Givers in the Dell

We applaud companies like Dell who take the time and put forth effort for the community. Dell just kicked off its Global Community Involvement initiative last week. Dell, OKC will spend the next 3 1/2 months sending employees out to volunteer in the community. Below is a letter to the editor from a Dell employee submitted to the Oklahoman. Also, check out a YouTube video from Dell's Community Involvement Fair: here. The fair was a two day event where over 40 nonprofit organizations from Oklahoma City had the chance to engage with over 700 Dell, OKC employees.

Givers in the Dell

As a Dell employee, I couldn’t be more proud of the continued emphasis Dell puts on community involvement. My coworkers and I have used lunch breaks, vacations and personal time to help in any way we can with various local organizations. Commitment to giving back to the communities where its employees live and work is an integral part of Dell’s culture.
At the beginning of July, the 2009 One Dell: One Community campaign began. This campaign drives our community engagement. Its three guiding principles are:

→Learn: Make a connection that aligns with your passion.
→Engage: Give time and talent through team-building activities.
→Commit: Contribute directly to change.

Dell’s annual Community Involvement Fair encourages employees to make a connection with local nonprofit agencies. Employees learned about volunteer and monetary giving opportunities in the metro area. This year, more than 40 local nonprofit agencies visited Dell’s Oklahoma City campus and more than 700 Dell employees spoke to these organizations. Some of the conversations led to volunteer opportunities; others led to new friendships.

As the economic climate continues to affect everyone, most importantly nonprofits, it’s more important than ever that we lend a hand to ensure that the goals and missions of these organizations are carried out. In this time of need, I’m proud to be a Dell employee.

Pamela Schlegel, Oklahoma City
Schlegel is a site administrative specialist for Dell.