DOZ Blog

Sharing the gift of Christmas


UW Xmas Service tree
Posted on 2nd December 2011

For each of the past 10 years, DOZ has sponsored at least 3 families to provide food, clothes, and gifts through the United Way of Central Indiana.

DOZ in the news


Posted on 1st December 2011

The Indiana CPA Society’s Fall 2011 publication of CPA IN Perspective featured a handful of the Indiana CPA firms who participated in the annual CPA Day of Service, including DOZ!  According to the publication, “950 INCPAS members participated in the …

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The Season of Plenty


Posted on 29th November 2011

Coburn Place Safe Haven hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for their residents on Saturday, November 19th.  DOZ employees graciously donated food and supplies for the event and a local Boy Scout Troop helped prepare the meal for the residents.  Coburn …

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DOZ Takes Care of Business at the Seeds of Hope Raffle


Posted on 29th November 2011

Seeds of Hope, a women’s recovery home, hosted their 2011 Reverse Raffle Fundraiser at the Indianapolis Colts Complex on Saturday, November 19th.  Seven DOZ employees assisted Seeds of Hope by helping out with the backroom operations and processing auctions payments …

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Get the Word Out!


Posted on 24th November 2011

DOZ employees Whitney O’Brien and Lisa Stiglitz joined the 99.5 WZPL radio crew for the 15th Annual WZPL Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon on November 17th.  The event ran a total of 36 hours and collected donations from listeners all over Indiana in …

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Faith’s Wish Comes True….


Posted on 24th November 2011

Through the Indianapolis chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, DOZ sponsored a young girl named Faith and helped make her dreams of going to Disney World come true.   Faith and her family spent a fun-filled week in Florida where they visited …

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Moving Our Feet for a Great Cause


Posted on 20th November 2011

October was a month of physical activity for DOZ! DOZ employees participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides to End Breast Cancer 5k run/walk on October 15th.  Through cash donations and T-shirt sales, DOZ raised $2,973 to help end …

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2011 Blueprint Celebration


Posted on 18th November 2011

The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) hosted their annual Blueprint Celebration fundraiser on October 6th to raise funds and awareness for their Blueprint to End Homelessness program.  DOZ sponsored a table at the event and sent a group …

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CPA Day of Service


Habitat Logo
Posted on 31st August 2011

On September 23, 2011 DOZ partnered with the Legacy Fund and Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County for the 9th Annual Indiana CPA Day of Service.

Dining to Donate – Tuesday, August 16th


Posted on 28th July 2011

The Community Outreach Committee has set up three easy wasy for everyone to raise funds in order to grant our next child’s wish, all in one night!  It’s called Dining to Donate on Tuesday, August 16th at the Westfield Applebee’s …

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Sorting School Supplies!


Posted on 28th July 2011

On Thursday afternoon, July 21st, a group of 8 DOZ employees visited the warehouse in downtown Indianapolis to help sort the school supplies donated by hundreds of companies throughout the city (including DOZ) in conjunction with Backpack Attack. The volunteers …

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Backpack Attack!


backpack
Posted on 20th July 2011

Help DOZ provide school supplies to students in the Indianapolis-area.

Backpack Attack!


Posted on 14th June 2011

Did you know: 83% of the families in the IPS school system can’t afford the basic school supplies that their children need to go back to school. Students with inadequate supplies suffer an unnecessary struggle to keep up with their …

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Landscaping at Coburn Place


Posted on 11th May 2011

On a Saturday in May, a group of DOZ employees traveled downtown to Coburn Place Safe Haven women’s shelter to plant flowers and do some landscaping around their building.  Take a look at the before and after pictures below! BEFORE  AFTER …

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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful


Posted on 9th May 2011

A small group of DOZ staff participated in the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful event on May 7th, planting trees in a neighborhood near Geist Reservoir on the north side of the city.  Thanks to all who participated!

Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention


Posted on 9th May 2011

In April 2011, DOZ collected enough monetary donations to provide 208 care kits for the Indy Homeless Connect event held at the convention center in downtown Indianapolis, sponsored by the Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP).  Thanks to all …

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Race for the Cure 2011


Posted on 9th May 2011

A DOZ team comprised of 45 staff and family members participated in this year’s Komen Race for the Cure on April 16.  The team raised nearly $700 to donate to breast cancer research!

Merry Christmas!


Posted on 25th December 2010

DOZ has sponsored three families through the United Christmas Service this year.  A big thanks to everyone who purchased presents or donated money to help bring cheer to these families during the holiday season!

What are you thankful for???


Posted on 2nd December 2010

DOZ is thankful they can help out those in need!  Once again, DOZ provided food to the Coburn Place Safe Haven Thanksgiving dinner.  Thanks for all the donations!

DOZ on WZPL 99.5


Posted on 2nd December 2010

Kristie Richey and Molly O’Brien got to join Markeeta on November 18th while she went on the radio to discuss her NYC shopping spree wish that DOZ sponsored.  They also announced DOZ’s commitment to sponsoring another wish this year.  That will …

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2010 CPA Day of Service


Posted on 2nd December 2010

For the 2nd year, DOZ has volunteered our services to Providence Cristo Rey High School for the Indiana CPA Day of Service on October 22nd.  Thanks to all those who helped paint, landscape, and take inventory of supplies, furniture, and …

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DOZ Blood Drive


Posted on 2nd December 2010

On October 20th, DOZ hosted our 3rd blood drive for the year.  Thanks to everybody who donated and helped save some lives! Stay tuned for the next blood drive sometime during busy season.

DOZ is Making Strides Against Breast Cancer


Posted on 2nd December 2010

This was the first year DOZ participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, which was held on October 16th.  Together we raised approximately $2,600 for the cause!  Thanks to everybody who participated!

DOZ Welcomes Markeeta Back From Her Wish!!


Posted on 13th September 2010

On August 26th, DOZ held a reception for Markeeta, who returned back from her shopping spree wish in New York City.  Markeeta’s wish was made possible thanks to the generosity of everybody at DOZ.  Markeeta and her family were so …

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Running for World Water


Posted on 13th September 2010

Special thanks to DOZ’s own Kristie Richey and Mindy Martz for taking time out of their weekend to participate in the 4th Annual Running for World Water 5K in downtown Indianapolis on August 21st.  Look at how much fun these …

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DOZ Volunteers At Gleaners


Posted on 13th September 2010

In July, a group of DOZ employees volunteered at Gleaners Food Pantry to sort and pack up food.  Thank you to those who gave up their Friday to box up food in a hot warehouse!

Back Pack Attack


Posted on 5th August 2010

DOZ collected school supplies for Indianapolis area children as they go back to school.  This year we beat our previous record of 1,200 school supplies! Way to go DOZ!

DOZ Blood Drive


Posted on 5th August 2010

In June, DOZ hosted the first blood drive at our new office.  Thanks to everybody who donated and helped make it the biggest blood drive in Hamilton County that day!!!

DOZ lends a helping hand at Coburn Place


Posted on 5th August 2010

In May, a group of DOZ employees volunteered at Coburn Place Safe Haven to help with the landscaping around their main entrance.  Coburn was very appreciative of the hard work put into removing weeds and ivy and was very pleased …

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