On Sept. 5, 2018 the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Foundation announced the winners of its fourth annual Franchising Gives Back Awards, who were honored at an awards dinner on Sept. 4, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Established by a generous donation from Roark Capital Group, Franchising Gives Back salutes the best, most innovative community leaders and charitable programs nationwide.
"The economic footprint of franchising is very big, but, in many ways, the social footprint of franchise businesses in thousands of communities, impacting our neighbors and customers in very personal ways, is even bigger," said Steve Romaniello, CFE, managing director, Roark Capital Group. "Since we launched the Franchising Gives Back program in 2015, IFA members have donated more than $245 million and 2.3 million hours to non-profit organizations."
The Enduring Impact Award: Molly Maid benefiting Ms. Molly Foundation
Each year, Molly Maid spearheads their annual "Making a Difference Drive" to support victims of domestic violence. Molly Maid chartered the Ms. Molly Foundation in 1996 and has since raised more than $2.8 million for over 120 shelters, safe houses, and domestic violence agencies across America. Approximately 80 percent of locally owned and operated Molly Maid franchise offices raise and donate funds and collect personal care items to donate to local community safe houses and agencies.
Click here for more information about the winners of the IFA’s 2018 Franchising Gives Back program.
