Accel Inc.- Community Involvement/ Associations

Since 1995, founders Tara and David Abraham have had a strong commitment to philanthropy. Tara Abraham serves on the Red Cross of Columbus Board as well as the OSU Alumni Board. Following her example, Accel and its associates play an active role in supporting their community.

In 2005, over 100 Accel associates donated time and money to the American Lung Association’s Asthma Walk. This was the second year that Accel participated in the American Lung Association event.

Accel supports the following charities and organizations:

Action for Children
American Lung Association
American Red Cross of Columbus
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Children’s Hospital
Columbus Junior B Hockey League
Hurricane Katrina Relief
Kobacker Hospice House - Division of Ohio Health
St. Stephen’s Community House
The Gathering
The New Albany Classic
The Wexner Center for the Arts

The American Lung Association’s Asthma Walk

Associations/Affiliations

Accel, Inc. is affiliated with the following organizations:

Women’s Business Enterprise Council (www.wbenc.org)
Institute of Packaging Professionals (www.iopp.org)
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) (www.nawbo.org)
Cosmetic Executive Women (www.cew.org)
Young Presidents Organization (YPO) (www.ypo.org)
Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce (www.delawareohiochamber.com)
Women President’s Organization (www.wpo.org)