George Chavel
Today, across the country, Americans from all walks of life are celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on this National Day of Service.
Dr. King rallied the Nation at the height of the U.S. civil rights movement to ensure full equality under the law, without regard to race, color or creed. He did so by remaining committed to a philosophy of non-violent action and the importance of service in the cause of justice, equality, and freedom.
Washington, DC - A stone sculpture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. showing the text “Out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope” from his famed 1963 speech.
I invite all Sodexo team members to join me in reflecting on the significance of Dr. King’s contributions, and how our commitment to ensure a fully inclusive organization for all employees helps to advance Dr. King’s legacy. Our diversity journey is far from complete, however we can all be proud of the accomplishments we have made to-date and the recognition that we have received.
In the spirit of service I ask that you join me in contributing to the Sodexo Foundation. Through the Foundation, Sodexo supports a variety of service initiatives throughout the year including Feeding Our Future, Servathon, Backpack Food Program and the Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships. All of these initiatives are designed to ensure that every child in the United States, especially those most at-risk, grows up with dependable access to enough nutritious food to enable them to lead a healthy, productive life.
Your contributions to the Sodexo Foundation in honor of the MLK Day of Service will help to bring us one step closer to solving the very real social problem of childhood hunger in the U.S. and achieving Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.”
George Chavel is president & CEO of Sodexo North America.