USS Gives Back
USS makes $5,000 donation to help fight hunger
At United Site Services, we know Thanksgiving is what its name says: a time to give thanks. But, we also know the holiday season is about something else—namely, supporting the communities where we work and live. That’s one of the reasons we recently gave our associates a fun-yet-charitable challenge: Send us a video of their…
Read MoreWorld Portable Sanitation Day is a Day to Remember
World Portable Sanitation Day is on November 19. This annual event is a day for many of us in the U.S. to acknowledge our good fortune at having sanitation facilities readily available to us, while also recognizing that in many regions of the world, people do not enjoy this luxury. There are, in fact, large…
Read MoreMinimizing disasters: how to prepare for the ones you can see coming, and respond quickly to the surprises
NOAA says the odds are 75% that the 2018 hurricane season will be at or above average. There have been 427 confirmed tornadoes already in 2018. Heavy storms and flooding have been a fixture in the news all year. Kilauea has continued to erupt for eight weeks, changing Hawaii’s Big Island. The point is that…
Read MoreUSS Honors Veterans, Celebrates Armed Forces Day
As Armed Forces Day (May 19) approaches, United Site Services continues its mission of hiring, supporting and honoring American veterans. To those who have served in the military, we express our heartfelt appreciation of the bravery they have shown and the sacrifices they have made in defending our country. At USS, we are proud to:…
Read MoreUSS Raises $10,000 to Support Veterans
In October 2017, we launched an employee-driven fundraiser to coincide with Thanksgiving. Our associates were “challenged” to send a short video clip of a fun and family-friendly turkey impersonation. For every employee participating, USS would make a cash donation to the non-profit Hire Heroes USA. They provide free employment services to thousands of transitioning U.S. military members,…
Read MoreWhat Is World Toilet Day?
World Toilet Day, in conjunction with World Portable Sanitation Day on November 19, is about taking action to reach the 2.4 billion people living without a toilet and inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. The theme of World Toilet Day 2017 is ‘wastewater,’ focusing on how proper sanitation allows for proper wastewater treatment…
Read MoreUnited Site Services Collects 11,535 Lbs. of Food and Raises $6,941 to Help Fight Hunger
In the United States, one in seven people struggles with hunger, and many rely on food from local food banks to help feed their families. The holiday season is an especially difficult time, with many not knowing when they will get their next meal. That’s why United Site Services initiated the United Gives Back Campaign…
Read MoreUSS Gives Back 2016: Nationwide Thanksgiving Food Drive
United Site Services has been working with Feeding America this season to collect food donations. Each branch provided donated food to local area food banks this week. Canned food collection ran from November 7th through November 22nd, 2016. This food drive provides wholesome and nutritious meals to individuals and families in our communities. Together, local USS associates in your…
Read MoreEvery Set Needs a Restroom: Access to Rental Toilets on Location
You are a location manager on a major movie set. You’ve got a lot of big decisions to make with lots of details to consider. The last thing you are probably thinking about is the availability of toilets on or near your sets, but you need to think about these things because your film crew…
Read MorePortable Toilet ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
We participated in our own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge, the Portable Toilet ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. We were inspired by Matt Damon and his toilet water challenge. The use of portable toilets saves billions of gallons of fresh water annually. In support, we have donated to ALS and Water.org.
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