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October 17, 2016

CSX Employees & Volunteers Host Day of Service in Philadelphia

Jacksonville, Fla. – October 17, 2016 – As a part of the company’s tour of volunteer service events across its network this fall, many CSX employees gave up their Saturday morning to volunteer at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pa.  They were joined by the company’s national service partners City Year and Action for Healthy Kids, along with teachers, students and families from the school.

Together, volunteers revitalized the basketball court, landscaped the outdoor area and added new benches, and gave the gym and cafeteria a new fresh painting.

In addition, CSX partnered with the Philadelphia Horticultural Society and the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 45 riparian trees along Wissahickon Creek and 16 trees at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School.

"We are always excited when the community shows their support for our school," said Cook-Wissahickon Principal Michael Lowe. “Our children will come to school with a learning environment that is a little bit brighter because of Saturday's efforts!"

CSX has strong ties in Philadelphia, with three major facilities and more than 200 employees currently based in the metro area. Last year, CSX hosted a service day at D. Newlin Fell Elementary School. 

“Being part of Team CSX means giving back,” said Steve Salyers, Terminal Manger, CSX. “We are proud to get the opportunity to serve our community – both at volunteer events like this where we join with our neighbors and nonprofit partners, and also all year long by moving the goods that are essential to our economy.” 

To see photos and posts from the event, check out social media posts with the hashtag #LocalMotive, an ongoing conversation about the company’s presence in the communities it serves through volunteerism, job creation and moving essential goods. You can view the conversation at www.beyondourrails.org/localmotive. 

 

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October 24, 2016

 

CSX Employees Give Back to Chicago School

Jacksonville, Fla. – October 24, 2016 – As part of CSX’s “Beyond Our Rails” initiative to give back to communities across its network, the company hosted a day of service at Funston Elementary School in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 22. The school was one of a handful selected from across the country this year for a CSX Service Day.

CSX employees were joined by service partners City Year and Chicago-based Action for Healthy Kids. Volunteers made improvements to the school, including creating an outdoor learning space; constructing picnic tables, benches and planters; painting the basketball court and playground equipment; and painting murals on the school’s exterior and outdoor learning spaces.

“We are incredibly grateful to be awarded this grant, which has beautified our school community,” said Julie Hallums, Principal, Funston Elementary School. “The projects that were completed today will help provide an inviting and safe environment for our students and families to enjoy.”  

CSX has deep roots in Chicago, operating two major facilities in the city as well as one facility in nearby Bedford Park. The company operates and maintains nearly 1,400 miles of track across Illinois.

“People see trains as a way to connect local businesses to the global economy, but here in Illinois, there is also a team of nearly 1,000 CSX employees who are active members of the community,” said Tom Livingston, Regional Vice President – State Government and Community Affairs, CSX. “We are proud to be a part of Chicago and we consider it our responsibility to give back to the city that supports us.”

To see photos from the event, check out social media posts with the hashtag #LocalMotive, an ongoing conversation about the company’s presence in the communities it serves through volunteerism, job creation and moving essential goods. You can view the conversation at www.beyondourrails.org/localmotive.