For Immediate Release

Mud Pie Encourages Volunteerism with New VTO Policy

Stone Mountain, GA (May 16, 2019) - Volunteering is nothing new at Mud Pie. Associates at the Stone Mountain-based gift company have participated in the March of Dimes’ March for Babies and other local volunteer activities for years. What is new, is a paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy that allows associates to donate their time to the causes that are closest to their hearts.

“As a family-owned company, we recognize the many priorities our associates are juggling on a daily basis,” said Zander Brekke, General Counsel and Vice President of HR for Mud Pie. “They have their own families, commitments and passions. One way we can help them achieve a better work-life balance is to give them the freedom to pursue what is most important to them. Whether they volunteer in their child’s classroom, serve meals at a local homeless shelter, or participate in a community workday, Mud Pie will support their efforts.”

Mud Pie has established a culture of giving back, donating over $1 million through their two signature programs with the American Cancer Society and the March of Dimes. The new VTO program provides two paid days off per calendar year for full-time office employees who choose to participate.