Philanthropy

Employees at all levels are encouraged to participate in the Firm’s philanthropy programs. For example, our Pathways to Employment internship program features a community service day. With robust community relations and corporate giving programs, we emphasize that success is not always measured in dollars and cents, but by the mark you make on society and the role we can all play in making our communities a better place.

	On April 23, 2009, representatives from O’Brien & Gere and site owner and our long-time client, Wyeth, celebrated Earth Day at the former American Cyanamid site in Bound Brook, New Jersey. The former American Cyanamid site has been participating in Earth Day activities since 2001 when the site became involved with the Wildlife Habitat Council.
	On Sunday, September 13, 2009 the Charleston office participated in a project with Habitat For Humanity. They spent a hot afternoon in John's Island working with various framing components for a new house. Everyone at O’Brien & Gere is committed to sharing with others in the community!
	On Sunday, September 13, 2009 as well, Erin Burke, Staff Engineer (Blue Bell), participated in the Jimmy Fund Walk in Boston Massachusetts along with 8,000 other participants. The purpose of the walk was to raise funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.