December 5, 2008 – Orlando, Fla. – In lieu client gifts this holiday season, RL Haines General Contractor decided to give a gift that would reach farther in the community – $10,000 worth of toys for Central Florida Toys for Tots.

“We decided to forego the traditional basket of chocolates for our clients this year,” said Richard Haines, president of RL Haines. “We firmly believe that no child should have to wake up on Christmas morning and not have a gift to unwrap.”

Employees and their families from both companies gathered at Toys “R” Us in Sanford late Thursday evening to purchase the toys, each receiving a ‘budget’ for their shopping cart. The group worked off a one-hour time frame, filling 30 carts with toys ranging from board games and footballs to toy tool boxes and bicycles, all of which will be distributed by Toys for Tots to children in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.

“This was not as easy year for us as we’re in the construction industry, but we are working and staying busy, which is truly something to be thankful for. As a business, it’s our obligation to give back to the community – even when times are tough.”