BAE Systems' Employees Donate $51,000
to United Through Reading
In June, BAE Systems' employees and other friends of United Through Reading throughout the country donated money to purchase books at First Book which will be sent to deployed parents to read to their children while being recorded on video.
For every $10 BAE Systems' employees donated, United Through Reading can purchase five books to send to troops at military commands abroad. More than 1,000 employees contributed.
"We are thrilled at the success of this giving campaign," said Doug Stewart, BAE Systems Vice President for Government Relations and a United Through Reading board member. "Our employees believe it's critical to keep emotional ties within military families strong and to support U.S. troops in any way we can. Our employees' giving showed the depth of that belief."
Other friends of United Through Reading including a submarine wives book club, our own volunteers, and at least one bestselling author were inspired to contribute as well.
BAE Systems is a global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services. For more information on BAE Systems, visit their website.
