Friesens employee-owners firm up commitment to STARS

The employee-owners at Friesens Corporation have solidified their commitment to STARS Air Ambulance. 

Through a recent employee-directed giving campaign, they provided a $11,831 donation to STARS Air Ambulance, a charitable, non-profit organization funded by community partnerships individuals, and businesses. 
According to a company news release, Friesens has had a long-standing relationship with STARS because it provides vital services to local, rural, and remote areas of the community and beyond.

The Employee-Directed Giving Program enables every employee to vote for a local organization they feel would benefit the most from Friesens' charitable giving. The number of votes directly affects the donation amount received by the organization.

Friesens Employee Owner Andrew Fennell exploring one of a fleet of STARS Air Ambulance Airbus H145 helicopters complete with a custom medical interior.

“We are a proud supporter of STARS Air Ambulance that provides exceptional service for Manitobans. We appreciate how STARS provides unparalleled emergency responsiveness to rural Manitoba," added Andrew Fennell, VP of Finance at Friesens. 

"Friesens has been in business in Altona for 117 years, and we are happy to be a part of these sponsorship programs, giving back to the community so that our employee-owners, local businesses and families can all grow and thrive together," added the news release.