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Red River Partners with Veterans Administration and Friends of Veterans for a Day of Service
[October 31, 2014]

Red River Partners with Veterans Administration and Friends of Veterans for a Day of Service


CLAREMONT, N.H. --(Business Wire)--

The Red River Technology Foundation (RRTF), Red River's philanthropic organization, announced today the successful completion of a Day of Service at the White River Junction Veterans Administration Medical Center (WRJ VAMC) in Vermont. Over 130 Red River employees from around the country joined with Friends of Veterans (FOV) to complete multiple initiatives in support of Veterans and the VA. The VA-focused Day of Service was part of Red River's Annual Meeting and included a food drive, a Stand Down, assembling and installing fitness stations throughout the VA campus, nature trail clearing, building raised planting beds, and planting fruit trees and plants. In addition to hands-on labor, Red River contributed to the cost of the fitness stations and provided lunch and a hat from Operation Hat Trick for all attendees.

"The philanthropic culture of Red River has been part of our DNA since day one and we were honored to give back to the VA and the Veterans it serves," said Rick Bolduc, CEO, Red River. "Our mantra is, 'In our small way, we want to make a big difference in the lives of people we touch,' and we are very proud of the contributions made during our Day of Service for Veterans, service members and White River Junction VA Medical Center."

"Red River is a company that is clearly committed to community service," said Deborah Amdur, Director, White River Junction VA Medical Center. "We were so very pleased that the White River Junction VA was selected for this year's annual community service project. Despite the rain, the Red River staff worked tirelessly and completed some amazing work that will greatly benefit our Veterans and employees. It was very meaningful to have Red River join in our mission of service to Veterans," said Amdur.

The Day of Service follows several RRTF Veterans-focused community service pojects in 2014 that Red River employees participate in. To kick off Veteran and service member outreach in 2014, RRTF sent 170 holiday cards to the Wounded Warrior's Operation Gratitude program, which were delivered to wounded service members who are recovering in military hospitals around the globe. Annually Red River sponsors and volunteers at the Winter Sports Clinic in Colorado for disabled Veterans and also served as the major corporate sponsor at Friends of Veterans' (FOV) 2nd annual Charity Golf Tournament, held July 14th in Springfield, VT, which was organized to raise money to support the efforts of FOV, a non-profit organization created by Veterans dedicated to helping fellow Veterans and their families avoid homelessness. In support of the FOV Heating Fund, Red River also presented a check for $10,000 to assist Veterans throughout New Hampshire and Vermont with this critical need during the cold winter months. Other Veterans focused initiatives include raising money for FOV and a Veterans donation jar in Red River's Reston office. RRTF will also serve as the primary corporate sponsor for FOV's hockey game in March 2015, which will include a face-off between members of the New Hampshire and Vermont Army/Air National Guard.



About Red River Technology Foundation

Red River Technology Foundation (RRTF) is a 501(c)(3), charitable organization with a dual mandate and mission. RRTF promotes and encourages students to continue their studies in the fields of science and technology as well as supporting US military veterans transitioning to civilian life. RRTF provides opportunities for students in middle school through college interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with scholarships, internships, mentoring, and donations of IT equipment. RRTF supports veterans and their families by providing technology career counseling and mentorships as well as emergency monetary assistance as they integrate back into our community.


About Red River

Founded on the core values of hard work, honesty and integrity, Red River is a leading provider of IT hardware integration, maintenance and support services. The company's technology expertise and mission-critical experience helps its customers optimize their business processes and maximize the value of their IT investments. Red River has developed a remarkable reputation for providing IT products and hardware-related services to military, intelligence and civilian agencies and the companies that serve them. By combining an uncommon work ethic with exceptional service, Red River delivers performance beyond expectations to its customers, partners and suppliers. Learn more at www.redriver.com. Follow Red River on Twitter (News - Alert) at @RRTFRocks, @ThinkRed, and @RedEnterprise. For more information please call 800.769.3060 or visit www.redriver.com.


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