Washington DC Area Swimming Pool Company Anthony & Sylvan - Community Activities

We at Anthony & Sylvan are grateful for the support we have received from our customers and associates in the DC area. One of the ways we show our appreciation is by honoring our obligations to society, by being a contributing member, both economically and socially, to the communities in which we do business. We believe in supporting our local communities in Maryland and Virginia by being a good neighbor...and investing in our own backyard. From little leagues to public works projects, Anthony & Sylvan is giving back and working to make a difference for DC and surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia.

Anthony & Sylvan is proud to support organizations such as The United Way and American Red Cross relief efforts to rebuild communities when disasters strike. Companywide, our employees annually contribute over $50,000 to United Way chapters through our companywide employee pledge drives and various fundraising events. These contributions help fund programs in health and human services agencies.

In addition, employees donate their time by participating in Days of Caring to help United Way agencies with much-needed projects such as painting or planting gardens, preparing and serving meals, and organizing events for seniors or children, etc. Participation not only showcases our volunteer spirit and commitment to making a difference in local communities, but also fosters our employees’ team spirit and morale while having fun.

The Washington DC division is proud to contribute to various local community organizations that our employees are passionate about supporting. Some of these organizations include:

United Way

Anthony & Sylvan's Washington Division has been actively supporting the United Way in Central Maryland, Northern Virginia and Central Virginia for the past four years.

Our annual 'Pool Sharks' party has raised over $4,000 for the local United Way Chapters while employees enjoy friendly competition and comraderie away from the office.

Office Manager Fran Lewis and Lead Manager Charlene Dolinski are organizing monthly breakfasts to raise funds for United Way. Employees can get a wholesome breakfast and support a worthwhile cause at the same time.

Howard County Youth Baseball Program

Anthony & Sylvan is proud to sponsor the Howard County Youth Baseball Program, which has been providing recreational baseball for children 5 to 18 years of age for over 50 years in the Howard County, Maryland area.

The Howard County Youth Program, HCYP Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing oppoortunites for the youth of Howard County to participate in organized sports -- baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. Their goal is to not only teach children the skills of each sport, but to teach good sportsmanship and fair play.

All baseball games are played in Howard County at the Kiwanis-Wallis Park. Anthony & Sylvan's sponsorship help to support the purchase of uniforms and equipment, payment of league, tournament and umpire fees, fund coach and player training sessions and travel assistance for tournament games.

Special Olympics Maryland

Anthony & Sylvan's Washington Division is also proud to contribute annuually to the Special Olympics Maryland.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for citizens with intellectual disabilities. The goal of which is to provide them with opportunities to develop physical fitness, to build self-esteem and social skills, to experience joy and to participate in a sharing of their gifts, skills and friendship.

Green Hornets' Softball Program

Anthony & Sylvan is a proud sponsor of the Green Hornets' Softball Program in Severna Park, Maryland. The program provides an opportunity for over 300 girls to participate in various leagues. Ages 5-6 can participate in T-Ball, and ages 7-18 in the softball leagues.

Anthony & Sylvan's support goes toward the purchase of equipment and uniforms, umpire fees and field maintenance.

Here's to a great season!

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