On Monday, March 28 the KitchenAid plant donated $254,433.56 to the Darke County United Way. The dollars that were donated included a dollar for dollar match from The Whirlpool Foundation. The Greenville KitchenAid plant collected donations that totalled $127,216.78 and the Foundation matched this at 100%.
“The money collected was from pledges, multiple sales and fundraisers throughout the year. Our employees have given generously throughout the year to be able to help those that need it in our community and I am very proud of the team”, said Renato Esteves, Plant Lead for the Greenville KitchenAid plant.
“I am extremely grateful to all the people who help plan, coordinate and participate in all our events. My team is dedicated to our community and giving back to it!” Kristian Leonard, Campaign Chair.
“I can’t thank the KitchenAid plant and The Whirlpool Foundation enough for their ongoing support to the Darke County United Way. This is a huge boost for all of the 27 non-profit agencies that utilize these funds for direct services for residents in need including youth, seniors, those in crisis, and those seeking self-sufficiency.” Becca Cotterman, Darke County United Way Executive Director.
Pictured below from left to right are: Nicole Dehart, Product Integration Tech, Becca Coterman, Executive Director of United Way, Ben Collins, Materials Lead, Laurie Mamazza, Safety Specialist, Carrie Hayes, Materials Specialist, Tyler Post, Finance Lead, Megan Simpson, Workplace Organization Specialist, Kristian Leonard, Administrative Coordinator and KitchenAid United Way Campaign Chair, Jason Gruber, Internal Materials Operations and Engineering Lead, Jamie Erisman, Logistics Consumer Service Packaging Specialist, and Renato Esteves, Plant Lead, Greenville Operations
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