New “AnswerNet Cares” program launched to strengthen employee philanthropy

WILLOW GROVE, Pa. — The AnswerNet Network, the world’s largest telemessaging firm and a provider of full service inbound, outbound and e-bound outsourced contact center services across the and , proudly announces the launch of its new charity initiative, AnswerNet Cares.

AnswerNet Cares, funded by the Pudles Family Fund, has been set up to encourage and strengthen employee philanthropy throughout the AnswerNet Network. This new initiative will also provide an outlet for the AnswerNet employee family to bond together and work as a cohesive part of their local community.

In order to support local charities, AnswerNet has pledged to donate $250 to 20 individual charities per year for the next 10 years, reaching a total contribution of $5,000 per year.

AnswerNet will select recipients based on charities that employees are currently active with or would be interested in supporting. Along with bringing additional funds to selected organizations, employees will report their efforts back to AnswerNet spreading awareness of the charities’ causes and energizing more employees to lending a helping hand.

“AnswerNet Cares is an exciting new initiative for us. It is an excellent way for the company to rally behind the causes that are important to our employees,” said Gary A. Pudles, president and CEO of AnswerNet Network. “We’re proud to establish this program and are looking forward to helping out the communities around us.”

About The AnswerNet Network:

As the world’s largest telemessaging firm, The AnswerNet Network (www.answernet.com) provides inbound, outbound and e-bound contact center and fulfillment solutions. AnswerNet operates over 50 contact centers within the and , providing a vast range of systems to optimize order entry, telephone answering services, sales, lead qualifications and other contact management solutions for a client base of over 35,000. Processing over 50 million contracts annually, AnswerNet has been recognized for a number of awards, including Inc. Magazine Annual “Inc. 500” List of Fastest Growing Private Companies and Customer Inter@ction Solutions Magazine’s Top 50 Teleservices Firms.

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