WOOD DALE, IL – (Jan 16, 2025) – Gebrüder Weiss, a 500-year-old international transport and logistics company, announced a corporate sponsorship of Humanity Rising, a student-led nonprofit organization with a mission to build the next generation of leaders and social innovators. Gebrüder Weiss donated $5,000 to support the organization's youth empowerment programs, which included a $1,500 scholarship awarded to an outstanding student changemaker from Schaumburg High School. 

The supply chain company fosters youth career opportunities through its Gebrüder Weiss Supply Chain Leadership Scholarship, collegiate recruiting, and internship programs.  

"Gebrüder Weiss strives to provide opportunities for the next generation of business leaders through scholarships and internships, and we are proud to support Humanity Rising's efforts to empower service-minded students as they pursue their career dreams," says Mark McCullough, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss North America.  

Humanity Rising celebrates the service achievements of high school students and recognizes their contributions to creating a more compassionate and better world. A committee of participating students selected local student Samantha Iller, a senior at Schaumburg High School, to receive the $1,500 scholarship funded by Gebrüder Weiss. Samantha exemplifies the spirit of service and leadership celebrated by Humanity Rising. Her impactful experience rebuilding homes with Adventures in Appalachia highlighted her dedication to creating safe and meaningful spaces for families, a commitment she plans to carry into her future career as a commercial pilot, ensuring safety and comfort for all. 

"I am incredibly grateful to?Gebrüder Weiss?and Humanity Rising for this opportunity. My dedication to serving others has become such an important part of my life and will be part of my career in the future," says Iller. "It's wonderful to see organizations championing young changemakers and providing opportunities for us to thrive."  
 

Humanity Rising continues to expand its recognition outlets for young people, including 

student-led podcasts featuring young changemakers and a film festival competition for high school students with scholarship prizes. 

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About Gebrüder Weiss? 
Gebrüder Weiss, a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air, and sea freight and logistics, is the world's oldest transport company with a history that dates back more than 500 years. The family-owned company employs more than 8,600 people worldwide and boasts 180 company-owned locations. The business presence in North America includes headquarters in Chicago and offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic and social initiatives and is considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. The company's emphasis on superior customer service pairs customized solutions with a single point of contact to provide customers with focused, reliable, and economical solutions. gw-world.com/us 
 

North American Media Contact:
Karolyn Raphael  
Public Relations for Gebrüder Weiss 
[email protected]  
312-494-0422 

About Humanity Rising 

Humanity Rising, a Chicago-based national nonprofit, is on a mission to inspire and empower youth and build compassionate leaders. Through innovator programs, including youth-led podcasts, transformative anti-bullying events, workshops, film festivals, and service scholarships, Humanity Rising mobilizes students around causes that inspire them. The organization's signature program, the RISE UP Challenge, empowers youth to end bullying. Humanity Rising amplifies the voices of outstanding young changemakers and awards scholarships to recognize and celebrate their achievements. Scholarships can be used for college or trade schools, supporting the next generation of leaders committed to positive social change. Students can join the Humanity Rising Movement to gain service opportunities, share their transformative stories and inspire their peers to action. Organizations and individuals can partner with Humanity Rising to celebrate and support young leaders who are shaping a better world. Learn more and join the movement at humanityrising.org.