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The Pasadena office launched the annual “Man of Movember” mustache-growing campaign to raise awareness about men’s health. During the “Mogrowing” month, male colleagues that wish to participate begin by having clean-shaven mustaches and then growing them throughout the campaign. On the final day, they will send in ‘before and after’ photos to be judged by colleagues. The winner will be selected as “Mr. Movember 2021.” On Wednesday, October 27th, we will be assembling hygiene kits with toiletries for the Downtown Women’s Center – an organization headquartered in the Skid Row section of Los Angeles that is actively engaging with women in the community to bring an end to homelessness for women. This is the only organization of its kind that particularly support and provides comprehensive services for women. As we have done over the past six years, we will partner with Door of Hope for their annual “Angel Tree/Secret Santa” event for the holidays. This year, we will be fulfilling the wish lists of 12 families (40 family members) by giving them all the presents they have requested for the holidays.
KROST has joined the Alzheimer’s Organization Accounting Industry Leadership Council. We are the very first firm headquartered in the West Coast. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide. It is a 2-mile walk full of flowers, carried by someone dedicated to fighting to end Alzheimer’s. Every dollar we donate helps the Alzheimer’s Association provide care and support to those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia and advance critical research. The “Walk to End” is headed by the Volunteer Committee team in the West LA Office. There are two events being organized for KROST Family and Friends: Long Beach Walk, held on October 23rd, and Los Angeles Walk which will be at LA Zoo on November 6th. KROST Family and Friends are already more than 1/5 towards our goal. The firm will match up to $5,000 for any donations received to have an even greater impact.
In addition, we will also be adopting at least one individual family selected from the community and will fill their wish lists for gifts and food.
WOODLAND HILLS
Woodland Hills plans to participate in a Toy Drive this December. The Woodland Hills office will also donate to the Family Rescue Center, an organization in the San Fernando Valley that supports families in need with food, clothing, and their annual ‘Back to School’ backpack drive.
WEST LA
KROST participated in St. Vincent de Paul Toiletries Drive for the non-accompanied immigrant children in Long Beach waiting for placement. KROST generosity helped the children detained in Long Beach. Return to Table of Contents
NY OFFICE
The New York City office plans to collect coats for distribution to families in need in preparation for the holiday season. Due to the impact of the pandemic, the need for warm clothing will be greater than ever. Additionally, the New York office plans to participate in a blood or platelet donation at a local hospital. Quarterly Report | 18
