On Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, employees from BMO rolled up their sleeves and flexed their muscles for a few hours in an effort to give back to the community. These enthusiastic men and women were participating in BMO Volunteer Day – an initiative which provides employees with the opportunity to do charitable work during business hours while learning first-hand about the needs of those around us.
‘It is a core belief of BMO to give back to the communities in which we work,” says Peter Johnston, VP & Market Manager at BMO Harris Private Banking. “It’s part of who we are.”
Teams of BMO representatives sporting bright blue BMO shirts arrived at Quintin Warner House and Rotholme Women’s & Family Shelter ready to work. “This is a tremendous opportunity,” says Ted Goss, Branch Manager at BMO’s Masonville branch. “We have a proud partnership with Mission Services of London and we want to help as much as we can.”
From scrubbing stairs, to weeding gardens, to tearing down and repurposing an old wooden shed, these volunteers proved their commitment to the community and their compassion for our fellow Londoners. “ It’s very gratifying for us to be here,” says Johnston. “We’re all touched by the things that go on in these homes.”
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