Paul Davis Systems Partners with Raising the Roof to Tackle Homelessness

Toronto, Ontario, December 2, 2014 – Paul Davis Systems (Paul Davis) is proud to announce that it is an official National Partner of Raising the Roof, a national charity which provides leadership toward long-term solutions to homelessness.

     (Photo: Paul Davis Systems Staff wearing ‘Raising the Roof’ toques)

Emergency restoration specialist Paul Davis has invested $100,000 in support of Raising the Roof’s 2014-2015 Toque Campaign. The campaign will peak with the annual celebration of Toque Tuesday, on February 3rd, 2015. Paul Davis will be joining National Partners Intact Financial Corporation and the Canadian Traffic Network on the campaign this year.

Paul Davis locations across Canada will sell toques bearing the familiar Raising the Roof house logo at special Toque Tuesday events and throughout the winter season. Net proceeds from toque sales will help Raising the Roof’s partner agencies across Canada to provide resources and support to people experiencing homelessness.

Ken Robinson, Paul Davis’ President and CEO, said, “After 30 years in the insurance restoration business, helping Canadians recover from property damage, we have rare insight into what a home means to someone. 

“Our passion for Raising the Roof is a natural given what we do day-to-day. This partnership gives our people another opportunity to work for those in their communities who need it most. And they love it.”

The partnership goes beyond a monetary donation. Paul Davis franchises will be working with their local partner agencies as of today, Giving Tuesday. There will be local events, social media promotions and campaigns to drive toque sales and create awareness for ‘the big day’ in February.

Carolann Barr, Executive Director of Raising the Roof said, “We are thrilled to partner with Paul Davis, a welcome addition to this year’s national Toque Campaign. With 65 offices across the country, Paul Davis employees will have a tremendous impact on the number of toques we are able to sell in support of long-term solutions to homelessness. Our ultimate goal is to sell 40,000 toques this year, a target we believe is entirely achievable, in part thanks to Paul Davis’ 10,000-toque commitment. Toque sales will directly impact local communities across Canada, providing much-needed funding to those who directly support the homeless.”

 

About Paul Davis Systems Canada 

Paul Davis Systems Canada is one of the largest full-service emergency mitigation, restoration and reconstruction companies. We operate more than sixty locations from coast-to-coast, handling thousands of emergency claims and restoration projects for insurance and commercial clients.

Regardless of why you call—water release, flooding, fire, smoke, extreme weather or the discovery of hazards such as mould—we respond quickly to mitigate damage. We minimize disruption of normal household or business activities and restore damaged property and belongings.

Restoration contractors are not all the same. We deliver exceptional customer experiences. Paul Cares.

Visit www.community.pds.ca to learn more about corporate social responsibility initiatives. 

 

About Raising the Roof

Raising the Roof provides strong and effective national leadership on long-term solutions to homelessness through partnership and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, investment in local communities, and public education.

Since 1996, Raising the Roof has brought national attention to the issue of homelessness through programs that are focused on: raising awareness and understanding of the issue of homelessness; identifying barriers and solutions to the issue; providing tools and resources for those who work to alleviate homelessness; encouraging networking and sharing of best practices; and engaging individuals, communities and the private sector in solutions.

For more information about Raising the Roof, visit: www.raisingtheroof.org  

 

About the Toque Campaign

Since 1997, Raising the Roof’s Annual Toque Campaign has supported long-term solutions to homelessness across Canada. To date, Raising the Roof has generated almost $4 million for local Partner agencies working towards lasting solutions to homelessness.

Where the money goes:

80% of the net proceeds from the Toque Campaign benefit grassroots Partner Agencies helping homeless people in cities and towns across Canada

The remaining 20% of net proceeds supports Raising the Roof’s national homelessness initiatives like the Child & Family Homelessness Initiative and Youthworks.

Together we can make a difference, one toque at a time!

“The only thing more Canadian than a toque is the generosity of our people who understand that homelessness is unacceptable, and a problem that can be solved.” – Stephen Gaetz, Raising the Roof Board President

For more information about the Toque Campaign, visit: www.raisingtheroof.org/Our-Programs/Toque-Campaign.aspx 

 

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