Henkel employees began this common goal of service in December 2008. Employees will take part in various activities such as wrapping presents, sorting clothes, gardening and cleaning up trails. The day of service provides a way for employees to reach out to the community and work together with fellow colleagues in a meaningful way. In addition, each organization will receive a $1,000 donation from Henkel.

Brad Casper, President & CEO of Henkel Consumer Goods Inc., states, “We’re giving back to our community during a season of giving. Each one of us has something to be thankful for and we hope to inspire the spirit of volunteering within all of us. This day will promote a sense of unity among Henkel employees, while connecting them with their neighbors to build a stronger community.”

Henkel in North America:
Henkel markets a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands in North America, including Loctite® adhesives, Dial® soaps, Purex® laundry detergents, Right Guard® antiperspirants, and got2b® hair gels. Henkel has been committed to making people’s lives easier, better and more beautiful for more than 130 years.  A Fortune Global 500 and Germany’s most admired company according to a recent Fortune survey, Henkel offers strong brands and technologies in three areas of competence: Home Care, Personal Care, and Adhesive Technologies.  Each day, more than 52,000 employees in 125 countries are dedicated to fulfilling Henkel’s claim “A Brand Like a Friend.” In fiscal 2008, Henkel generated sales of $20.8 billion and adjusted operating profit of $2.1 billion.