■ Corporate Philanthropy
Continued From Page 26 approximately $ 300,000 to organizations across New Jersey in 2020 , including the United Way , hospitals and local food pantries . The company supported programs like the Meadowlands YMCA , where people lined up in cars for miles to receive donations of groceries . In Hudson County , SUEZ supported an organization helping to feed immigrants who had lost their jobs . Employees raised money for Table to Table ’ s food rescue initiative and participated in local food drives . SUEZ also provided meals to the homeless . The non-profits supported by SUEZ included : The Center for Food Action , Secaucus Food Pantry , Faith and Hope Food Pantry , Office of the Concern Food Pantry , The Food Bank of South Jersey , Rutherford Community Food Pantry , West Milford Presbyterian Food Pantry , Meals on Wheels and Palisades Emergency Residence Corp .
Troy Corporation . Troy Corporation has been a partner within the communities it serves for more than 40 years — actively participating in and working with charitable , business , environmental and local trade organizations from direct financial support to organizations such as the Ironbound Community Corp . in Newark , to landscaping and beautification programs for related daycare , schools and Branchbrook Park . Highlighting this dedication has been the company ’ s annual Feed the Community program , launched every year before Thanksgiving
and conducted throughout the holidays . While Troy implements this program in both Morris County and Essex County — the home base for its offices and facilities — much of its efforts are concentrated in the Ironbound section of Newark . Each year , Troy works with community leaders and public officials to distribute hundreds of turkey dinners for those most in need , as well as to its employees , who live in these communities .
Turtle & Hughes . Turtle & Hughes electrical and industrial distributors answered the urgent need for lifesaving PPE by donating close to 6,500 N95 face masks to hospitals and first responders during the early months of the pandemic . Facing limited supply , many were forced to reuse masks or turn to cloth and conventional surgical masks , which are not as protective . As front-line healthcare workers and local governments sounded the alarm , Turtle responded by donating most of its available inventory , which the firm regularly stocks for its healthcare and pharmaceutical customers .
Valley Bank . During the COVID‐19 pandemic , food banks and food pantries have been hit hard with an increased demand for food , rising food prices and a lack of volunteers . To help its community partners fight food insecurity , Valley allocated $ 575,000 to 14 food bank and food pantry organizations including the Community FoodBank of New Jersey , Table of Hope and America ’ s Grow a Row . These contributions helped the bank ’ s partners continue
to deliver emergency relief in this unprecedented time as the need for it continues to grow . Through this support , Valley was able to provide 5,750,000 meals to help keep communities fed .
YWCA Northern New Jersey . The YWCA of Northern New Jersey is focused on supporting survivors and those impacted by sexual violence ; empowering women and girls ; advocating for the equality of all people ; providing enrichment programs for children and enhancing the health , well-being and self-confidence of people of all ages and abilities . During the COVID‐19 crisis , the organization adjusted its services by offering fully remote , and HIPAA-complaint platforms for counseling services , senior fitness classes , a job readiness series for women and girls leadership development programs . It also doubled down on our racial and social justice work with initiatives like the 21 Day Challenge , Racial Justice Awards and Share The Mic Now , which focused on education , awareness and continuing essential conversations around racial equity .
Every year , the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey pays a special tribute to the philanthropic good works of the business community through its Companies that Care awards , which will take place in September 2021 . Stay tuned for more information and a call for entries to follow in the coming weeks and months .
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