Giving Back to San Diego with “Blessing Boxes"
During this particularly challenging time, our team is constantly thinking of ways we can support our communities. Our San Diego team has implemented an ongoing service effort that provides families in need with non-perishable food items. The theme of these “blessings boxes” is “take what you can, give what you need,” and differs from a Food Bank as the pick-up sites are unmanned, so they appeal to our neighbors who might be uncomfortable asking for help.
If you’d like to donate, find a drop off location near you:
- Santee – 8964 N. Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071 – Attached to the Santee United Methodist Church office building.
- El Cajon – Joyce St., El Cajon, CA 92020
- Escondido – 845 Chestnut St., Escondido, CA 92020 – Trinity Episcopal Church
- Julian – 2307 Main St., Julian, CA 92036
Our Continued Support for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities maintains a priority for our team, and now more than ever they need our help. The Ronald McDonald House of San Diego (RMHCSD) continues to prepare food for families with hospitalized children and is now packaging the food themselves during the pandemic out of an abundance of caution.
Support RMHCSD Kitchen Needs:
- Click this link (hyperlink: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WLOKV19ESH3M/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex) and sign in to your Amazon account
- Add items to cart
- At checkout, enter the Ronald McDonald House San Diego address:
2929 Children’s Way
San Diego, CA 92123
858-467-4750
- Under Gift Options, add “Countywide Mechanical Systems”
- Complete transaction
One of the many services RMHCSD offers is the School Away from School program through its partnership with the San Diego Unified School District. This initiative facilitates continued learning and education for children in kindergarten through grade 12 while their sibling is hospitalized.
Support School Away From School:
- Click this link (hyperlink: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HHY3KJ48I7LO?ref_=wl_shar and sign in to your Amazon account
- Add items to cart
- At checkout, enter the Ronald McDonald House San Diego address:
2929 Children’s Way
San Diego, CA 92123
858-467-4750
- Under Gift Options, add “Countywide Mechanical Systems”
- Complete transaction
Countywide-El Cajon Hosts Mobile Blood Drive
As part of the annual Blood Drive hosted by the San Diego Chapter of the AGC, Countywide-El Cajon partnered with the San Diego Blood to host a mobile blood drive in their parking lot.
Donors and staff were required to wear face masks or face coverings and temperature checks were required for all to ensure everyone's health and safety. 27 donors from the El Cajon team participated and the blood bank collected 28 units of blood.
Employee Owner Participates in 24-hour Bike-a-Thon to Raise Money for Troubled Youth
Kat Atkinson, Project Coordinator, is participating in the ”Agony Ride,” a 24-Hour Bike-A-Thon to raise funds for troubled youth who reside at The Christian Encounter Ranch, on July 24 & 25.
"My goal is 200 miles in the 24-hour period. I’m excited to ride for the kids and push myself beyond limits,” said Kat. “If a little pain will be beneficial to help make a difference in these kid’s lives, I will ride until I can’t!”
This fundraiser will help continue to provide a safe, loving environment for the children to heal and grow.
Learn more about Kat’s mission and support her ride! Countywide Mechanical Services has pledged a monetary donation to Kat's ride and her teammates will be cheering her on as she completes this inspiring ride.
For more information about the story behind this fundraiser: