HOUSTON – March 14, 2017 – Junior Achievement USA® (JA) announced that it has honored CenterPoint Energy with a Bronze level 2015-2016 U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for providing more than 5,000 volunteer hours to local Junior Achievement offices during the 2015-2016 school year. The U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award was presented to 64 organizations at an evening awards ceremony during the JA Volunteer Summit, on March 7, 2017 in New York, NY.
In 2003, President George W. Bush established the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers make in communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor individuals who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. In 2006, Junior Achievement became an official certifying organization for this award, which recognizes corporations with a U.S. presence that provide volunteers to teach JA programs anywhere in the world.
“Junior Achievement volunteers are important mentors for young people, bringing our programs to life. JA volunteers share their experiences and skills with students while delivering our programs, teaching them how to manage their money, succeed in the workforce, or start a business that creates jobs and grows the economy. JA’s volunteers are critical to our organization’s success and are a vital part of our mission,” said Rick Franke, president of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas.
“Respect for the communities in which we operate is a core value upon which CenterPoint Energy has operated for many years,” said Scott Prochazka, president and chief executive officer for CenterPoint Energy and JA of Southeast Texas board member. “Our company works with the communities we serve to enhance quality of life in the areas of community development, health and human services and education.”
To learn more about what CenterPoint Energy is doing in your community, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Community.
