WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 30,
2008 - Westaff, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTF), a leading provider of staffing services, raised more than $6,000 this past Tuesday, June 30, 2008 when it hosted a fundraiser event benefiting Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). The fundraiser was the final event in a series of community and corporate activities commemorating the staffing leader's 60th anniversary.
"Though our approaches may be different, Westaff and ARF share a commitment
to enriching people's lives," commented Westaff Chief Operating Officer
Steve Russo, who presented ARF Development Director Bobbe Hengst with
the company's donation at the event. "ARF's dedication to matching
people and animals equals Westaff's dedication to matching employers
and employees. We are thrilled to support their commitment and celebrate
60 years of helping our neighbors with recognition of their great work."
Area business leaders joined Westaff and ARF representatives at ARF's
Walnut Creek Campus for the celebration. In addition to enjoying the
cocktail reception, guests participated in a raffle and silent auction,
the proceeds from which contributed to the overall event total. Special
guests, members of the ARF Pet Hug Pack, a volunteer group of pets
and owners who make 39 visits a month to hospitals, rehab centers,
schools and adult day care facilities throughout Contra Costa County, joined other dedicated ARF volunteers in educating the crowd about
ARF programs and provided guided tours of the ARF facility.
"Community and corporate support are key to ARF's ability to rescue
animals and provide programs that bring people and animals together," said
ARF Development Director Bobbe Hengst at the event. "Westaff's support
is greatly appreciated. Not only will the funds raised this evening
better the lives of many animals and people, the awareness raised by
bringing new members of the community to our campus is invaluable to
sharing our mission."
About Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
Created in 1991 by Tony and Elaine La Russa to address the needs of
companion animals, ARF saves dogs and cats who have run out of time
at public shelters and brings people and animals together to enrich
each others lives. Based in Walnut Creek , Calif. , ARF strives to
create a world where every loving dog and cat has a home, where every
lonely person has a companion animal, and where children learn to care.
For more information, please visit www.arf.net .
About Westaff
Westaff provides staffing services and employment opportunities for
businesses in global markets. Westaff annually employs in excess of
125,000 people and services more than 20,000 client accounts from 179
offices located throughout the United States , Australia and New Zealand
. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.westaff.com .
|
|
Westaff COO
Steve Russo presents ARF Development
Director Bobbe Hengst with a donation
at Westaff's 60th Anniversary Fundraiser
Celebration benefiting ARF. Accompanying
Russo and Hengst is ARF Pet Hug Pack
member Hudson, who was joined by several
of his furry friends at the event, which
raised more than $6000 for ARF.
|
Westaff,
Inc. |
Press Contact: |
|
| |
Stacy Spivack
Senior
Marketing Manager, Westaff, Inc. (P)
925.952.2521 (E) sspivack@westaff.com
|
| |
Rachel Loya
KRT Marketing for Westaff, Inc.
(P) 925.284.6255
(E) rachel@krtmarketing.com
|
|