Our company has long been committed to green business practices, and in recognition of our efforts, Solutions (as part of Norm Thompson Outfitters) received an award for Excellence in Waste Prevention, Recycling and Environmental Purchasing on Earth Day 2010. We now join an elite group of Portland-area businesses who have been recognized for their progressive recycling efforts.

In celebration of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, our company’s “Green Team” (made up of employee volunteers) put together an informational event designed to help our staff better understand what and where to recycle while at work and at home. A full layout of the cleaning products used in our building and of what objects can and can’t be recycled was displayed for employees to see.

In addition to enjoying an array of eco-friendly refreshments, each employee received a cloth shopping bag containing a live, Pacific Crabapple sapling.

You can help the victims of crises around the world (like the recent earthquake in Haiti) a by making a donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. The International Response Fund offers immediate relief and long-term support to those in need with supplies, technical assistance and other support. To make a financial contribution, mail your check made out to the American Red Cross International Response Fund to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013. If you wish, you may designate the relief effort of your choice with your donation (i.e. Haiti Earthquake Relief). Donations to the International Response Fund can also be made online at www.redcross.org, or over the telephone by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.

Breast cancer is near to our hearts at Solutions®…in part because members of our own “family” have had their lives touched by it. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Solutions® was proud to donate the proceeds from our Pink Ribbon Magnets during the month of October to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. As the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been dedicated to eradicating breast cancer at every stage for over 25 years.

Judging by how fast our Pink Ribbon Magnets sold out, it’s easy to see this issue is as important to you as it is to us – you made it possible for Susan G. Komen for the Cure to receive $2,795. Solutions® thanks you for making this promotion a great success!

If you didn’t get a chance to take part in this special promotion, you can still show support for breast cancer awareness by making a personal donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

Breast cancer is near to our hearts at Solutions® … in part because members of our own “family” have had their lives touched by it. To promote breast cancer awareness, $1.25 is donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every Pink Ribbon Magnet sold during the month of October. As the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been dedicated to eradicating breast cancer at every stage for over 25 years. (Editors Note: We have sold out of the pink ribbon magnets, thank you to everyone for helping us support the fight against breast cancer.)

We know this issue is as important to you as it is to us. Keeping watching for special breast cancer awareness promotions at Solutions. You may also show your support by making a personal donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

For Solutions, breast cancer is personal: Lynn’s story
When Lynn was told she had breast cancer, she was both shocked and devastated.
Read Lynn’s full story

Surviving breast cancer: Cheryl’s story
Cheryl, a Solutions buyer, was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2003. Now cancer-free, it gives her special pleasure to recommend products that support breast cancer awareness.
Read Cheryl’s full story

For more information about breast cancer or to make a personal donation, visit http://ww5.komen.org/

Solutions is having a very special sale for the next three days. Now, through July 23rd, everything in the outlet is an additional 15% off. It’s time to clear some shelves and make room for new and exciting offerings down the road. The additional 15% off is shown in the Shopping Bag during checkout.

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This month, a group of Solutions employees and other associates from the Norm Thompson Outfitters family of brands joined 92 other teams from local businesses and organizations to walk in Relay For Life of Hillsboro 2009, a fundraising event benefiting the American Cancer Society.
Continue Reading Relay For Life – 2009

Solutions team members are active year-round in community service. This month, a group of our associates chopped, yanked and swore at invasive English Ivy in a section of the Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Center in Beaverton.

Continue Reading Solutions Team Helps Local Recreation Center Pull Invasive Plants