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A Summer of Service and Giving Back

Written by Leslie Petro | October 03, 2019

“We and Service.” Here at HORNE, this is what our culture is founded on. For our team members, a big part of living this out is through our annual Summer of Service program, which honors our commitment to our communities.

Each summer, every single HORNE team member is given a day to serve in their local community alongside a team of HORNE peers. This year, we served 40 different organizations across seven states and one US territory, totaling more than 2,300 volunteer hours. That’s the equivalent of one full-time team member devoted to community service, plus some!

Life can be hectic with the everyday commitments to family and work, so I am thankful for a firm which gives us the time to serve those around us, encouraging us to enrich not only the lives of others, but also our own.

About the Author

Leslie Petro has a heart of service and is passionate about community involvement. It shows in her leadership as the champion of HORNE’s Summer of Service program and how its impact grows year after year.