Inns have always served not only as havens for weary travelers, but also as centers of community life. At the local inn, business was done, information exchanged, meetings and celebrations held.
Now, through its corporate outreach program, Hometown Hospitality Caring for Our Communities, Benchmark Hospitality International will partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) in a nationwide initiative to support the nonprofit organization’s efforts to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with volunteer mentors.
“Mentoring our employees and supporting their career development is a cornerstone of Benchmark’s culture, as is a commitment to responsible corporate citizenship,” said Alex Cabañas, CEO of Benchmark Hospitality International. “Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the oldest, largest and most important youth mentoring organizations in the United States, and their mission aligns very effectively with our own.”
As part of the new partnership, Benchmark locations across the United States will provide in-kind contributions worth more than $100,000 to 19 BBBSA agencies in cities across the United States. These in-kind contributions will vary depending on the Benchmark property and the needs of the local agency, but may include vacation packages, gift certificates, or meeting space for local agencies.
“We greatly value partners such as Benchmark that support our network and strongly believe in our mission,” said Pam Iorio, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. “This partnership will help our affiliates focus their resources on helping match more children with strong adult mentors.”
Benchmark's Hometown Hospitality outreach program encourages and enables the company's employees to seek leading roles in their communities, participate in social, cultural, and educational initiatives driven by their property, and fully engage with partner organizations’ events and programs.
