Giving back to our communities is a big part of Ritchie Bros. culture. Our colleagues step up to support a variety of causes and organizations throughout the year. Read more….
Orlando team collects food & money for those impacted by Hurricane Ian
In response to Hurricane Ian, our Orlando team worked together to collect $300 and more than 100 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Fantastic job, Team Orlando! Thank you fundraising organizers Steve Moshier, Mericio Cabada, Dave Masse, and Keith Cater!
New England team donates cash and clothes to department of veterans affairs
Teaming with offsite vendors Franklin Truck & Trailer Repair and Slick City, our Ritchie Bros. colleagues in New England have gathered $1,200 of clothes and personal care items, as well as $500 cash, to deliver to the Connecticut Department of Veteran’s Affairs. But they aren’t stopping there—next up, our New England team is collecting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry for the holiday season. Fantastic job team!
Orlando team donates cleaning supplies and food to children in need
The boy in the below photo is Liam. He’s excited for the large donation our Orlando team made on behalf of Angels on Earth, PPEC (Pediatric Medical Daycare for Special Needs Children). The organization provides medical daycare for special needs children in Central Florida, with our donation going towards the Lakeland PPEC. A big shout out and thank you to the Orlando team for all your efforts to help make a positive impact in the communities we work and live in!
Edmonton food drive for the Leduc & district food bank
Our Edmonton team (pictured above in feature image) have gathered donations for their Holiday Food Drive stand, supporting the Leduc and District Food Bank, which has been battling food insecurity in their community since 1981. Thank you, Edmonton team for making such a huge impact on your community!
Rouse raise funds for Movember
A few men from Rouse Services participated in the long-running charity event Movember, helping to raise funds and awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. Each of these gentleman also made monetary donations to the Movember movement.
Ritchie Bros. supports Pat Quinn Classic
Kathy Miller, Carrie Leung, and Lavinia Leong represented Ritchie Bros. at the Pat Quinn Classic Hockey Tournament kick-off party last week where Ritchie Bros. is supporting the tournament as the official food bank sponsor. Vancouver Canuck alumni were in attendance and Carrie and Kathy were lucky enough to get a photo with Canuck legend Dave Babych!
Burnaby office donates 500 pounds of food to burnaby neighbourhood house
A few employee representatives from our Burnaby office delivered 500 pounds of food and a $1,500 check (generously donated by a film crew working in our office) to the Burnaby Neighborhood House. The Burnaby team would like to thank these individuals for their gracious time and effort: Todd Payne, Rachelle Tilden, Sharon De Jesus, Katherine Cobb, Maria Betker, and Ellen Engelsbel. Also, thanks to Sue Koester, Edisvey Santos, Alla Petruk, and Simon Shum for their generosity of boxes, packing tape, the use of the company RB E-Car and any other supplies needed.
North Franklin team delivers 300 pounds of donations to Franklin Food Pantry
Diane Carboni, Yard Manager & North Franklin Holiday Food Drive Coordinator, is pleased to report they delivered almost 300 pounds of most needed items to the Franklin Food Pantry last week. Posing with the items are Mark Leone (ROM) and Rebekah Anders (Admin/Refurb Assistant). They received help from Franklin Truck and Trailer Repair in delivering and acquiring the much-needed donations. Thank you, North Franklin team for your constant support for your community!
Meppen team delivers 130kg of food Tafel Meppen
Sonja Rinné is pleased to report that she delivered around 130KG of food to Tafel Meppen in mid-December. Customers and colleagues alike donated to the cause. Thank you, Meppen team for supporting your community!
