"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle
Servcorp works with many local and international charities around the world to support the communities and global society in which we operate. Servcorp strives to be an excellent corporate citizen, working with many organisations and foundations especially those which are close to the hearts and minds of the Servcorp team. We are committed to supporting and offering a helping hand to those people in our community who may not be as fortunate as others.
The Servcorp teams in each of our locations and regions across the world conduct donation drives, raffles, and host charity functions all year round. Servcorp matches, dollar for dollar, all that is raised by our local teams.
The Joan Salter Fund
A charity that helps young people with cancer and debilitating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, the Joan Salter Fund, is enthusiastically supported by Servcorp and our teams. Servcorp actively raises money for the fund, administered by Joan Salter's own Rotary Club (the Rotary Club of Sydney).
Joan Salter was Servcorp's International General Manager between 1985 and 1996. She was a successful, vibrant businesswoman and was instrumental in developing Servcorp. At age 46, Joan succumbed to bowel and liver cancer.
Youngcare
Youngcare recognises that aged care facilities may not be the ideal place for a young person with high care needs. Simply because there are no alternatives, many young Australians are forced to reside in aged care facilities. Servcorp helps Youngcare to provide relevant and dignified living arrangements for young Australians with high care needs.
Servcorp raised in excess $250,000 through fundraisers and charity events during the 2008-09 financial year.
The Cancer Council
Servcorp team members participate in major fundraising events all around Australia for the Cancer Council (Daffodil day and Pink Ribbon Day) each year by donating their time and money.
The Cancer Council is Australia's peak national non-government control and cancer awareness organisation. The organisation is not-for-profit and advocates for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care. They advise the Australian Government and other bodies on policies and practices to help prevent, detect and treat cancer.
National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is a not-for-profit foundation that promotes and supports breast cancer research in all its forms. Since its establishment in 1994, the foundation has allocated over $27.4 million dollars to 163 breast cancer research projects throughout Australia.
Respect
Servcorp supports "Respect", a new surgical procedure which targets liver cancer and dramatically reduces blood loss. More than 40 patients have already undergone Respect which reduces blood loss by 70 - 90%. It is hoped that this innovative technology will one day lead to a cure for liver cancer.
The Joan Salter Fund and Servcorp also support the research into the causes and treatments of bowel and other cancers. This support helps to fund research into causes such as lifestyle, diet, and ethnicity. Surprisingly, it is the first in-depth study of its kind, globally.
Dry July
The “Dry July” initiative was originally started by a Servcorp team member. Those who participate in Dry July take the abstinence from alcohol challenge for July. Last year more than 4000 people participated who in turn raised in excess of one-million dollars.
The Servcorp teams, matched dollar-for-dollar by Servcorp, have raised and donated more than $10,000 for the initiative.
MRC Biotech
Servcorp supports MRC Biotech’s work on the inhibition of tumours. It is hoped that MRC's research into Vitamin D3 and Albendazole will ultimately help those suffering from liver cancer. Unisearch, a University of NSW research team, is now testing these patented treatments on patients.
MS Society
Servcorp gives young people immobilised by multiple sclerosis access to the World Wide Web. Servcorp operates the "special cyber lounge" at the MS Centre in Lidcombe, NSW. It is designed for patients receiving treatment or living at the centre.
Salvation Army
Servcorp continually supports the Red Shield Appeal's work.