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VTO with Heart – REAL Services

At the Gene B. Glick Company, we are committed to strengthening the quality of life and giving back to the communities we call home. As part of our corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, we encourage our team members to give back to their communities through volunteerism and empower them to do so through our paid volunteer time off (VTO) program. Our ‘VTO with Heart’ series highlights Glick team members using their VTO to volunteer with organizations close to their hearts.

Desmond Purnell recently volunteered for REAL Services at a lunch program that the organization hosted at Cambridge Square LaPorte. Desmond currently works at Cambridge Square LaPorte as a Housekeeper.

Desmond chose to volunteer with REAL Services, because the organization had an available volunteer spot for the lunch program that would benefit the residents at the property where he works. "REAL Services has a great lunch program that has an ongoing community-focused effort to help people in need by providing them with nutrition and food pantry information," Desmond said. 

After his time volunteering at REAL Services, we caught up with Desmond to learn more about how volunteering is part of his life.

How Does Volunteering Impact Your Life?

"Volunteering has been a huge part of my life for years now. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to help others."

What Does Glick’s VTO Mean to You?

"Glick's VTO allows me a chance to make a difference in the lives of the residents."

Are There Other Organizations That You Work with That You Want Others to Know About?

"I recently volunteered at a VFW Memorial Day event in La Porte, IN. We have a veteran coworker who invited us out to help place flags at the grave sites of the fallen."


To learn more about these great organizations, visit:

If you are a Glick team member and want to use your VTO to give back to your community, submit your VTO request via Paylocity. We also encourage all team members to log their volunteer time and impact on Selflessly to inspire others.