by | Apr 17, 2012 | Charity, Community, Networking, Press, Studio 120, The ADS Group |
What are your plans on Monday, May 14th? Join us as we volunteer our time and labor in support of Project Homeless Connect. This amazing event provides a plethora of services normally unavailable to the area’s homeless and impoverished. The Minneapolis Convention Center is turned into a gigantic service center where struggling Twin Citians can receive food, water, dental and medical care, haircuts and – most importantly – information about the resources available. The ADS Group and Studio 120 have supported the efforts of Project Homeless Connect both with our video services and our people. In 2009, we shot a documentary called Heading Home Hennepin that outlines the county’s 10-year plan to end homelessness based on proven models and national best practices. You can see the video HERE. A massive event such as this requires the cooperation of hundreds, and we’re hoping you’ll see the need for your helping hands. Project Homeless Connect needs 1200 volunteers to make this event a success. One day. One town. But how many lives can we touch? Join us to find out. Sign up here to volunteer on Monday, May 14th. We’ll see you...
by | Mar 7, 2012 | Charity, Community, Employee Appreciation, Fun Facts, Networking |
Last night we donned our finest fine finery and hobnobbed with the T-Wolves. Taste of the Timberwolves is an annual gala to raise money for the FastBreak Foundation, the Wolves’ youth community program, and we were lucky enough to be invited. Hosted at the Target Center, we played meet and greet while noshing on tasty snacks from area restaurants. There was a silent auction loaded with goodies and the live auction included such prizes as a road trip with the team or an afternoon fishing with Nikola Pekovic. The players were gracious, the food was delicious and good times were had by all. Now we’re just excited to hear the results of how much funding the event raised for Minnesota kids. Mike practicing his benevolent face, Chris practicing his happy face and Mitch…. well, we’re not sure what Mitch is thinking. A quick sales meeting before the gala. Todd looks happy to be bidding at the live auction. Er, wait – that’s because he’s using Tricia’s bid card! Our sales team never gets a break – they’re always networking. Ricky giving the coach some pointers. Tricia and…a really tall guy who plays ball… In line for the Wheel O’ Prizes! Ricky wanted Ricky’s autograph but we said we don’t let our sales guys sign autographs unless they’re on ADS-branded merchandise… Getting a little...
by | Feb 20, 2012 | Bobby Z, Charity, Community, COPYCATS Media, Employee Appreciation, Fun Facts, Musicians, Press, The ADS Group |
Last night we celebrated. After a heart attack nearly killed him last year, seeing Bobby Z take the stage at First Avenue was truly miraculous. The Revolution unleashed on a packed house in support of the American Heart Association and My Purple Heart. Last night we celebrated. Bobby wasn’t the only one there by grace, or even the only coworker of ours we’re lucky to still have in our midst. Two of our people photographed in this blog post have also suffered heart attacks in the past four years. Last night we celebrated. We celebrated Bobby’s recovery. We celebrated his choice to use his name and his talents to raise funds for the research and treatment of heart disease. We celebrated the recovery of our colleagues, our friends. We celebrated life. You may have missed the show, but you can still support the cause. Give generously to the American Heart Association and to My Purple Heart, so that we can all continue to celebrate...
