Social Responsibility at mills
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2007 Accomplishments
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Mills Becomes the First Stationer in Vancouver to be FSC Certified!
Mills Basics Office Supplies and Printing has received FSC chain-of-custody certification as meeting international standards for forest management. Companies with FSC certification have demonstrated their commitment to the highest environmental excellence and their willingness to stay above the curve as markets shift toward sustainable products. |
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Annual Silent Auction Raises Money for Charity
Mills Basics Annual Silent Auction a Success On October 25th, Mills Basics hosted a silent auction at our annual catalogue launch and tradeshow raising over $1500 dollars in support of Breast Cancer Research and the downtown eastside charity H.A.V.E. Culinary Training Society. Thank you to all of our vendors, customers, and staff who made the auction a success. |
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Mills Revives Training Program in the Downtown Eastside
Previously Cook Studio, H.A.V.E. Culinary Training Society is a new and innovative program to help residents of the Downtown Eastside gain job skills and employment. Each Curriculum runs for 8 weeks to teach students culinary skills, and upon graduation are placed into restaurant kitchens of the members of the BC Restaurant and Food Association. Mills Basics is a founding partner in this initiative donating significant time, money, and other resources to the initiative. |
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Staff Shave Their Heads for Cancer!
In support of a long time employee Mills Basics hosted a BBQ fundraiser, where 15 staff members shaved their heads to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to everyone for their support in raising over $11,400! |
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Don't Forget to Wear Jeans!
For the second year Mills staff proudly wore buttons and pins with their jeans to support the BC Children's Hospital Jeans Day fundraiser. We would like to thank all staff and customers who made this event a success. |
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Mills a Gold Sponsor for Dress for Success
For the second year in a row, Mills is proud to support the IMPACT annual fundraising event to raise awareness and money for Dress for Success Vancouver. Mingle, have a drink, and engage in the live and silent auction. Award-winning journalists Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic of WTV's "the Shopping Bags" are the MC's. The event will be held on April 24th. |
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The Inconvenient Truth Hits Home!
On September 29, 2007 Al Gore presented his popular documentary film, An Inconvenient Truth to the Vancouver Audience, and was also joined by David Suzuki. Mills Basics, along with other concerned members of the business community, worked together to provide the support necessary to bring Al Gore to the Vancouver stage. The event was sold out and received rave reviews. |
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Mills Sponsors a Month for the Hope in Shadows Calendar Program
Hope in Shadows is a community project based around a photography contest for residents in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The prize-winning photos are featured in an annual calendar which residents themselves sell for a profit. The program is about community involvement and empowerment. For more information please visit www.hopeinshadows.com |
2006 Accomplishments
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Breast Cancer Awareness at Mills Basics
As part of the October Breast Cancer awareness month campaign Mills generated a company-wide effort to support this great cause. A very successful 3M "pink" product promotion, a silent auction, and company bake sales raised thousands of dollars in the support of Breast Cancer research.
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Catalogue Launch Silent Auction Raises over $3000 for Charity
On October 26th, Mills Basics hosted its annual Catalogue Launch and Tradeshow at the PNE. As part of this event, Mills held a Silent Auction to benefit the following charities: Vancouver Food Bank, Breast Cancer Foundation, Dress for Success, and Literacy BC. We would like to thank all participating customers, vendors, and staff for making the auction a success. |
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Mills Supports the Search for a Cure
Mills Basics is proud to be a sponsor for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Rockin' for Research fundraising event. Last year, $770,000 was raised for this great cause. This year's event will be held on November 11th, 2006. For more information please go to www.jdrf.ca/rockin. |
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Annual Barbeque for Charity a Success
On July 30th, we invited our neighbours and hosted a barbeque and midway in our very own parking lot! Burgers and hotdogs were served while employees and guests played several games including a dart toss, ring toss, and hula hoop tournament. $800 was raised for The Vivian, a transitional house for women located in the Downtown Eastside. |
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Mills holds Silent Auction for Charity
For a full week Mills employees bid on several items in a silent auction to raise over $300 for charity. The Vivian, a transitional house for women in the Downtown Eastside, was selected to benefit. For more information about The Vivian please visit their website at: www.triage.bc.ca.
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North Vancouver chooses Mills Basics
In the June edition of Purchasing B2B Magazine Mills Basics is highlighted for our commitment to the community
- the reason why the City of North Vancouver selected Mills Basics as their office supplier.
Please click here to read the article. |
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CESR Challenge - Net Impact
In March 2006, Vancouver will have "30 Days of Sustainability"-a month filled with sustainability-related events hosted by a plethora of groups. Mills has been selected to be a part an affiliate event to the "30 days of Sustainability": SFU's Net Impact CESR Challenge. Teams from three educational institutions worked with Mills to tackle a very important CSR issue that Mills faces today: Green procurement and marketing.
Click here to download a copy of the article in the Vancouver Courier. |
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Mills Supports Jeans Day
Buttons and pins were sold to support the BC Children's Hospital Jeans Day fundraiser. Mills Basics also held a company-wide bingo tournament to help raise more funds. A great time was had by all. Thank you to all the employees and customers who supported this cause. |
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Mills Begins New Partnership with Ecotrust Canada
As part of our commitment to the environment Mills is donating $1 to every toner cartridge returned for recycling to Ecotrust Canada. Mills is also donating 1% of the sales of its new line of 100% recycled pens. Ecotrust's mission is to create a conservation economy on the BC Coast. Please go to Ecotrust's website for more information.
Click here to read the press release. |
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Dress for Success' Impact: An Event for Change
Dress for success is an organization dedicated to helping low-income women obtain self-sufficiency through career development and employee retention. Mills Basics is proud to sponsor one of their premier fundraising events: IMPACT - An event for Change. Held on April 25th 2006, the event is conducted in a silent auction format, where guests can bid on more than 100 coveted items include ng art, fashion, spa items and more!
For more information on Dress For Success please visit www.dressforsuccess.org. |
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CVC Racing Club:
Cycling towards better health and a better environment
The CVC Racing Club is a Vancouver based not-for-profit organization supporting cyclists to pursue excellence in cycling, fitness, and over-all well being. Mills Basics joins a growing number of health and community minded businesses that sponsor CVC's initiatives to promote bicycle racing, energy efficient transportation, and healthy lifestyles within the Lower Mainland area. CVC Racing offers coaching to entry level cyclists, year round fitness and training resources, and support from a great group of dedicated athletes! If you are interested in becoming part of the growing CVC team, they would love to hear from you! Please visit them at www.cvcracing.com. |
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