St. Matthews Carnival Cake Judging

St. Matthews School held it's 23rd Annual Carnival on May 2nd. Jo-Kell CEO, Suzy Kelly along with fellow judges were asked to pick the winning cake among several hundred entries.

This year’s theme was magic. Judges were tasked with the challenge of selecting the most creative and original cakes.

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2008 Ukrop's Monument Ave 10K

Jo-Kell's Richmond branch participated in this year's 10K, 6.2 mile run or walk which benefited the Massey Cancer Center. Although it was overcast and rainy, team Jo-Kell, which consisted of employee's and their families had a great time!

Chesapeake Police Dept.
5th Precinct

Jo-Kell's Inside Sales Department created a Committee to Support the Chesapeake Police Department 5th Precinct for all their hard work and service. For Valentine's Day, the committee donated a basket of goodies to show our thankfulness and support for the wonderful police officers who go beyond the call of duty to protect us every day!

Special Olympics Virginia - Polar Plunge

Employees of Jo-Kell Inc., an electrical distribution and engineering Company, raised over $3,000 dollars for Special Olympics of Virginia in the 16th Annual Polar Plunge on February 3, 2008 at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
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2007 Christmas Tree Contest

Jo-Kell holds an annual Christmas Tree contest. Each department is given a tree and $50. This year was the most outstanding display we have had yet! Donations raised benefited our Troops, The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Go Green, Make A Wish Foundation and Save the Bay Foundation. Read more & view pictures

We'd especially like to thank our judges this year who took time out of their busy schedules to come see our wealth of Holiday Community Spirit!

• Bishop E. W. Jackson Sr., Exodus Faith Ministries

• Terrie Suit, Virginia House of Delegates

• John Massey, Chopper 10 pilot, WAVY TV 10

2006 St. Mary's Drive

Jo-Kell's annual Holiday drive collected over $3,000 for St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children. With the company matching employee donations, we were able to present St. Mary's with a check for $6,000 this year!

St. Mary’s is the only pediatric long-term care residential facility of its kind in Virginia for children with severe disabilities. They offer a comprehensive range of residential, medical, therapeutic, educational and recreational services for children from birth to age 21.
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2006 Food Drive

Our annual fall Food Drive raised 3,275 lbs. of food, the most ever. Our Chesapeake office raised 2,686 lbs. benefiting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Our Jacksonville office raised 589 lbs. benefiting America's Second Harvest. A great time was had by all, but most importantly, we were able to feed over 1,500 families!
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Children's Organ Transplant Association

The Children's Organ Transplant Association provides fundraising assistance for children and young adults needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation. Jo-Kell contributed 144 clocks to be used for the golfer's gift bags in the May 17, 2005 COTA for Jason C. Charity Golf Tournament raising money for Jason's life-saving double-lung transplant.

Special Olympics Virginia - Polar Plunge

Jo-Kell had 6 participants in the XIII Annual Polar Plunge Winter Festival on February 5, 2005 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  Jo-Kell has particpated in this event for the past four years now and has raised close to $4,000 benefiting the the Special Olympics.
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The Dwelling Place

The mission of The Dwelling Place is to provide safe and secure emergency shelter for homeless families and assist them in achieving self-sufficiency.  Since starting our program in November 2003, the employees at Jo-Kell have been active in helping the shelter on a regular basis.  Our contributions include:
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Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia provides solutions to hunger and certain consequences of poverty in this community. Jo-Kell held themed food drives in October 2004 and March 2005 raising over a thousand food donations!
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Operation Sandbox

Operation Sandbox is composed of a group of individuals from all across the U.S. who are dedicated to the support and welfare of soldiers deployed overseas. The goal is to make sure any soldier who standing in line at mail call, will hear his name called. People send cards, postcards and packages to show support of these men and women who are dedicating their lives for our freedom. For Christmas 2004, each department was given a Christmas Tree to decorate with their choice of theme. The Sales Support Department adopted a soldier. They send one letter each week and one care package each month filled with food, toiletries, books, games, linens or anything specific the soldier requests.

Toys For Tots

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. For Christmas 2004, each department was given a Christmas Tree to decorate with their choice of theme. The Accounting Department chose Toys for Tots and raised over 60 toys for the children of Hampton Roads.

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society, Inc. (ACS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.

In 2004 Jo-Kell donated $1,000 toward the William E. Ward Room at the Thomas R. Lee Volunteer Center. The new volunteer center will offer South Hampton Roads an important venue for the thousands of community volunteers to meet and work, as well as, adequate accommodations for the regional staffing team. In addition, the center will provide a bright and up-lifting environment for cancer patients and their support system.

St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children

St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children is a residential care facility, the only one of its kind in the state of Virginia. Over 200 employees deliver medical care and individual attention to 88 of Virginia's most medically fragile, severely disabled children, aged newborn to 18 years. During the month of March 2005, the Jo-Kell employees contributed $640.00 and Jo-Kell matched the amount. On April 21, 2005, Suzy Kelly presented a check for $1,280.00 to St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children.

Chesapeake Animal Control

The Chesapeake Animal Control supports responsible pet ownership, humane treatment of animals, equipping pets with identification at all times, compliance with statutes and ordinances for the control and protection of animals, spaying and neutering, and control of pet overpopulation. Jo-Kell employees contributed money for the shelter to purchase a video monitor and an outdoor bench. Both items were very much needed by the shelter.

Chesapeake Crime Prevention Council

The Chesapeake Crime Prevention Council (CCPC) is a non-profit organization located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Working hand-in-hand with the Chesapeake Police Department and the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office to educate and inform the citizens of Chesapeake about crime, crime prevention and Neighborhood Watch/Block Security Program. Jo-Kell is very active with the CCPC. Some of our contributions have included providing paper products, tray stands and liquid fuel for their annual banquet, cooking and taking care of the volunteers for fundraisers, volunteering at their Annual Picnic “Kids Night Out” and of course, monetary donations.

In 2004 Jo-Kell received the Top Cop Award for An Outstanding Corporation from the Greater Hampton Roads Crime Lines. Top Cop Awards are given annually to a citizen, a corporation and an organization that have made an extraordinary contribution to the safety of Hampton Roads. Read more & view pictures

In 2002 Jo-Kell received the “Distinguished Service Award, Business” in recognition for outstanding efforts to prevent crime and to make the community safer and better.

Southside Boys And Girls Club

The Club provides a safe haven for our children as well as programs and services that empower and encourage them to stretch towards higher goals.  A well-qualified staff provides love, care and guidance to show youth how they can realize their dreams and become successful adults.  Jo-Kell donated a raffle prize to the 2003 golf tournament fundraiser.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army offers a wide variety of services Worldwide including Addiction Dependancy, Health Services, Social Work, Emergency Response and Family Tracing. Jo-Kell employees raised $120.00 in donations in 2002.

Union Mission Ministries

The Union Mission Ministries was founded in 1892 and currently has nine different ministries in Norfolk and Virginia Beach area. The Mission serves to aid the poor and needy, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and much more.  During the holidays, the Mission organizes a“Food for the Needy Campaign”. Jo-Kell donated 19 turkeys to the 2001 campaign.

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world.  Their mission is to eliminate racism and empower women.  The YWCA provides safe places for women and girls, builds strong women leaders, and advocates for women's rights and civil rights in Congress.  In 2001, Jo-Kell held a food and clothing drive to benefit the YWCA organization.