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MEDIA ALERT
August 12, 2015
Yulista Holding Line Employee 2nd Annual Backpack Campaign
What Yulista Holding, LLC Employee 2nd Annual Backpack Campaign
- 3,947 pounds of school supplies including 550 backpacks stuffed with supplies, 270 scientific calculators and three large boxes of classroom supplies
- $18,000 worth of shipping and freight services donated by SBA Global Logistics, Lynden and STG Incorporated
- $10,000 in contributions by YHL, Yulista Aviation, Y-Tech Services, Chiulista Services and Tunista Services
When Aug. 15, 2015
Where
- 10:45a, Akiachak
- 12:45p, Akiak
- 2:45p, Tuluksak
Why
YHL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calista Corporation. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Yulista is the largest subsidiary and the farthest away from Alaska. Staff wanted to support Calista Shareholders and Descendants beyond the revenue they generate. In 2014, about 1,700 pounds of school supplies were donated to students in St. Mary’s and Crow Village Sam School.
Who
- Margaret Pohjola, Calista Corporation Board Chair
- Whitney Dorning, Yulista Holding
- Kayla Williams (from Bethel), Yulista Holding intern
- School staff and students
Quotes
- Margaret Pohjola: “It is wonderful to see Calista staff so involved with our region. I am grateful to see our staff put our primary goal into action beyond scholarships and internships. We also give deep thanks to SBA Global, Lynden and STG Incorporated for donating shipping services.”
- Josh Herren, YHL President: “Calista’s primary strategic goal is to increase services and benefits to our Shareholders and Descendants. As managers we must work hard to provide profits. As moms and dads, it is important to support youth in the Calista Region.”