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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. Page | 345