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HanesBrands Caribe CSR Program Receives International Recognition

by | Oct 17, 2019 | 2019, People

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HanesBrands Caribe CSR Program Receives International Recognition

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (October 17, 2019) . Under the category ‘Quality of life in the company’, HanesBrands was awarded in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico; with the award from the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI), for the ‘Back to Classes’ program that it develops in the Dominican Republic and which it implements as part of its Human Resources strategy “Happy” in the best place to work. 

The initiative has been carried out without interruption since 2008, and consists of the delivery of school kits for the children of the company’s employees, as well as communities close to its production plants. To date, the company has donated 106,000 school kits. 

“Through the ‘Back to Classes’ program, Hanes supports the family finances of its associates and of the communities around our operations, by providing basic school supplies for the return to school; and it does so through a sustainable, participatory, fun and values-based program ”said Freddy Vanderpool, Senior Manager of Human Resources in the Dominican Republic. 

CEMEFI annually awards this recognition with the mission of promoting and articulating the philanthropic, committed and socially responsible participation of citizens, their social organizations and companies to achieve a more equitable, supportive and prosperous society. 

“All the programs that we design from the CSR and Human Resources departments are aimed at ensuring that our people, their families and the communities where we operate feel supported by the company, that they feel happy in their environment, that strengthen their sense of belonging and pride in the Hanes brand, and may it all enhance your quality of life. It is a great satisfaction for us to see the fruits of this effort and that it is recognized by international institutions of the height of CEMEFI, ”said Vanderpool. 

In 2017, HanesBrands became the first company in the Dominican Republic to be awarded by CEMEFI in recognition of its extensive corporate social responsibility plan; which includes as fundamental areas the care of the environment, health and education. In the region, which also includes El Salvador and Honduras, Hanes has received seven CEMEFI awards for various programs in categories such as ‘Intersectoral / Inter-company Alliances’ and ‘Quality of Life in the Company’. 

 

More about HanesBrands 

HanesBrands is a socially responsible company, a leader in the underwear and everyday wear market throughout the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Pacific. The company markets t-shirts, bras, underwear, girdles and shapewear, socks, stockings and sportswear under some of the most recognized global brands including Hanes, Champion, Maidenform, DIM, Bali, Playtex, Bonds, JMS / Just My Size, Nur Die / Nur Der, L’eggs, Lovable, Wonderbra, Berlei, Alternative, Gear for Sports, and Bras N Things. For more information about the company and its award-winning corporate social responsibility initiatives, visit www.Hanes.com/corporate or the newsroom newsroom.hanesbrands.com/. Connect with HanesBrands through our social networks, on Twitter (@HanesBrands_ESP) and on Facebook (facebook.