Bennett Thrasher Foundation to Teach Again: Firm Volunteers with Junior Achievement Again in 2008 > Bennett Thrasher CPA, Certified Public Accountants & Financial Consultants, Atlanta, GA

Friday, May 02, 2008

Bennett Thrasher Foundation to Teach Again: Firm Volunteers with Junior Achievement Again in 2008
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Bennett Thrasher Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Atlanta-based CPA firm Bennett Thrasher will align with Junior Achievement again this year to teach some valuable lessons on Thursday, May 15 to students at Lockheed Elementary School. The significant volunteer effort will be the firm’s second time volunteering with Junior Achievement.

The half-day event will involve the entire school, with topics that include saving and spending, regional resources, and how individuals and businesses contribute to the community and nation. Junior Achievement of Georgia’s K-12 curriculum-aligned programs are designed to be delivered in the school setting, as well as in after school and summer camp programs across Georgia.

Seventy volunteers from Bennett-Thrasher will help the organization bring an understanding of the “economics of life” to students for the day event.

Junior Achievement of Georgia, Inc.

Using hands-on experiences, Junior Achievement of Georgia helps young people understand the “economics of life.” JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential by bridging the business and education communities. JA’s success depends on the involvement of people who want to make a difference in the life of a child, which is possible through volunteering time or donations. During the 2005-2006 school year, JA of Georgia impacted over 101,000 students statewide through six district offices located in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, and Savannah. For more information, visit www.georgia.ja.org

Founded in 1980 by Rick Bennett and Ken Thrasher, Bennett Thrasher PC has become one the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the Atlanta area.

Established in 2003, the Bennett Thrasher Foundation is directed by an all associate board that carries out the mission of assisting charitable organizations in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan area.

Mission Statement

Through the Bennett Thrasher Foundation, Bennett Thrasher shareholders and associates give their talents, gifts, and service to charitable organizations fostering the long term development and success of individuals in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Community.

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