Jan 4, 2021 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
Our Northwest teammates in the Tennessee area were asked by the Middle Tennessee Association of Realtors to ring the donation bells for the Salvation Army this year. Teammates George and Susan came together, 6 feet apart, to ring the bells outside of a local grocery store in the Nashville area to bring some holiday cheer to the patrons and raise donations for the local Salvation Army locations.
The Salvation Army’s red buckets and bell ringers have become somewhat of a staple during the holidays in our local communities as the volunteer ringers help raise funds that serve nearly 25 million people every year.
George and Susan took the “early” shift and rang the bell while greeting shoppers for two hours. They enjoyed volunteering together in a year that has changed how our teammates are able to give back. You can tell from the photo how much fun the two had! We are grateful for teammates like George and Susan who are still finding ways to serve their communities under the unique circumstances of 2020.
Dec 31, 2020 | Company News
We love our Sawyer Family! Each year, the Sawyer team selects a local family to donate holiday gifts to so that family has presents to unwrap and enjoy on the Christmas holiday. The families chosen would typically be unable to provide a holiday gift to their children/family without the help of their community due to challenging times, so it is something that the Sawyer Exterminating Family truly enjoys coming together on every year.
This year, the team chose a local family that has four wonderful children. They got together as a team to wrap gifts they purchased for the family and then dropped them off prior to the holiday. The team’s Office Manager mentioned that they felt truly fortunate to be able to continue their tradition of giving gifts to a family during a year like 2020 which has been hard for many. Because Sawyer Exterminating was deemed an essential business during the pandemic, the team was grateful to be able to still donate gifts and serve a family in their community.
The team got together while wearing masks to wrap the gifts and dropped them off while maintaining social distancing guidelines. They plan to continue the tradition for years to come, as it is something each teammate looks forward to every year. We’re thankful for this team who serves others so well!
Dec 15, 2020 | Company News
Northwest Exterminating has announced their Piedmont Pest Control brand is moving forward with the Northwest Exterminating name. Piedmont Pest Control has been serving the Laurens community for 30+ years and joined the Northwest Family in 2017, to continue being an extraordinary company creating extraordinary experiences.
Our Piedmont teammates are excited for this transition to the Northwest Exterminating name to continue our commitment to creating healthier environments and Customers for Life. The extraordinary teammates, services, prices, community involvement, and The Mouse are remaining exactly the same.
When asked about the upcoming transition to the Northwest Exterminating name, Laurens’ Service Center Manager, David Nelson said, “When Piedmont Pest chose to partner with Northwest Exterminating in 2017, we did so because Northwest held the same values on how both our internal and external customers should be treated. Becoming a part of Northwest Exterminating has allowed us to continue offering a high level of service and offer total home protection solutions to our customers. I am excited to begin operating as Northwest Exterminating and continue to put our customers first! Trust the Mouse!”
Piedmont Pest Control will begin operating with the Northwest Exterminating name in mid-December 2020. For more information about Northwest Exterminating or the services offered in the Laurens community, click here.
Dec 1, 2020 | Company News
Barnes Exterminating joined the Northwest Exterminating Family in 2018 and has been a trusted Macon pest control company since 1981. Known for their honesty, integrity, and excellence in not only pest control but in their community, Barnes Exterminating will officially serve customers with the Northwest Exterminating name moving forward.
With service centers across the Southeast, Northwest continues to grow and provide each customer with green services and an extraordinary experience. With Barnes officially taking on the Northwest name, we celebrate both the accomplishments from the past while looking forward to growing to better serve our customers in the future.
“These past three years have flown by but have been an amazing experience,” Huey Hood, Macon Service Center’s Manager. “I am so proud to look back and see what we have been able to accomplish in the Macon community, and I take a lot of pride in the entire Macon team! We are excited to continue growing with Northwest!”
Now officially updating their name to Northwest Exterminating, Barnes will continue to serve the Macon community with same teammates, services, and care they have always had in the last 30 years.
Nov 2, 2020 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
In October, our Wildlife and Smyrna service centers joined each other to collect sneaker and book donations for a drive sponsored by Kids Care, Kindness in Doing Service Connecting and Respecting Everyone. Kids Care was started by a mother daughter duo who wanted the world to know that kids do care and can make impactful differences.
The sneakers and books our Wildlife and Smyrna teams graciously donated will be given to local nonprofits and charities including liveSAFE Resources in Marietta. Thank you to these two extraordinary teams; together they donated about 30 pairs of shoes and 40 books!
The Good Deed Team has continued to seek opportunities to serve safely, and this Sneaker and Book Drive–By and Drop Off aligned with COVID protocols perfectly. We are grateful for Wildlife and Smyrna’s willingness to serve our communities. For more information on Kids Care and how you can further volunteer, visit their website.
Oct 26, 2020 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
The Northwest team has formed a partnership with the Gaines Park Senior Living community to help support the incredible residents who call Gaines home. COVID-19 has been difficult on all, and with many unable to visit their family during this time, Northwest corporate, commercial, and training departments wanted to get together to bring a bit of joy to the day of some of the residents.
What started as a mission to create 12 baskets resulted in 24 baskets being created and dropped off to the residents! Below are three that were created by teammates intentionally for a chosen resident.
Resident: Evelyn | Teammate: Paige
Paige from the Northwest Accounting team chose Ms. Evelyn because of their similar interest. Evelyn mentioned a love for bird watching and peanut butter crackers, and as Paige puts it, “We’re kindred spirits I guess.” Paige took the time to handmake a beaded suncatcher for Evelyn to hang in her window and a blanket. She also included some of her favorites: M&M’s and Peanut Butter Crackers.
Evelyn never expected anyone to take the time to do something like this for her! Paige took joy in including everything she was able to within her basket. We are thankful for teammates like Paige who value others well.
Resident: Mr. McNeely | Teammates: Garry & Jim
Wanting to honor a Veteran due to their close military family ties, teammates Garry and Jim chose Gaines Resident Mr. McNeely. He was a Tail Gunner during WW2! Garry and Jim wanted to put together something special as a way to say thank you for his service to our country.
The pair included memorabilia items, candy, a blanket, and other items focused on comfort in their Air Force themed basket. The only goal for Garry and Jim was to honor this Veteran the best way they could and hopefully bring a smile to his face. We’re thankful for this pair serving others well!
Resident: Gail | Teammates: Carol & Linda
When Northwest teammates Carol and Linda paired up to create a basket, they immediately noticed Gaines Resident Gail because of her hobby with Bible studies and devotional books. The two set out to create a basket that fit Ms. Gail’s likes and hobbies to let her know we were thinking about her!
After noting her favorite color as teal, the pair included a teal devotional book, a bookmark, and matching pens! They also included her favorite candy: Sour Patch Kids! Carol mentioned it was fun to go shopping safely for these and a few other fun items specific for Gail! “I can only imagine how the residents are feeling not being able to go out at all right now. We really enjoyed shopping for her,” said Carol.
We are so thankful for this team that when asked to help, they go above the call. With 24 baskets delivered to the Gaines Residents, the team is hoping to remain involved the best we can while staying safe and listening to the regulations necessary to keep the residents healthy!
The baskets were dropped off with a member of the staff who also wrote a kind letter back to the Northwest team about how much the residents appreciated the gifts. Thank you, Gaines Park, for allowing us to bring some smiles during 2020.
Sep 8, 2020 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on most and brought changes for all. The Northwest Family loves to be involved with our community partners as much as possible, and we’ve had to get creative with the changes this year.
With an inspired idea from Jenna on the Northwest Accounting team, some Northwest Good Deed teammates got together to create customized baskets for the Gaines Park Senior Living residents. Teammates chose residents from a list and were provided details about some of their favorite things: color, flowers, snacks, etc. That way, each resident could receive a fun, unique baskets full of their preferred things!
The baskets were meant to show that we’re thinking about these seniors! Though we cannot visit the residents at this time as we usually like to, creating baskets for the seniors was a fun opportunity to be involved, and a small way we could support them.
Only a small number of baskets have been delivered so far! The others will be delivered at the end of the month. We can’t thank the staff at Gaines Park enough for allowing us the opportunity to celebrate these seniors and bring a bit a joy into their day. Also, a big thank you to our Northwest team for joining in on the opportunity and wanting to help any way they could!
Sep 4, 2020 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
The Northwest Newnan Family has always worked to support many local community organizations. One organization the team works with closely and normally volunteers with is the Coweta Pregnancy Center.
The Coweta Pregnancy Service (CPC) provides services to women and families that are in need. They provide pregnancy test, ultrasounds, and counseling for new moms. They are funded through a local church and donationsand are supported primarily by local community volunteers.
The Newnan team came together during the month of August to donate kids clothing to the CPC before the start of the new school year. They were able to collect 4 bags of clothes in total, for boys and girls, ranging from infant to pre-teen size!
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the team is not able to volunteer their time with the organization as much as they would like to, but they still wanted to find a way to support the organization and the people they help every day. The Coweta Pregnancy Center was grateful for the donation, and our team was grateful to be able to find a small way to still serve our Coweta County community.
Thank you, Newnan Team, for your servant’s heart and honoring your community every chance you get!
Sep 1, 2020 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
Northwest’s Newnan team has continued to look for ways to support our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though our ways of serving others look different during these times, the Newnan Family has found creative ways to help community organizations they work closely with throughout the year.
In August, the Newnan team put together a small package for each girl in the Angel House. The gift included a personal journal, letter from the team, coloring pages of their favorite animal or sports team, poems with writing prompts, and one dinner conversation starter! Along with each personal gift, the team gifted the Freedom Writers movie and a gift card to get ice cream party supplies to enjoy while watching the movie!
This creative idea was put together by the team to support and honor the young women of Angels House. Angels House provides a safe, nurturing home for teen girls in crisis. Though the team was not able to hand deliver the gift, they were able to leave it on the doorstep to respect the COVID-19 boundaries.
The team has enjoyed creating a relationship with the Angel House and are always looking for new things they can do with the organization. The girls were so grateful for the small gift and to everyone who takes time to be part of their lives! The Newnan team plans to continue to volunteer and donate to the Angel House. We are thankful for our Newnan’s team desire to help those around them!
For more information on the Angel House and how you can help to support their mission, please visit their website.
