At CDS, we believe leadership extends beyond the workplace. It’s about making a tangible impact in the communities we serve. That commitment was on full display this fall through the inspiring work of Giovanni Rutigliano, Vice President of Sales at CDS New Jersey.

On September 22, Giovanni led the 5th Annual Saint James Social Services Golf Outing at the Black Bear Golf Course in Franklin, NJ. This event brought together 84 golfers to support Saint James Social Services Corporation, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity and providing essential resources to families in Newark and Essex County.

Giovanni has served as chair of this event for the past four years and Vice President of the organization’s board, deepening his commitment to the cause. Under his leadership, and with support from community partners like CDS, this annual outing has raised nearly $100,000 to support families in need.

Vesta Godwin Clark, Executive Director of Saint James Social Services Corporation, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Giovanni and CDS for their ongoing partnership and sponsorship. The impact goes far beyond dollars raised. It represents meals provided, families supported, and communities strengthened.
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For Giovanni, this is personal. “I’m proud to work for a company that encourages and empowers its people to give back,” he shared. “Being part of something that truly makes a difference is incredibly meaningful.”

As we continue to grow, our focus remains clear: supporting our communities just as much as we support our customers. By backing our team’s leadership in service, we strengthen the bonds between our business, our people, and the communities around us.