Applied Materials Managers Get Creamed for Charity
Holiday Pies Thrown for Second Harvest Food Bank
(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Friday, December 3, 1999 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Applied Materials, 974 E. Arques, Bld. 81, Sunnyvale, CA Best Photo Opportunity: 12 - 2 p.m.
Known for innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry, Applied Materials is taking the same approach to charitable giving this holiday season. Applied employees will pay $5 for three opportunities to sling a whipped cream pie at their boss or a friend. For $20 an employee can walk up and smack it in at point-blank range.
All proceeds from the good-natured event go to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Last year over $2,000 was raised by the charitable pie-throwers.
''Giving back to the community is deeply ingrained in the Applied Materials culture. Our annual holiday cream pie throw offers employees the added benefit of giving something directly back to their bosses,'' said Ursula Surgalski, Director of Community Relations.
Applied Materials is also participating again in the 4th Annual Helping Hands Day. 300 Applied volunteers and family members will gather on Saturday, December 4, in an assembly line to pack 3,000 holiday food boxes for local families in need. According to Second Harvest Food Bank, Applied Materials has conducted one of the nation's largest corporate food drives over the past eight years.
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