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October 15, 2021

AMS Fulfillment: Preparing for Peak Season 2021!

Fulfillment Companies are wise to prepare early for Peak Season in 2021, as the issues that companies face, due to the effects of the pandemic, are unique and challenging. The following is a brief report on AMS Fulfillment’s early preparations with regard to employee safety, staffing and transportation.

Safety Measures:

*Our Client Service, IT and Accounting teams continue to work from home, but now in a hybrid environment. We have invested in laptops to create a “plug and play” environment for our teams, allowing them to rotate coming into the office.

*We have our own sanitation team “in house” to continue best practices of sanitizing and cleaning.

*We have eased back into meetings, gatherings, and educational classes, keeping the groups to a minimum. We continue to have bag lunches brought in when appropriate.

*We encourage social distancing during lunch and breaks by limiting seating to one chair per table. We also designated additional lunch shifts to avoid any lunchroom crowding.

*We take temperatures of employees when they arrive at work along with vendors who come into the building.

*We have eased into allowing visitors to our facilities, having anyone who visits always adhere to social distancing and masks on.

*We are continuing to support our employees’ desire to become vaccinated by holding clinics and paying for the time to get vaccinated if the associate goes offsite. AMS has held (5) vaccination clinics, opening them up to surrounding companies within our communities.

Staffing:

*A wide range of companies are having staffing challenges due to COVID, and AMS continues to do our best to recruit, work with agencies, and welcome friends and family.

*We are starting earlier in our recruitment efforts as peak season for our clients will likely start earlier and spread out over a longer period of time (which we encourage!).

*With recruiting of new associates comes training, and we are gearing up for training, and working with our valued clients when appropriate.

Transportation:

Freight challenges across the country, from small parcel carriers, post office, LTL and containers have continued to be an issue. We are adding carriers such as Laser Ship (East), GLS (West), Pitney Bowes and EasyPost, and we hope to have contracts plus integrations in place to launch before peak.

For a more comprehensive and detailed report on global transportation, please see our recent interview with John Bevacqua, VP of Logistics, on Holiday Shipping and Transportation.

We continue to uphold our commitments as a B-Corporation to be ‘Good for the World’ by adhering to our Mission Statement: “At AMS, we recognize that profit and growth are not goals unto themselves, but merely outcomes of uncompromised attention to our customer, our organization, our community, our environment and ourselves.”

October 12, 2021

AMS Celebrates Indigenous People’s Day: B The Change

We often speak about the culture at AMS Fulfillment, and how important it is to the company to hire a diverse workforce, reflecting the communities in which we operate, and opening the doors to individuals who face obstacles in entering the workforce. We offer education and training to the workforce, and equity in promotions not because it is ‘trendy’ and ‘looks good’ from a PR standpoint, but because that is who we are. We want a better world, and so we ‘B The Change,’ as a B Corporation.

What is going on at AMS reflects a much larger cultural change that we have watched take place across the United States and internationally over the past decades. On Monday, October 11^th, eleven states celebrated Indigenous People’s Day, while nationally the holiday remained Columbus Day. This gradual cultural change is inspiring, as the American people become more aware of the injustices of the past and take steps to change the way we think about what has occurred, and what we want the future to look like.

In the History.com website we find information about how Columbus Day became a holiday: “Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, and Columbus Day 2021 occurs on Monday, October 11. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday until 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage. But throughout its history, Columbus Day and the man who inspired it have generated controversy, and many alternatives to the holiday have proposed since the 1970s including Indigenous People’s Day, now celebrated in many U.S. states and cities.”

Also from the History website we find information on Indigenous People’s Day: “Since 1991, dozens of cities, several universities, and a growing number of states have adopted Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans. Not by coincidence, the occasion usually falls on Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, or replaces the holiday entirely. As of 2021, the holiday is observed or honored by states including Virginia, Maine, New Mexico, Vermont, Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Wisconsin, as well as South Dakota, which celebrates Native Americans’ Day, Hawaii, which celebrates Discoverers’ Day, and Alabama, which celebrates American Indian Heritage Day.”

For the first time, in 2021, the U.S. President issued a proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, stating, “Today, we recognize Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society.”

As a B Corporation AMS Fulfillment celebrates what we see as the maturing of the American consciousness in recognition of the experiences of all Peoples as the United States of America came into existence and grew into the multicultural powerhouse it is today. There are wrongs in the past, and we can’t deny that nor do we want to. By being the change we want to see in the world, we actually do change the world, one individual at a time.

October 7, 2021

AMS TrashTag Clean Up Challenge – October 2021!

As a B Corporation, AMS Fulfillment is committed to ‘Be Good for the World’ in a number of ways. One of our goals is to be responsive to the needs of the communities in which we live.

Community care includes hiring and training practices that serve the homeless, individuals with disabilities, the justice-involved, at-risk youth, seniors and others for whom finding employment is difficult. AMS does that, and we have been widely recognized by the community for our commitment to hiring and training a diverse workforce.

AMS also serves the community by volunteering. One of our programs is called the ‘Multiplier Program’ where the AMS rewards employees who volunteer in the community by finding additional volunteers or providing financial support or both. In addition to this program, employees recently joined in support of a Green Team volunteer request. Employees volunteered to help remove invasive plants in Lancaster, PA and they walked the shoreline of the Santa Clarita River in Santa Clarita, CA to pick up trash and clean up the environment.

During the month of October there will be another Green Team Volunteer event, and this one is aimed to beautify neighborhoods, parks, and any location that could use a clean-up. It’s called the TrashTag Clean Up Challenge 2021! AMS volunteers will pick up their biodegradable trash bags from the Green Team, and qualify for an end of the month raffle by filling the bag with trash, taking a photo of themselves with it and emailing the photo in.

We appreciate all of the AMS employees who volunteer within the community. Whether in hiring, training, volunteering, or giving, it is our goal to be a company that is good for the community that we live and work in. Thank you AMS Employees for all of the good that you are doing in the community!!!

To participate in the TrashTag Challenge, please email [email protected],

AMS Employees are Good for the World!

September 30, 2021

Thank You to our AMS Volunteers!!

As a B Corporation, the culture at AMS Fulfillment is naturally inclined toward volunteering and supporting community organizations. Each year, AMS coordinates volunteer events for all employees, friends and families to join. We have organized group participation in some of these events in the past, and it has been very rewarding.

Two of the three events took place on September 18th and the third was on the 26^th. AMS volunteers signed up to help and everyone had an excellent time as the photos below will demonstrate.

River Rally Clean Up, Santa Clarita, CA, Saturday, September 18^th

The Santa Clara River, which runs through the Santa Clarita Valley, is one of the last natural, free-flowing river systems in southern California. This year, the River Rally brought at least 1,200 volunteers together to clean a portion of the Santa Clara River to help protect the endangered species that call it home, including the California red-legged frog and California condor.

Kelly’s Run Invasive Removal, Holtwood, PA, Saturday, September 18, 2021

Volunteers assisted with an ecological restoration project that involved removal of invasive shrubs to restore native forest, savannah, and meadow. This is part of an ongoing and larger effort to restore parts of Kellys Run to pollinator garden, meadow and savannah, increasing the overall biodiversity of the preserve.

Grace Resource Center, Lancaster, CA, Sunday, September 26^th

Grace Resource Center provides a safe place for the community to serve others through their volunteer and community service programs. Thank you to our AMS client for donating 50 of their handbags! And thank you to the Team of employees, both behind the scenes and putting bags together, who did their special part to make it happen!

September 29, 2021

AMS Fulfillment Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease. This commemorative month has been a part of the American culture for quite a while now, since 1985. Many of us have participated in a run or a walk in the past. We all know the pink ribbon symbol and we truly appreciate it as a valuable reminder to get tested, for early detection saves lives.

Back in AMS history, in 2010, the company and employees donated their time creating gift bags for the Cedars Sinai Medical Center “Run for Her.” It was a very large charitable event, so large in fact, that 5,000 gift bags for participants were assembled. AMS offered the gift bag fulfillment and participated in the event in honor of a beloved co-worker, Jean Meyer, who lost her battle with breast cancer.

What is happening in 2021 is different, as are most things since the pandemic began. There are runs and walks taking place this year, but not in the same way we have seen in the past. The Susan G. Koman “More Than Pink Walk” took place on the 25th of September as a virtual event, with people connecting on Facebook and walking on their own, virtually in the company of others.

As anyone who has gone to a clinic or hospital in recent months knows, the pandemic is changing how healthcare is delivered. On the website Breastcancer.org we find information on how COVID 19 has affected treatment over the past nearly two years.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected just about every aspect of life, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for breast cancer. People who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer and people who are at high risk for breast cancer have found themselves in a uniquely difficult and sometimes frightening position since the coronavirus crisis began. Many of you are wondering if it’s safe to go to certain medical appointments or if you should postpone treatments or screening. Others have had their treatments delayed or changed.

“In this Special Report from breastcancer.org, we have gathered the most important information you need to know about the impact the coronavirus has had on breast cancer care, including why currently being treated for breast cancer can raise the risk of serious COVID-19 complications, what healthcare facilities are doing to minimize your exposure to the virus when seeking medical care, and how to get the best care possible even if your treatment plan changes.”

AMS Fulfillment recognizes that our employees, both women and men, have experience with breast cancer among family and friends. We encourage our readers to visit breastcancer.org and check out the report as well as another excellent source of information on prevention in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at preventcancer.org.

Another great resource is found at the CDC website: the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides several resources. For readers seeking free or low-cost screening, please check out this CDC listing as well.

Let the pink ribbon remind us that early detection saves lives!!

September 23, 2021

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month dates back to 1945, when Congress declared the first week in October “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” The word “physically” was deleted in 1962 to acknowledge individuals with all types of disabilities. The week was expanded to a month by Congress in 1988 and its name was also changed to NDEAM.

When the Office of Disability Employment Policy was created in 2001, it was given responsibility for NDEAM, including selection of its annual theme. The theme for NDEAM 2021, is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” This theme is chosen to reflect the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMS has been recognizing NDEAM for a number of years, with our participation in a special event in 2015 to our 2018 “Inclusion Drives Innovation” Continental Breakfast on the AMS campus, utilizing the Learning Center classroom space. AMS has long been a leader in the movement to employ individuals with disabilities, recognizing that indeed, inclusion does drive innovation. In 2021 we continue our practice of employing individuals with Disabilities.

To advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) AMS has launched DE&I Training for all employees to take. In August the company relaunched DE&I Champions to represent each location! Creating an accepting, inclusive and educated culture is not only important to reduce the chances of discrimination, it will also allow all AMS employees to feel welcome, safe and valued.

AMS Fulfillment works with the following agencies to recruit and hire individuals with disabilities: Desert Haven, Lancaster House, Pleasant View, California Spectrum, DOR (Department of Rehabilitation) and the Mayors Committee for the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities. AMS’ Chief Workforce Development Officer, Ken Wiseman, is a past member and former Chair of the Mayor’s Committee.

In 2021, AMS has graduated 54 employees in DE&I Training. This training is a job requirement. Also in 2021 the company relaunched the DE&I Champions program, where one or two representatives per building will champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity. The DE&I Champions will serve as an essential resource and an incubator to encourage, support, and recognize employee participation in these efforts.

The AMS DE&I Champions are available to talk with employees about diversity and how safe and secure they might feel at work. The Champions also arrange events, help with the reviewing of policies and workplace culture documents, identify areas in which the business can improve its efforts to be more inclusive and help to ensure everyone has the facilities to be comfortable at work.

We know that when individuals feel happy and secure at work, they’re more likely to stick around for longer and perform better in their role. It goes without saying that an openly diverse and welcoming business, will attract more of the best talent and could even be the reason why someone chooses to work there.

September 20, 2021

AMS Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which will run through October 15. During this month to come, schools, government, businesses and organizations have an opportunity to recognize and celebrate members of our communities whose ancestors hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain.

Why would this commemorative month start on September 15th rather than the 1st? According to CNN.com, there is a very good reason for this choice of dates:

“Rather than starting at the beginning of September, Hispanic Heritage Month takes place over 30 days starting on the 15th — a nod to the anniversaries of national independence for a number of Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all recognize September 15 as the date of their independence, while Mexico’s independence is celebrated September 16 and Chile celebrates its independence September 18.”

Hispanic Heritage Month began 53 years ago, in 1968, with a week-long observance. At that time, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill and issued a proclamation about the contributions made by people of Hispanic descent. According to the CNN article, that was a period when, “Chicanos in the Southwest, Mexican Americans, Latinos across the country were demanding greater inclusion and representation politically, culturally, socially, and economically.” It was time for their important role in the United States to be recognized. Nearly 20 years later, under President Ronald Regan, the week was expanded to Hispanic Heritage Month.

The theme of the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month was announced by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM) as follows: “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.” At their website, Ms. Adroma Castillo speaks to the choice of theme:

“Humanity is going through very painful moments caused by the pandemic, but we must remember that after the storm comes the calm. In this portrait, we can appreciate a hand that raises the flags of Hispanics together with people of different ethnicities looking towards a majestic rainbow that represents Hope. “Esperanza!” The thing that characterizes us as Hispanics is that no matter what storms we go through, we always look up and know that life will be dressed in colors like a shiny rainbow in the sky.

“The infinity ribbon design was inspired by the theme, Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future. The greatness of America can be measured by the collective contributions of its citizens past and present, and our future will be measured by our ability to uphold and instill unto others our most valuable assets: our shared culture, history, knowledge, and sense of community. As Hispanics, taking pride in the accomplishments and achievements of our mentors and our ancestors brings into focus the endless possibilities available to us today and boosts our capacity for embracing the future. This is our infinite cycle.”

As with other commemorations of a special month of learning and appreciation, AMS recognizes that Hispanic Heritage should be appreciated and celebrated every day and every month, at all times of the year.

Among our over 600 employees, 344 have identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino! We have offered free, on-campus English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for a number of years with dozens of graduates. There are 29 graduates so far in 2021. AMS is also excited to launch Spanish Learning for Leaders in the Fall in order to improve communication and advance equity and inclusivity in the workplace.

In 2022 AMS will continue to provide ESL classes and Spanish Learning, in order to bring us closer as ONE. In addition to education and training, AMS appreciates the Hispanic Heritage of our employees by contracting with one of our favorite local businesses, LaCo Taco, for employee recognition and celebration lunches.

Here below we have placed links to resources made available to inform and help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

PBS’ documentary series on Latino America

Podcast “Latino USA”

Resources from the Smithsonian:

Profiles of Latino patriots in military history:

Hispanic Heritage Month events from dot gov:

The 2021 proclamation at whitehouse dot gov.

September 15, 2021

Series: What B Corporations do for the world #25

AMS has been a leader in workforce development and equitable hiring and promotion for many years. As one of the major job providers in our various communities, AMS Fulfillment has taken to heart the obligation to serve those who have challenges in finding employment, whether from disability, homelessness, justice involvement, race or sexual orientation or single parenthood. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in hiring and promotion is practiced at AMS. And this is but one of the things we do as a B Corporation.

Each week the B The Change website publishes articles about the practices of various B Corporations. We read and learn, tell others about what B Corps are doing, and introduce our readers to outstanding companies and practices in our blog series. This week, #25 of the series is going to feature a B Corp with hiring practices that truly break down barriers. The company we feature this week is a successful bakery with many years of being good for the world

At B the change readers will find great articles about great companies. In a recent communication the organization had this to say about the companies they feature:

“Piloting, trying, experimenting, innovating. Doing something new and different goes by many names but has a common goal: change.

“Businesses in the Certified B Corporation community are pursuing change in many of these ways with a common purpose to create benefit beyond the bottom line.

“By advocating for equitable policy, diversifying corporate governance, expanding employment opportunities, and valuing connections with nature and neighbors, B Corps are driving change that benefits their stakeholders — environment, community, workers, consumers. Guided by purpose, they are rethinking what it means to lead in the business world.”

Please enjoy our featured article about a company that practices open hiring.

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How a Bakery Is Breaking Down Barriers to Employment

B Corp Expands Opportunities Through Open Hiring and Job Development Programs

“People can get trapped in cycles of poverty and unemployment for myriad reasons, many of which involve systemic issues and injustices. This reality can hold back people in many communities, especially marginalized ones, and keeps us from reaching our full potential on innovation and economic growth as a nation. One business innovation that addresses one root of chronic poverty is open hiring.

“Open hiring is the practice of hiring anyone who applies for a job, no questions asked. People put their names on a list and get a call to start work when an opening comes available. Greyston Bakery, founded in 1982, is a pioneer of the practice and has used it since the company first began. Through the Greyston Foundation, the Certified B Corporation has worked to expand open hiring and other job-development programs.

“We want to educate as many people as we can on the possibility of open hiring,” says Joseph Kenner, President and CEO of Greyston Bakery. “Sometimes, if a business is really on the skeptical end of the spectrum, we tell them to open up just one job to open hiring. It doesn’t have to be a whole department. It is low risk. It can be whatever position you think works for your organization.”“

Click HERE to read the full article:

Link to Greyston Bakery.

It’s time to B The Change!

September 15, 2021

AMS Employees of the Month, August 2021: Thank You!!

Thank you for your exemplary performance during the month of August! Congratulations to Robbie W., Rony V., Cassandra C., Tunicia J., Brittany C., Robyn H., Jessica B., Andres C. and Jeff D.

In the fulfillment industry, employees directly serve the company’s clients, making their efforts vital to the growth and success of the business. At AMS Fulfillment we know the value of our employees, and we respect them and invest in them.

The following nominations demonstrate that the individual being recognized has gone above and beyond, and deserves Special Thanks! All Winners will receive an Employee of the Month Certificate & T-Shirt!

Robbie W., Inventory Receiving Clerk (07/06/2021)
Harrison, CA

I nominate Robbie for EOM. He has been doing a great job. He works hard and motivates the people around him to ensure they are getting the job done. He works well with everyone on the team and sees no task too small. He is always busy and asks, “what’s next” to get the job done.

Rony V., Returns Clerk (08/02/2004)
HQ, Valencia, CA

I Nominate Rony for August Employee of the month. Rony is an amazing team player and pleasure to work with. He is always helpful in whatever area he is placed, whether he is working on returns or picking for one or more of our clients. He always works hard and does his work with a great attitude. He is a great team member to have in Returns Department and helps everyone. He is very welcoming, takes his job seriously and is very professional on everything he does. He is a pleasure to work with and I am grateful he is part of our team.

Cassandra C., Account Coordinator (01/11/2021)
HQ Office, Valencia, CA

I nominate Cassandra for employee of the month because she has shown a lot of growth. We had a Key person on the team call out and Cassandra stepped up and took on a majority of that manager’s tasks during a very busy day. She is great to work with and we appreciate all of her help. She continues to learn so many of the different tasks that Client Services takes on and embraces the learning process.

Tunicia J., Returns Clerk (11/19/2019)
LIV, Valencia, CA

I would like to nominate Tunicia for Employee of the Month for August. Since she has come to our department, she has done nothing but help in any way requested. Tunicia has quickly become a top-notch picker and has become a huge part of making sure the orders are packed correctly and that we are getting all the orders out in a timely manner. Huge Team Player!!

Brittany C., Wonolu New Castle (06/28/2021)
New Castle, DE

I would like to nominate Brittany for EOM. She is a member of the WAK order fulfilment team and continues to demonstrate a commitment to our customer. She is diligent, detail oriented and works with a sense of urgency.

Robyn H., DFC Operator (04/05/2021)
New Holland, PA

I would like to nominate Robyn for August EOM. She always comes to work with a positive attitude. She is always punctual when arriving to work and coming back from breaks. Robyn’s work ethic is exactly what every employer looks for in an employee. She performs her tasks to the best of her ability and is always willing to help out when and where she can with her fellow employees on a daily basis.

Jessica B., DFC Supervisor (06/08/2021)
Newark, DE

I would like to nominate Jessica for Employee of the Month. Jessica has been instrumental with opening the Newark location. She is diligent, hardworking, and supportive of our customer needs. Jessica stays late when needed and often comes in to help on the weekends.

Andres C., Production Lead F (07/21/2008)
WIL, Valencia, CA

I would like to nominate Andreas for EOM. He is an excellent co-worker. He has 100% commitment to do the job professionally, fast, and efficiently. He takes initiative, accepts all challenges, and carries out additional responsibilities. He is very dedicated to the job and is always doing the correct things to get the job done. He is a key team player at Williams. We appreciate his commitment to his work.”

Jeff D., Receiving Clerk (04/25/2016)
WIT, Valencia, CA

I nominate Jeff for EOM. Jeff stepped up in the day to day receiving operations, particularly in my absence of two weeks’ vacation. Our department never skipped a beat and Jeff’s leadership played a key role in leading our team, especially during a heavy inbound activity period.

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To all of our Honorees, please know that whatever role you play, you are the reason for our success. Congratulations and Thank You!

September 14, 2021

AMS Fulfillment: What is Labor Day?

A short time ago American workers enjoyed a day off, but few of us really thought about the meaning of the holiday: Labor Day. What is it about? Looking back into the story of the holiday we see It’s about recognizing the high value of the workers and respecting them as human beings by giving them time off from work!

From the Department of Labor website we see the following: “Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.”

Unlike other holidays, Labor Day doesn’t have any gifts or costumes or stories. For many people it could include time with friends or family, and perhaps a barbeque. It marks the last weekend of summer and the start of the school year, so school age children might see it as the last day of freedom.

At “The Conversation” online magazine we see the following information on how the holiday came to be.

“The holiday’s founders in the late 1800s envisioned something very different from what the day has become. The founders were looking for two things: a means of unifying union workers and a reduction in work time.

“In the 1830s, manufacturing workers were putting in 70-hour weeks on average. Sixty years later, in 1890, hours of work had dropped, although the average manufacturing worker still toiled in a factory 60 hours a week.

“These long working hours caused many union organizers to focus on winning a shorter eight-hour work day. They also focused on getting workers more days off, such as the Labor Day holiday, and reducing the workweek to just six days.

“These early organizers clearly won since the most recent data show that the average person working in manufacturing is employed for a bit over 40 hours a week and most people work only five days a week.”

At AMS Fulfillment we are grateful for the gains of labor in the past. As a B Corporation we attempt to set a new, higher standard in recognizing the value of labor today and in the future. AMS carries on the meaning of Labor Day by investing in our employees, offering free on-campus college education courses, job training and encouragement to advance. We also have a long history of inclusive hiring and promotion practices.

The days of exploitation of labor are over, and we are grateful to those who, in the past, fought the fight for respect and appreciation of the workforce. Our B Corporation commitment is to be ‘good for the world’, and for AMS good for the world means good for our workforce. We know they are the reason for our success. Thank you to all AMS Employees!

September 10, 2021

AMS Green Team News: Upcoming Volunteer Events

The AMS Green Team is responsible for implementing environmentally beneficial efforts across all AMS Fulfillment locations, East and West Coast. The AMS Volunteer Committee has stepped in to support Green Team efforts by organizing participation in the following environmental programs taking place within our communities: Work day: Kelly’s Run Invasive Removal in Lancaster, PA, and the 26th Annual River Rally Cleanup in Santa Clarita, CA. Both events are taking place on September 18^th.

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Work Day: Kellys Run Invasive Removal Volunteer Event, Saturday September 18^th for Volunteers at AMS East in Lancaster, PA.

This event is organized by the Lancaster Conservancy to benefit Kelly’s Run Nature Preserve. Volunteers will assist with an ecological restoration project that is removing invasive shrubs to restore native forest, savannah, and meadow. This is part of an ongoing and larger effort to restore parts of Kellys Run to pollinator garden, meadow and savannah, increasing the overall biodiversity of the preserve.

AMS Multiplier Program: Music Packages from AMS’ Angad Gill

AMS has begun a new program, called the Multiplier Program, where we help our employees in their efforts to meet the needs of the community. We are proud of our employees who donate and volunteer, and through the Multiplier Program we encourage and support community involvement among our staff and alumni. The support that AMS Fulfillment provides can be in the form of additional volunteers or financial help or both. Without further ado, we are excited to introduce to you Angad Gill, in hopes to connect our Youth with an amazing opportunity in music.

Free Music Package #1:
In person only music production. One-on-one sessions to record and produce music for youth who either write their own music, play an instrument, or want to cover a song vocally. Package #1 is made up of two parts: 1) Lessons in recording, writing and publication of music, and 2) Lessons in mixing, editing and sound engineering in the recording of music. Each 1 hour session will give the student professional level experience in a recording studio. The value is equivalent to $1,000. Parents are required to attend if the young musician is 13 years of age or under. Day one consultation will be 1 ½ hours. Sessions will be held one hour per week until the completion of the project. Sessions are available by RSVP only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, after 6:00 pm PST. The studio is located in Simi Valley, CA.

Free Music Package #2:
Zoom music/instrument lessons. One-on-one sessions to learn an instrument. Instruments are not provided. Youth will get professional level training experience. The value is equivalent to $1,000. Parents are required to attend if their young musician is 13 years of age or under. Day one consultation will be 1 ½ hours. Sessions will be held one hour a week until the completion of the project. Sessions are available by RSVP only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, after 6:00 pm PST. Studio is located in Simi Valley, CA.

Signups are limited to the first three applicants. Please RSVP to [email protected]

Biography:

Hello, I am Angad Gill, AMS’ Sr. Logistics & Billing Coordinator, hired in January of 2020. I have been playing guitar for 12 years now, and singing for almost as long. I’ve also been recording and producing my own music for the past nine years with varying degrees of complexity and professionalism. Over the years I’ve worked alongside many non-profit organizations to offer auxiliary support as a music instructor and mentor for young children interested in the arts, as well as offering professional recording and production services free of charge to any K-12 students who are interested in exploring the world of music production. Just prior to COVID, many of the non-profit organizations that I worked with were dissolved, as their constituents and leaders shifted their focuses to other youth services. This is when I started Spare Oom Productions. Spare Oom Productions is a home recording studio with the goal of exposing young artists to the environment of professional music production and the work that is required behind the scenes as well as helping the artists publish their work. Spare Oom SoundCloud Link:

The AMS Multiplier Program:

AMS Fulfillment has a long and rewarding history of involvement with our local SCV community. We are so grateful for our relationships with community organizations as they inspire us, benefit the community and benefit us. We have worked with Single Mothers Outreach, Bridge to Home, SCV Sheriff’s Foundation, SCV Search and Rescue, various cancer drives, Senior Concerns, Pleasantville Industries, SCV Economic Development, Mayors Committee for the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, S.T.R.E.A.M. and more.

This summer, we enjoyed our inaugural Multiplier Program event. AMS volunteers stepped in to help on Friday, July 23rd at Bridge To Home, an organization that provides help, hope, and change for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. AMS volunteers helped AMS alumni, Vaughn Gregory, utilize his mobile food service, “Hit Da Spot Backyard BBQ”, in order to provide meals to 60 individuals, and AMS sponsored the cost of the meals.

As a B-Corporation, AMS is committed to give back to our community and to our employees. We were excited and happy to help Multiply Vaughn’s event at Bridge To Home and we are so pleased to help Multiply Angad Gill’s Music Packages. We encourage AMS employees and alumni, who are working within the community to help solve issues that they care about, to contact the AMS Multiplier Program so that we can help multiply their efforts.

Do you want to give back to the community? Please email samantha.hicks@amsfulfillment to see how AMS Fulfillment can help multiply your efforts to B The Change.

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