John Deere
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Mara Sovey
EMAIL
corpcitizenship@johndeere.com
PHONE
OFFICE ADDRESS
One John Deere Place
Moline, IL 61265
With a commitment to those linked to the land, John Deere supports a higher
quality of life for people around the world through advanced products and
services.
John Deere supports economic development, resiliency and safety programs, and
community relations activities in communities where they operate. In Iowa, these
include Des Moines, Dubuque, Quad Cities, Ottumwa, and Waterloo. Key
partners in John Deere communities include chambers of commerce, economic
development corporations, local United Ways and the organizations they support,
food banks and the American Red Cross.
Globally, John Deere aspires to transform under-resourced agricultural
communities in developing countries through distinctive and sustainable solutions
for world hunger focused on farmer training, value-chain enhancement, and water
access and use. Key partners include KickStart, Opportunity International,
TechnoServe, the World Food Program, Water.org, and PYREXA Global. John
Deere also partners with Iowa communities to alleviate hunger overseas through
Foods Resource Bank Growing Projects.
TYPE OF WORK
Corporate
HOW TO HELP
COUNTIES
Activities
Statewide
Iowans who are interested in partnering with John Deere to alleviate hunger are
encouraged to visit their website for more information and to explore possibilities.
John Deere partners with organizations with 501c(3) status through John Deere
Foundation Grants, National Corporate Sponsorships, and Community Relations
Contributions.
John Deere Foundation Grants support initiatives that create lasting impacts for
communities and constituencies served by the requesting organization. National
Corporate Sponsorships support select national organizations, programs, and
events that benefit participants and present John Deere and its products to their
constituents. Community Relations Contributions include monetary donations,
gifts in kind, and local sponsorships that improve the quality of life in communities
where John Deere has a major presence.
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