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KBR employees are always finding new ways and opportunities to give back to our local communities. KBR offices across the globe have recently participated in a number of events and charitable causes that have yielded impressive results.Employees Donate to Houston Texans School Supply Drive

As part of KBR's charitable partnership with the Houston Texans Foundation, KBR employees in Houston collected school supplies for children heading back to school. KBR began the school supply drive by hosting a kick-off event in the KBR Tower that featured a former Houston Texans player, Texans cheerleaders, games and prizes.

Throughout the twelve-day supply drive, KBR employees filled donation boxes in various locations in the KBR Tower. KBR surpassed its overall donation goal and filled more than 250 backpacks full of school supplies.

The success of this year's school supply drive is a testament to our employees' dedication to giving back to the local community," said Philip Ivy, Director, Global Communications. "Thank you to all our employees who made a donations throughout the drive and to the Houston Texans Foundation for being outstanding partners."

KBR employees begin the Houston Texans School Supply Drive by donating supplies and attending a kick-off event at the KBR Tower.Engineer Helps Blood Cancer Research Take Flight

KBRwyle chief engineer, Ajay Sehgal, and his wife, Savera, organized a silent auction during the first annual Fly4ACure Kite Festival in Leonardtown, Maryland.

The event's proceeds went to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to benefit blood cancer research. Ajay and Savera's efforts contributed to the overall success of the Fly4ACure fundraiser campaign, which raised more than $400,000 in seven weeks.

"Thank you to all our supporters for an amazing Kite Festival and Students of the Year Campaign," said Fly4ACure campaign organizers. "We couldn't have done it without you! With over 800 unique donors, our community came through in ways beyond what we imagined."Leatherhead Office Competes on the Field for Charity

KBR's Leatherhead office in the United Kingdom competed in the Pitch up & Play rounders tournament on September 12. KBR partnered with campus neighbors Unilever and CGI on the field as all proceeds went in support of local charities Combat Stress and Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People.

"Our KBR team had an amazing time out on the field in support of the Queen Elizabeth Foundation and Combat Stress," said Jane Saunders, Communications Manager, Hydrocarbons Services EMEA. "The initiative's success is evidence of our employees' dedication to giving back to our local communities. Thank you to all who participated!"

"Thank you, KBR, for initiating and organizing the Pitch up & Play Inter-campus rounders event," said Sue Pressey, Corporate & Community Fundraising Manager, Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People. "It was a fantastic event and good to see a global company committing at grassroots level. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and we look forward to more events with KBR and our other neighbors."

This is the first in a series of charity initiatives to support the two charities.

KBR employees in Leatherhead compete in a rounders tournament for local charities.US Government Services Business Unit Races for a Cause

KBRwyle's Engineering Business Unit from Lexington Park, MD, held its annual Employee Appreciation BBQ on June 14 that featured a cornhole tournament, a dunk tank and other events.

Employee-raised funds went towards the registration of the KBRwyle Pirates of the Patuxent Dragon Boat Team. Fifty percent of the registration funds were raised, which KBRwyle matched, getting the full registration paid.

Seventeen employees enlisted in the KBRwyle Pirates of the Patuxent crew and rowed in full pirate regalia on August 18. The third annual Dragon Boat Race brought about awareness and money to help Southern Maryland Community Resources (SMCR) to provide inclusive programs for people with developmental differences.

This organization is important to KBRwyle employees, as many employees have children and loved ones with special needs.

KBRwyle employees pose for a team picture before racing in the Dragon Boat Race in Maryland.Team Sponsors Amusement Park Trip for Orphanage

The KBRwyle LOGCAP IV team based near Zagan, Poland began working with a local orphanage last year when looking for ways to give back to the local community. In December, the team told the 27 children at the orphanage that they would be taking them to a local amusement park for the day in June. Over 6 months later, that day finally arrived and the children and five caregivers from the orphanage got the experience of a lifetime.

The group made the trip to Energylandia, the largest amusement park in Poland. Children and orphanage staff were extremely pleased with the KBRwyle LOGCAP IV team's generosity in sponsoring this activity.

"Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our friends with KBRwyle, our dream came true," said Natalia Swaryczewska, Association of Friends of Hansel and Gretel secretary. "This was an once-in-a-lifetime experience that the children will never forget."

"KBRwyle LOGCAP IV strives to make a positive impact on local economies where we live and work," said Mike Flanagan, Vice President Operations. "We offer employment, business opportunities and, in this case, we supported the children who need it the most."

A certificate of gratitude and a painting completed by one of the orphanage children were presented to Martin Isaac, Facilities Supervisor, showcasing the children's utmost gratitude for the trip of their dreams.

Our employees previously supported the orphanage in Poland as reported in the story "KBRwyle Delivers a Joyous Holiday to Polish Orphanage" published at KBR.com on January 29, 2018.

KBRwyle's LOGCAP IV team in Poland treated children and caregivers from a local orphanage to a day of fun at Energylandia, Poland's largest amusement park.South Australian IMPACT Team Organize Food Drive

Throughout the month of June, members of IMPACT, KBR's young professional organization, in Adelaide, South Australia, coordinated an office-wide food drive to raise awareness about food waste and food security within the office. Employees donated non-perishable food items for OzHarvest, Australia's leading food rescue charity.

Our employees' efforts also contributed towards helping combat hunger in the local area. Donated food items were redistributed by OzHarvest to other charitable organizations in South Australia. Overall the food drive collected the equivalent of over 3000 meals.

"A special thanks to our IMPACT team's efforts throughout the OzHarvest food drive," said Carla Rossimel, Australian National IMPACT Chairperson. "Their work has made a significant difference in the South Australian community, and such initiatives are something that the Australian IMPACT team are passionate about continuing to drive."

Members of South Australia's IMPACT hold an office-wide food drive to raise awareness for food waste and food security.

Our employees continue to make meaningful differences by giving back to their local communities through a variety of means. Philanthropy is at the core of KBR's company culture and we are proud of the time and energy our employees devote to volunteering and helping those in need."