Public Relations

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The ABC Public Relations Committee supports local charities and gives back to our local communities. Not only does this better our communities, but in doing so, they project a positive image of ABC and their members to the general public to enhance the business opportunities for merit shop contractors, suppliers and their associates. This committee supports local charitable organizations through activities such and Food and Toy Drives and charitable donations through fund-raising events such as the annual Barbecue Cook-Off.

Meets: 2nd Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.

Chair: Haley Smith, Performance Contractors

ABC Public Relations Donates $10,000

To Area Charitable Organizations

On October 13, 2020, the ABC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, Public Relations Committee presented charitable fund donations from the proceeds of the 2020 ABC Cook-off as follows:

Brazoria County Dream Center - $3,000.00

Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County - $3,000.00

Brazosport Cares/Powerpacks - $3,000

ABC Christmas Holiday Food Drive - $1000

These charities expressed their sincere appreciation to the ABC Public Relations Committee and to the ABC members and industry owners for their support in making the fundraising event a success!

ABC Public Relations Committee pictured with Terri Willis, Executive Director - Brazoria County Dream Center

Christy Frey, Executive Director at Brazosport Cares/Powerpacks is pictured second from left

Mary Moreno, Founder at Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County, and Karen McFadder receive donation from ABC Public Relations Committee.

ABC Members are well-known for their community involvement and generosity, and the ABC Public Relations Committee made a big difference with the ABC Holiday Toy Drive this year. Working in conjunction with the Freeport Police Department, the inventory in Santa’s Workshop was overflowing. The Freeport Police Department and their volunteers set up a store, complete with stockings and a gift wrap station where parents in need can shop for toys based on what they can afford to pay. Others are offered the opportunity to exchange volunteer work to be able to shop in the toy store for gifts. In this way, families in need are able to buy presents for their children to have under the tree on Christmas morning. This program lifts the spirits of all who participate. With the recent loss of Freeport’s Junior Officer Abigail Arias, Operation Blue Santa was a blessing, cheering those who worked on the project. The program brings happiness to children not only in Freeport, but all over Brazoria County; something Officer Arias would be very pleased about. Thank to ABC Members, the ABC Public Relations Committee, and to the Freeport PD Blue Santa Program for having a positive impact on our community this holiday season, and all through the year.

Christmas 2019 Care Packages Deliveredl

With donations from the 2019 ABC Cook Off, Military Moms and Wives send thousands of care packages to our US troops. When this first batch arrived, troops were cheered with the holiday spirit! In return, they received a warm note of appreciation: "Thank you very much for the more than a hundred care packages in time for Christmas. Our troops feel valued of your gifts. -CH Ron"