TeleTech Partnered with the American Red Cross and the Denver Broncos to Raise over $1 Million in Do
TeleTech Partnered with the American Red Cross and the Denver Broncos to Raise over $1 Million in Donations for the Colorado Flood Relief Effort
Company Shares Headquarters, Employees and Technology to Support Community
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TeleTech Holdings Inc. (NAS: TTEC) , a leading global provider of technology-enabled customer engagement solutions, set up a temporary donation center at their headquarters in Englewood, CO to support the overwhelming response to yesterday's Colorado Flood Relief fundraiser. Current Denver BroncosMitch Unrein and Ben Garland teamed with Broncos alumni Steve Foley, Reggie Rivers, Mike Harden and Le-Lo Lang, and 200 employee volunteers from TeleTech and neighboring companies to answer nearly 7,000 donation calls. The combined teamwork help brought in over $1 million dollars to support victims of the Colorado Floods.
One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to the Colorado chapters of the American Red Cross and to Community Food Share. Callers had the option to choose whether to give to one or both organizations. "We are grateful for the support of the community," said Gino Greco, CEO of the Mile High Region of the American Red Cross.
Ken Tuchman, chairman and CEO of TeleTech commented, "Colorado is our home and we have a responsibility to help our fellow Coloradoans. I am proud and honored that our team was able to contribute."
ABOUT TELETECH
TeleTech, founded in 1982, is a leading global provider of data-driven, technology-enabled services that puts customer engagement at the core of business success. The Company offers an integrated platform that combines analytics, strategy, process, systems integration, technology and operations to simplify the delivery of the customer experience for Global 1000 clients and their customers. This holistic multichannel approach improves customer satisfaction, increases customer loyalty and drives long-term profitability and growth. From strategic consulting to operational execution, TeleTech's more than 39,000 employees deliver results for clients in the automotive, communications and media, financial services, government, healthcare, technology, transportation and retail industries. Through the TeleTech Community Foundation, the Company leverages its innovative leadership to ensure that students in underserved communities around the globe have access to the tools and support they need to maximize their educational outcomes. For additional information, please visit www.TeleTech.com.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
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