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At Publix, we pride ourselves on providing premier customer service. We also pride ourselves on being involved as responsible citizens in our communities. In our Community Heroes blog series, we highlight associates within the company who go above and beyond in service to their community. Today, we meet the manager of associate diversity and inclusion. … (Read the full story)

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Each January, Publix associates and customers team up to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics, an organization focused on empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. Chances are, you’ve most likely already heard of Special Olympics, but there’s more to this terrific organization’s story than meets the eye.

Take a look at these interesting facts about Special Olympics and Publix’s involvement with this truly special organization.

About the Organization

  • The Special Olympics was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in the late 1968.
  • The first Special Olympics Summer Games were held in 1968. More than 1,000 people with intellectual disabilities participated.
  • The first Special Olympics Winter Games were held in 1977.
  • Athletes have the opportunity of competing in 32 Olympics-type sports.
  • Special Olympics is one of only two organizations authorized to use the name “Olympics.”
  • People with intellectual disabilities began serving as officials in the Games in 1995.
  • Special Olympics educates others about people with intellectual disabilities. You can read more on their website.
  • Over 5.5 million athletes with intellectual disabilities are involved in Special Olympics programs worldwide.

Publix’s Involvement

  • Publix has been an active Special Olympics partner for more than 40 years.
  • Customers may support Special Olympics at Publix by purchasing a paper torch for $1, $3, $5, $10 or other amounts at the register.
  • All funds raised during our campaigns go directly to support local and statewide athlete programming.
  • Since 1993, Publix associates and customers have raised almost $56 million for Special Olympics.
  • Publix was inducted into the Special Olympics Hall of Fame in 2001.
  • In 2021, our customers and associates contributed a total of $4.5 million to Special Olympics to ensure athletes were able to train and compete free of cost.

Has your life been positively impacted by Special Olympics in some way? Tell us about it in the comments! Find out more about Publix’s involvement with Special Olympics here.

 

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At Publix, we appreciate the commitments veterans have made to our country. We also understand their level of dedication often makes them stellar additions to the Publix family. Our Publix Patriots blog series showcases veterans who have found success in a second career at Publix. Meet Ana, Associate Customer Tech Support Analyst After Ana served 10 years … (Read the full story)

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On Veterans Day and every day, we stop to salute our military veterans for their sacrifice and service to our country. As part of our Publix Patriots series, we recognize the valuable contributions of our veterans by sharing stories of how their military backgrounds helped them find success at Publix. Meet John, Customer Care Specialist John always knew Publix was a great place to work because he grew up in a family … (Read the full story)