Oklahoma City-based Paycom Software said it raised $150,000 for The Courage Foundation through the national Burpees for Vets fitness challenge, according to a company press release published Monday, Nov. 9.
The company said it donated funds for every burpee its employees completed. Paycom employees across the country have done more than half a million burpees since 2022, the release said.
"Year after year, this is one of my favorite campaigns to support because of the awareness it raises and the impact it has on those who have served our country," Tiffany McGowen, senior executive vice president of HR and talent acquisition at Paycom, said in the release.
Sid Ellington, strategic advisor to The Courage Foundation board of directors, said in the release that the partnership provides real resources for veterans facing the transition to civilian life.
"Paycom's commitment ensures veterans have the support they need to thrive," Ellington said.
The money goes to the foundation's Veteran Integration Program. That program gives registered veterans a free, 12-month program of peer support, coaching and self-regulation training, according to the release. It includes breath work and daily routine planning.
Paycom also participates in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, which provides transitioning service members with paid work experience, the release said.
