I am very proud of the efforts Hotel Equities and its
associates have put forth in giving back to the communities in which we operate
hotels. Samaritan’s Purse, InStep Global, Habitat for Humanity, the
Children’s Miracle Network, the Salvation Army, the Georgia Center for
Child Advocacy and Life Lessons over Lunch are some of the ways our team has
contributed to name a few.
I would like to bring your attention to another worthwhile
cause which HE participates in and contributes towards, the Global Soap
Project. I met Derreck Kayongo approximately two years ago at a fundraiser
event at Georgia State University. Since that time, I have had the pleasure of
introducing Derreck and his ministry to several HE groups including at our
General Manager’s Quarterly Meeting, our monthly Coaching Staff meeting and our
annual Chief Engineers Conference. Each of these groups has embraced Derreck
and his ministry and remain committed to help him reach his vision.
The Global Soap Project [GSP] takes used soap from hotels
and re-manufactures it into new bars of soap which are then distributed
throughout less fortunate countries and to under privileged people to help prevent
death from disease. Derreck and the GSP were recently recognized on television
as one of CNN’s Heroes. You can go to www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/
to learn more.
I am hopeful that
you have had the opportunity participate in the act of giving recently and that
you have experienced a sense of joy which is beyond normal.
