Allen Lund Company Honored at Mardi Gras Gala by Verbum Dei High School
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, CA – Allen Lund Company (ALC) is looking to keep the education and success of future generations at the forefront of its company strategies. The company was recently honored for these efforts by the Verbum Dei High School at their Mardi Gras Gala.
The company was recognized for its continued support of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program, which ALC has partnered with for over ten years.
"I envision them becoming model citizens, they are educated young men who know a tough part of life and have risen above it. They can become the very best and most talented people we have in society," said CEO Allen Lund.
The Corporate Work Study Program at Verbum Dei serves as a focal point at for the high school. The program serves as a means for businesses to help students have a college-preparatory education, according to a press release. Through the program, students gain experience via entry-level positions, which earns them relief from the cost of their education, in addition to providing experience in a professional work setting.
"Besides just Verbum Dei, Allen has helped the Catholic Church in Utah and he is Chairman of the Board of the University of Portland. Congratulations on your award from Verbum Dei,” stated Fr. Michael Mandala, S.J. President of Verbum Dei High School.
ALC was honored by Verbum Dei High School during their event on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. During the Gala, Allen Lund was commended for his support and participation of the program.
"Allen and his family are extraordinary human beings, they are always looking out for the community and they do it with an extraordinary family base," stated Timothy R. Busch, CEO, The Busch Firm.
ALC stated that it sees the program as an invaluable resource for Verbum Dei students. The Gala not only honored students for their success, but also raised funds for scholarships.
"He has transformed the Catholic community in Monticello, Utah by building a Catholic Church and made it available to families and youth,” said Mike Smith of Bob Smith Toyota on Allen Lund. “Congratulations on this well deserved and well earned award, I know that it's nothing that you would want but everything you deserve."
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