April 22, 2026

Powered by People: 2025 Corporate Citizenship

Corporate Citizenship is one of our ten Core Values, driven by employee ideas and participation. Last year we supported 62 charitable organizations through volunteer hours, monetary donations and in-kind donations.

Corporate Citizenship Committees dedicate themselves year-round to creating opportunities that raise funds, engage employees, and support the communities where we live and work. Whether it’s jeans days, donation drives, raffles, or golf outings, these efforts make a meaningful impact on charitable organizations—and none of it would be possible without your continued enthusiasm and participation.

 

WHAT WE DID

When it comes to helping others, the possibilities are truly endless. Our efforts are shaped by the unique needs of our communities, as well as the preferences and strengths of each committee. Some locations enjoy hosting raffles to raise funds, while others prefer participating in events outside the workplace. No matter what the approach is, every effort is made with the same goal in mind because, as the saying goes, every little bit helps. Like in 2024, our most popular initiatives include donation drives (such as school supplies, nonperishable food, hygiene products, pet supplies, clothing, and toys) and fundraisers like bake sales, coupon book sales, golf outings, and raffles.

 

HOW MUCH WE COLLECTED

As an organization, we raised $211,000 ($178,500 cash contributions + $32,500 in-kind donation valuation). The really incredible part is that 69% of that amount was funded by our generous Employees! The Company funded 18% of the donations and the rest (13%) was a combination of employee and company support.

 

WHO WE SUPPORTED

Together, we helped 62 organizations work toward achieving their goals in 2025. Here’s a breakdown of who we supported by category:

 

  • Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations: Make-A-Wish, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, United Way of the Plains, Women in Need, Must Ministries, Guardian Angel Community Services, Humanitarian Service Project, Neighborhood Center in Hardin County, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Toys for Toys, Voice of Hope, BARC, Just Cause Create Joy, Heartbeat of Hardin County
  • Healthcare, Specialized Services, Food Banks & Basic Needs Support: Children’s Hospital of Minnesota, Hardin County ARC, Fondy Food Pantry, Food2Share, Stanly County Food Bank, S.O.U.P. Kitchen, Simply Hygiene, Not by Choice Outreach, Salvation Army Food Bank
  • Schools, Education, School-Related Groups & Student Programs: Benbrook Elementary, Ridgemont School, Southeast Polk Community School District, Kenton Athletic Boosters, Kenton Band Boosters, Hardin Northern FFA, Kenton High School E-Sports, Leadership Academy
  • Youth & Family Organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac, 4-KIDS Sake, Paulding Cops for Kids
  • Sports Teams & Recreational Groups: Kenton Baseball, Ridgemont Softball, Ridgemont Youth Summer Sports Association, Kenton Soccer Association, Hardin County Sports, Great Midwest Sports, Dance Studio
  • Community Service & Outreach Programs: Outreach Indiana, Franklin County Homeless Shelter, Esther House, St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, Main Street Promotions Committee, 360 Communities, Family Resources Inc.
  • Civic, Agricultural or Special Interest Groups: Hardin County 4-H Horse Council, Ohio Western Horse Association, Kenton Moose, Bowling Sponsor Hardin Hills Tournament, CASI Senior Secret Santa, Franklin County Creek Clean-Up Project, Hardin County Poultry Banquet, Jamaican Hurricane Relief, Jeremy McLane Memorial


WORKING FOR WISHES

Our Company Philanthropy is Make-A-Wish® and our efforts across all organizations added up to $96,500. This amount was achieved through employee participation in divisional fundraisers and community donations, especially in the case of our Integrity Stainless Annual Golf Outing (which contributed nearly $40,000 to Make-A-Wish in 2025).

 

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

It takes a dedicated group of individuals who go above and beyond their everyday responsibilities to serve on their division’s Corporate Citizenship Committee. These teams select the organizations we support, plan fundraisers and events, and inspire engagement across the workforce. Their commitment and hard work are the foundation of our Corporate Citizenship success.

 

If you would like to participate in identifying and planning your division’s events, please reach out to your HR Generalist.