group

Elementary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Locations

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Non-Profit Partners
KidS Frankfurt gGmbH

Results

Donations
160 backpacks packed and donated with essential school supplies for children form disadvantaged backgrounds
Local Champions engaged
14 volunteers from the Fitch Group contributed to achieving our joint goal

Testimonials on the Project

Von ganzem Herzen sende ich Ihnen ein großes Danke von den Kindern an der Pestalozzischule. Die Mädchen und Jungen haben sich riesig gefreut 😊 Viele der Kinder nutzen den Rucksack für die Schule, andere wiederum für Sport und Freizeit. Auf jeden Fall laufen mir...beinahe täglich Kinder mit dem Rucksack über den Weg, was mir jedes Mal ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubert. - Simone Koch, CEO KidS Frankfurt GmbH

At United Way Germany, we are convinced that we can achieve more together, and we rely on highly motivated and engaged partners to turn our joint vision into reality. Working with Fitch and seeing the commitment of the local employees in action was not only inspiring, but also impactful. Through their volunteering efforts and the generous donations to KidS Frankfurt, they have made a noticeable impact on the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds as they have equipped them with essentials to actively and successfully participate in school and beyond. This partnership was once again a reminder how critical corporate citizenship and employee engagement are.  - Dr. Andreas Rickert, CEO of PHINEO / UW Germany

Project Timeline

October 2023
"Pack the Backpack" Event with Fitch Group

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Alina Nosenko
Alina Nosenko
Head of United Way Germany
Annika Köhne
Annika Köhne
Global Strategic Partnerships Manager
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Wiebke Guelcibuk
Head of Communications