The material handling industry is often focused on ways to make the job easier for its members. Thanks to their generosity, they also lighten the load for those who have a greater need. Here’s a look at some of the recent contributions our industry has made to charities and other deserving recipients.
- Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. Inc. named the winners of its appropriately titled “Lift a Co-Worker, Lift a Community” contest. People nominated co-workers involved in volunteer work by posting a photo and description on the company’s Facebook page. The five winners were Arbor Day Foundation, Amvets National, Feeding America, Best Friends Animal Society and Direct Relief. Each group received either a pallet truck or cash donation.
- First Advantage launched an initiative to assist future generations with the establishment of “Kids Around the Corner”. This program enables First Advantage to donate a portion of their profits to local children’s charities based on the requests of their clients.
- BlueGrace Logistics gave a boost to some four-legged friends in need with its annual “Cats vs. Dogs” pet food drive. In conjunction with AAA Cooper, FedEx Freight and ReedTMS Logistics they raised 44,000 pounds of pet food for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, FL.
- Bastian Solutions and its employees made a gracious donation of their time to Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis, MO. Participants performed valuable tasks such as disinfecting toys and cleaning surgical towels.
DJ Products is proud to be a part of an industry that shows compassion and care for others. Please call us at 800.686.2651 for help with your material handling solutions.