At Fogelman Management Group, We Care. We Care about our customers… We Care about our associates…We Care about the local communities where we live and work. We endeavor to leave things a little better than they were when we found them.

Fogelman CARES was established to facilitate and organize FMG’s involvement in supporting charitable organizations and in “hands on” volunteerism, with the ultimate goal being to improve the local communities where FMG properties are located. CARES is an acronym for Compassionate Associates Responding & Embracing Service.

In addition to coordinating “hands on” service projects for our FMG associates throughout the year, annually Fogelman CARES selects one primary charitable organization to support. In 2008, Fogelman CARES selected the Make a Wish Foundation as its primary charitable endeavor. Make a Wish grants wishes to children who suffer from life threatening illnesses. We are pleased to announce that through the efforts of our 500-plus FMG associates, FMG CARES raised over $10,000 for Make a Wish during 2008, which resulted in the granting of two separate “wishes” through the Make a Wish program.

In 2009, Fogelman CARES selected The Ronald McDonald House Charities as our primary charitable organization. Ronald McDonald Houses are located throughout the United States and abroad, and provide a home away from home for children receiving life-saving medical treatments at a distant medical center. During 2009, each FMG managed community focused their support on their local Ronald McDonald House. During our support of the Ronald McDonald House, Fogelman CARES contributed over $20,000, more than 500 volunteer hours, and thousands of needed supplies.

Fogelman CARES is pleased to have selected Special Olympics as our 2010 primary charitable organization. Through year-round sports training and competition, Special Olympics empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities in more than 180 countries. Special Olympics often is the only place where these individuals have an opportunity to participate in their communities and develop belief in themselves. Each FMG managed community is supporting their area Special Olympics chapter through volunteerism, fundraising and awareness.

In 2010, Fogelman CARES was excited to serve the Special Olympics, whose mission is to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities with opportunities to compete in athletic events. Fogelman CARES was privileged to serve these athletes with financial support, volunteerism, and most importantly, friendship.

In 2011 and 2012, Fogelman CARES will join the fight to end hunger through our support of the organization, Feeding America (www.feedingAmerica.org) and other local organizations devoted to ending hunger. Our support will continue to be through volunteer service, donations of needed food items and through financial support. We have created a cookbook “Cooking with Fogelman” and all proceeds from our cookbook sale will benefit Fogelman CARES in its fight against hunger.