Chicago Cares Mobilizes 5,000 Volunteers for Chicago's Largest Day of Service

CHICAGO, June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Cares hosted its 22^nd annual Serve-a-thon on June 27 as Chicago's largest day of service with more than 5,000 volunteers logging a total of 20,000 volunteer hours at 32 sites across Chicago. Leading the efforts, PepsiCo had more than 300 team members roll up their sleeves to help beautify Chicago's schools and parks, and improve the lives of seniors and students. 

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"For more than 50 years, PepsiCo has built brighter futures in the communities where we operate through employee volunteerism and community giving. It's a commitment that makes us the company we are today, and a promise that we live every day," said Candace Mueller-Medina, senior director of communications at PepsiCo.  "I'm proud of the PepsiCo team members who have given their time and energy to Chicago Cares, an important cause that truly makes Chicago a better place." 

To date, more than 5,200 PepsiCo employees have volunteered with Chicago Cares, giving more than 26,000 hours of their own personal time.

"We're honored to have the support of many great sponsors, including PepsiCo," said Jenné Myers, CEO of Chicago Cares. "The Pepsi team members always come ready to volunteer and are inspired to make an impact where other Chicagoans live and work every day." 

The 5,000 volunteers who participated in the 22^nd annual Serve-a-thon painted classrooms, planted trees, prepared meals for seniors, hosted interactive educational activities for kids and more at 32 locations across the city. Many volunteers also shared their experiences throughout Serve-a-thon on social media with hashtag #ImImpact.

More about Chicago Cares

Now in its 22^nd year, Chicago Cares' Serve-a-thon is the largest single day of community service in Chicago, when 5,000 volunteers come together to make the city stronger and more vibrant. Leading sponsors include PepsiCo, GCM Grosvenor, Northwestern Medicine, Discover, FCB/Chicago, JPMorgan Chase, Kirkland & Ellis, Siemens, CBS Chicago, Motorola Solutions Foundation and Purdy. For more information visit www.chicagocares.org and, to join in the social conversation, follow @ChicagoCares and use hashtag #ImImpact.

More about PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $66 billion in net revenue in 2014, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

SOURCE Chicago Cares

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