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Troy Corporation has been a partner within the communities it serves for more than 40 years . Actively working with community , charitable , business , environmental and local trade organizations , the company has sought to improve the communities in which its employees and their families live — from direct financial support to organizations such as the Ironbound Community Corp . to beautification programs for related daycare , schools and the Branchbrook Park . Highlighting this dedication is Troy ’ s annual Feed the Community program , conducted every year through Thanksgiving and the holidays . Implemented in both Morris County and Essex County — the home base for its facilities in New Jersey — most efforts are concentrated in the Ironbound section of Newark . Each year , Troy works with community leaders and public officials in that community to distribute hundreds of turkey dinners for those most in need , as well as to many employees — the vast majority of whom live in these communities .
UnitedHealthcare
On Sept . 23 , 2021 , more than 150 donors , partners , sponsors and supporters gathered for an evening of fundraising and networking at the beautiful Liberty House restaurant in Jersey City , New Jersey in support of the
UnitedHealthcare Children ’ s Foundation . It was a celebration around helping kids and changing lives , enjoying scenic views of the New York City skyline , dining and socializing . Guests were entertained by Fat Boi ’ s Brass Band , a New Orleans funk and jazz group , and keynote speaker Boomer Esiason , sports analyst and former National Football League quarterback . The evening fundraised more than $ 115,000 to support more than 95 medical grants for kids in the northeast .
Valley Bank
During the pandemic , food banks faced an increased demand for food , rising food prices and a lack of volunteers . To help our community partners , Valley allocated $ 575,000 to 14 food bank and food pantry organizations across our footprint . Our contributions helped provide 5,750,000 meals . “ Because of partners like Valley , who support our programs , our general operations and give their time as volunteers , Community Foodbank of New Jersey ( CFBNJ ) has been able to respond to a significant increase in hunger in our state ,” said CFBNJ President and CEO Carlos Rodriguez . In November 2021 , Valley associates donated canned goods and contributed more than 250 hours of volunteer time to help fight local food insecurity . Our associates supported local organizations
like Citizens 4 Humanity , Jersey Cares , The Community FoodBank of New Jersey , Fresh Youth Initiatives , Boca Helping Hands , Table of Hope , Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and Montgomery Area Food Bank .
YWCA Northern New Jersey
YWCA 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 . In early 2021 we launched Ureeka , an online community dedicated to helping non-white women and entrepreneurs build their businesses by providing them with tools , resources and mentorship opportunities . Our Girl ’ s Empowerment programs like empower ( U ) niversity , GEN on the GO and SAS Girls offer leadership development and STEM-based learning experiences for young girls and teens . In addition , wellness centered workshops for seniors like Fitness Fridays , our daily fitness classes and health-based programs are designed to keep this population feeling fit and connected to their peers . We continue our racial and social justice work with the 21 Day Challenge , Racial Justice Awards and Share The Mic Now .
NJMEP Manufacturing Cares Awards
Custom Picture Frames Custom Picture Frames cheered up many families living in New Jersey during the holiday season . They worked with NJMEP ’ s Manufacturing Cares program to ensure veterans had gifts for their families during the holidays . Their CEO , Anthony Fontana , approached NJMEP with an opportunity to donate 12 pallets of toys , which equates to more than $ 7,000 of merchandise , to New Jersey veterans last November . Toy donations are among the many ways this successful custom framing manufacturer , located in Somerset , New Jersey , has given back to the community . Custom Picture Frames has been committed to contributing back to the state through a variety of ways that includes helping revitalize local businesses . In addition , this Small NJMEP “ MADE in New Jersey Manufacturer of the Year ” nominee created many workforce opportunities for residents in their town at their headquarters and production warehouse .
Kuehne Chemical
This industrial chemical manufacturer is not a stranger to giving back to the community . One big way they ’ re stepping up efforts to give back is through addressing hunger , which impacts thousands of residents daily in New Jersey . They raised $ 5,000 for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey through NJMEP ’ s Manufacturing Cares food drive in which over 15,000 meals were able to be distributed to residents throughout the state . They plan to continue this contribution in 2022 . As a long-term manufacturer with New Jersey roots for over a century , they have done plenty of goodwill . Kuehne Chemical also helped the police and fire departments to secure new vehicles , adopted a highway section in Delaware , packaged and donated personal care bags for the military and provided bleach for a CCNJ member to distribute to hospitals in need of disinfectant cleaners at no cost .
Turtle & Hughes
Turtle & Hughes has made efforts to leave a positive impact on the community and country . Their generosity includes a donation to the NJMEP ’ s ‘ Manufacturing Cares ’ Food Drive last year . They donated $ 2,500 to the food drive . Through this generous donation , they ’ ve ensured many families throughout New Jersey have meals . In addition to the donation , this independent , woman-owned business has made it a goal to become environmentally conscious . Being one of the nation ’ s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors , they ’ ve made it a mission to drive sustainability through their business . They plan to achieve carbon neutral electricity by 2035 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050 .
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