Since it’s inception in 2001, Platinum IDS has maintained a strong sense of community and Philanthropy in the markets that we service.
Platinum has developed and commercialized services that enable legal teams to work together, collaboratively like never before. As Platinum’s innovative services line started to flourish, sales grew rapidly and the company became profitable. Although the regions that Platinum services is constantly growing, Platinum’s commitment to its customers and communities remains a priority.
As CEO, Michael Holmes institutionalized a philanthropic culture and believed that a corporation could achieve profitability for shareholders while simultaneously supporting the people and the communities that ensured its success. Beginning with small-scale activities focused on community relations, Platinum’s philanthropic involvement grew into a substantial program that leveraged employees’ technical and intellectual capabilities in tandem with the company’s philanthropic investments.
By 2012, Platinum’s corporate philanthropy was based on a clear strategy of leveraging our unique cloud and project management competencies to effect positive change for those who need it most. To this end, Platinum contributes a variable monthly percentage of all profits to organizations ranging from Animal Rescue to Underprivileged Children organizations. As of now, Platinum has several primary philanthropic efforts: including:
* Entrepreneurs for North Texas:
EFNT assists our Member Companies in harnessing the power of their corporate assets through philanthropy and community programs in order to serve social needs while meeting corporate objectives. EFNT provides the due diligence in identifying the most strategic alliances with nonprofit organizations for its Member Companies so that maximum impact on both the company and the community can be achieved. Additionally, EFNT hosts networking events that celebrate corporate philanthropy, tap into the wisdom of accomplished business leaders and provide an exclusive environment for a community of like-minded good corporate citizens.
* Magdelen House:
The Magdalen House was founded in 1987 by a small group of women who were recovering alcoholics. These women believed there was a growing need for a free, safe house for women, who had few or no resources, to withdraw from alcohol. Inspired by the Way Out Women’s Center, a free residential facility in Houston, the founders raised enough money for a month’s rent and groceries and other expenses. A small house on Lovers Lane –with barely enough room to sleep six—was rented and The Magdalen House was born. The founders formed a volunteer board and a steering committee to manage the house. In May 1987, the doors opened to the first six alcoholic women.
* Rainbow Days, Inc:
Rainbow Days, Inc. (RDI) was founded in 1982 in Dallas, TX by current Chief Executive Officer, Cathey Brown. Cathey began the first support group for young children of alcoholics in the Dallas area. During the weekly support group sessions, the children discussed how to manage their feelings, cope with problems and make healthy choices. The demand for these groups grew rapidly. With the increased need, Rainbow Days began implementing support groups in schools, shelters, and other community locations throughout the Dallas community.
* Attorneys Serving the Community:
ASC’s mission is to bring together women lawyers to combine their resources and talents to support local nonprofit organizations whose programs benefit women, children, and families. ASC is also committed to providing its members with personal growth and leadership opportunities, connections in the legal community, and friendship, as it carries out its primary mission of serving our community.
* Communities Foundation of Texas:
Since 1953, Communities Foundation of Texas has grown to become one of the nation’s largest community foundations. CFT represents its donors’ charitable interests and adds value through the foundation’s wealth of community knowledge, along with the leadership of its volunteer board of trustees and the expertise of a professional staff. CFT is committed to serving and understanding donor needs, expertly handling complex gifts, wisely managing charitable funds and leveraging community knowledge to increase charitable impact. CFT serves as a hub for collaboration between philanthropists, nonprofits and other funding organizations across the community.
* Animal Rescue of Texas:
Our Mission is to save lives, keep our community informed on humane education, training and loving treatment of our companions, and finding the best fit for both the animals in our care and potential forever families! We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue organization.
