Hanover, Md. (December 18, 2023) – Aston Carter, a leading workforce solutions company with a focus on financial and professional staffing services, recently volunteered at the annual Snowball Express “Disney in December” event put on by the nonprofit Gary Sinise Foundation. The foundation is committed to providing year-round support and appreciation for the United States military, veterans, first responders and their families.
The event took place across two weeks at Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida where over 750 Military Families and 350 First Responder families attended and came together to honor their fallen loved ones. The families foster relationships and forge new memories that bring joy in a safe and supportive environment, and get the chance to connect with other children and spouses/guardians who share similar experiences.
“Aston Carter has been at the forefront of supporting our mission to serve our nation’s veterans, first responders, heroes and defenders and their families who have sacrificed so much, especially our recent annual healing retreat which honors our fallen military heroes and first responders and provides a safe, warm and inclusive environment for their loved ones right before the holidays to create new special memories,” said Donna Palmer, Executive Director of the Gary Sinise Foundation. “On behalf of our founder Gary Sinise whose support for our nation’s veterans and first responders goes back more than 40 years, we are grateful to Aston Carter for not only their generous support but for always going over and beyond to make our families feel so appreciated and loved.”
During the event, Aston Carter volunteers helped with activities and programs for the families in attendance and worked to connect family members with resources and job opportunities.
“It is an honor to partner with the Gary Sinise Foundation and support their impactful work within the military and first responder community,” said Aston Carter Chief Financial Officer and chairman of their military and veteran employee resource program, Steve Forman. “We are proud to provide employment resources and support to the many wonderful veteran families who have dealt with the unimaginable tragedy of losing a loved one and help create a memorable experience for them through the Snowball Express event.”
A Military Friendly® Employer, Aston Carter has a strong support for and connection to veterans and their families. Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com.
Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
Gary Sinise is an award-winning actor and humanitarian, best known for his roles in CSI:NY, Apollo 13, and his Oscar-nominated performance in the film Forrest Gump as the wounded Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor. An advocate for our nation's defenders since the 1980s, after 9/11, Sinise began a tireless crusade to support America's military and first responders around the world with handshake tours and concerts with his band, the Lt. Dan Band. In 2011, he established the Gary Sinise Foundation as an extension of those efforts. Today, the Foundation is building custom homes for severely wounded heroes, honoring and supporting the families of our fallen, providing essential equipment and training for first responders, improving the mental wellness of our defenders, and so much more.
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