LHA Consulting, Incorporated

(Non-technical post to follow.)

So a placement firm that I’ve done some work for, Pro Search Inc. in Portland Maine, has a nice little charitable arm as part of their business model:

“About the Pro Search Gives Back Program:  Each Quarter, on behalf of our clients, Pro Search donates 5 cents for every hour our temporary and contract employees work to community organizations and not-for-profits in Southern Maine.     In 2009, thanks to the hard work and dedication of you and other Pro Search contractors, this totaled over $11,000.”

Now, clearly all eyes are on the ongoing humanitarian efforts in Haiti right now, and these guys are no exception. Come to find that one of their contractors is a Haitian immigrant with significant family base still in Port-au-Prince. As a directed giving measure, Pro Search is paying to fly this person and his brother home in order to re-connect with family and friends, and to assist in the relief efforts.

Yes indeed. I work with some truly outstanding people.

Now, go give some money to the relief organization of your choice. Mine is the Salvation Army, since having worked in IT Operations for them I know first-hand what percentage of every donation dollar goes directly to relief efforts instead of administrative overhead, and they’re ridiculously efficient…something like 85 cents on the dollar goes into the mission. But there are innumerable others…go get in the game.