At Adams and Reese, we take pride in giving back to our communities and believe our success is directly related to the prosperity and the quality of life within the communities we serve. Our corporate philanthropy program, HUGS (Hope, Understanding, Giving, and Support) was founded in 1988 by Partner Mark Surprenant. Since its inception, the firm has devoted financial resources and thousands of volunteer hours to offer assistance to those in need.
A fundamental commitment to volunteerism is a deep-rooted characteristic of our firm. Although many of our faces have changed over the years, our employees have a sense of community spirit that keeps our HUGS program alive.
Some of the organizations and philanthropies touched by our employee volunteer program throughout our regional footprint include: Boys Hope, Big Buddy Kids, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Susan B. Komen Foundation, National Conference for Community and Justice, United Way, Charter Schools, St. Vincent De Paul, Junior Achievement, My Sister’s Closet, YMCA, YWCA, Camp for All, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Special Olympics, Star of Hope, Adopt a Family, Gateway Rescue Mission, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Operation Shoestring, Stewpot Ministries, Wingard Home, Happy Hearts, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Child Advocacy Center, St. Mary’s Children’s Home, Community Foundation, Hands on Nashville, Second Harvest Food Bank, Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Bureau, Children’s Hospital, Disabled Adults with Needs, Domestic Violence Donate a Phone Project; Dress for Success, Odyssey House, St. Andrew’s Village, St. Michael’s Special School, ARC of St. Tammany and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Adams and Reese is a proud of our employees who make a difference in the communities where we work and live. Our firm's position as a recognized community leader is due to their commitment to volunteerism and helping those in need:
- Community Award - Corporate Philanthropy Award
Tampa Bay Business Journal 2012 - Community Award - Blue Ribbon of Recognition at "Soup's On" Hunger Awareness Luncheon
St. Petersburg Free Clinic 2012 - Community Award - United Way Community Partnership Award
United Way of Sarasota County 2012 - Community Award - Good Samaritan Award
STARC 2012 - Community Award - Certificate of Appreciation, Partners in Education
Jackson Public Schools 2011 - Community Award - Corporate Philanthropy Award
Nashville Business Journal 2010 - Community Award - Replenishment of trees along Gulf Coast
Mississippi Urban Forest Council 2009 - Community Award - Cumberland Volunteer Award and Gold Award
United Way Nashville 2008 - Community Award - Business Partner of the Year
Goodwill Industries of Greater New Orleans 2007 - Community Award - Chamber Member of the Year
Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce 2007 - Community Award - Cumberland Volunteer Award and Gold Award
United Way Nashville 2008 - Community Award - Business Partner of the Year
Goodwill Industries of Greater New Orleans 2007 - Community Award - Chamber Member of the Year
Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce 2007 - Community Award - Corporate Philanthropist of the Year
Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater New Orleans Chapter 2006 - Community Award - Innovator of the Year
Adams and Reese Partnership with Louisiana Appleseed and ConocoPhillips
New Orleans CityBusiness 2007 - Community Award - Volunteer of the Year Award
Louisiana Association of Retarded Citizens 1997, 1996 - Community Award - Volunteer of the Year Award
Louisiana Association of Retarded Citizens 1997, 1996 - Community Award - Silver Corporate Award
American Red Cross, Louisiana Capital Area Chapter 1994 - Community Award - Overall Corporate Volunteer Effort Award - Education Partner of the Year
WDSU-TV 6 and UNO Business Alliance 2003 - Community Award - Excellence in Corporate Volunteerism Award
Volunteer Baton Rouge 1995, 1992 - Community Award - Excellence in Corporate Volunteerism Award
Volunteer Baton Rouge 1995, 1992 - Community Award - Distinguished Partner of the Year Award
Louisiana Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education 1995 - Community Award - Silver Corporate Award
American Red Cross, Louisiana Capital Area Chapter 1994 - Community Award - Excellence in Corporate Community Service
Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC 1993 - Community Award - Caring Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service
American Red Cross, Louisiana Capital Chapter 1991 - Community Award - Caring Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service
American Red Cross, Louisiana Capital Chapter 1991 - Community Award - Overall Corporate Volunteer Effort Award
Volunteer and Information Agency, Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans 1991