COMMON GOOD
2024
GOOD AWARDS
GROOV-PIN CORPORATION
WINNER , MEDIUM CATEGORY : 50 – 249 employees LOCATION : Smithfield , groov-pin . com
Groov-Pin creates engineered fasteners with precision turning capability to improve performance of manufacturers ’ assemblies and operations , all in a socially responsible way while also creating employment opportunities .
Groov-Pin and employees have fundraised and participated in walks hosted by local chapters of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and the National Alliance on Mental Illness . Employees fundraise individually for the company team with Groov-Pin offering a corporate contribution .
Each year , Groov-Pin also hosts a holiday basket raffle in each plant , with funds going toward local organizations chosen by employees . The company has given at least $ 500 each to groups like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , the Alzheimer ’ s Association and the Lung Cancer Research Foundation , with Groov-Pin matching the ticket sale amounts .
In September 2024 , Groov-Pin employees raised funds for and participated in the Let ’ s Get Moving Walk in Wickford through St . Paul ’ s Episcopal Church . The event raised more than $ 10,000 for the organization Our Little Roses , which supports education and health care for girls in Honduras .
PHOTOGRAPHY : ( THIS PAGE ) COURTESY OF GROOV-PIN CORPORATION . ( OPPOSITE PAGE , LEFT ) COURTESY OF COX COMMUNICATIONS ; ( RIGHT ) COURTESY OF BANKNEWPORT .
JUDGE ’ S TAKE : “ We ’ ve always tried to recognize companies that make it easy for employees to go above and beyond both financially and with their time , and it ’ s clear Groov-Pin exemplifies that . At a time when some companies are pulling back on their community involvement , it ’ s refreshing to see a local business that prioritizes community giving .” — Lauren Clem
“ There are so many huge companies that have the ability to give back , and don ’ t . Groov-Pin isn ’ t a large company with a recognizable name like a bank or insurance firm , but it still makes every effort to make a difference in ways big and small .” — Jamie Coelho
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