At Extended Stay America, we strive to care for people who are building a better future for themselves and their families, and one of our core values is to care for our community. Every year, we encourage our associates to volunteer during our Week of Caring.
Volunteer efforts include:
- Deep cleaning a kitchen at a residential care facility - Charlotte, NC
- Preparing meals for patients needing vital medical care - Charlotte, NC
- Creating birthday cards for homeless and impoverished children - Charlotte, NC
- Preparing meals for children at a food bank – Houston, TX
- Picking up trash outside along the beach – Long Beach, CA
- Prepare and serve food at a food bank – Red Bank, NJ
- Volunteering at a food bank – Atlanta, GA
- Collect and donate critical need supplies for a foster care youth group – Seattle, WA
- Donate linen to an animal shelter – Pittsburgh, PA
- Distribute food at an Arizona food bank – Phoenix, AZ
In addition to this week of volunteer efforts during our Week of Caring, we strive to make a difference everyday through our partnership with the American Cancer Society. As the Official Hotel Partner of the American Cancer Society, we are honored to provide free and discounted rooms for patients needing temporary housing during cancer treatment. Learn more here.
Looking to make a difference where you are? Read this blog post for more ideas to give back, no matter where you are.