Community Outreach

H.J. Russell & Company and the Russell family have always believed in giving back of our time and resources to support initiatives that help to improve the quality of life for others. We believe a strong commitment to good corporate citizenship is a fundamental part of achieving sustained value for our company and the communities in which we operate. We are honored to have been recognized for our citizenship activities in Atlanta and around the country.

Significant Financial Contributor in bringing the M.L. King, Jr. Papers to the City of Atlanta

Gratis Construction Management services provided to build the new National Headquarters for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in Atlanta

2nd year Participant/Supporter of the Mayor's Next Step Program – Employed three rising High School Seniors for the summer in order to further enhance their exposure and job experience

Partner with Vision Atlanta - Supports the Mission of providing opportunities and exposure to Atlanta's Inner City Youth. Vision Atlanta has run Christian-based summer camps in North Georgia for three years and is currently building its own permanent camp. In summer 2006, the camp was home to 360 youth.

Supporter of the Home Depot Foundation