Category: Corporate Social Responsibility
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EZ Office Products to Contribute to Second Harvest Food Bank During Community Initiative in December
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Laurel Cavalluzzo, lcavalluzzo@sortismarketing.com, (703) 629-5693
EZ Office Products to Contribute to Second Harvest Food Bank During Community Initiative in December
Madison, WI – December 3, 2018 – In support of Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, EZ Office Products is donating three meals for each order placed with the company in December.
According to Second Harvest, approximately 1 in 10 people in the community don’t know where or how they will obtain their next meal. Since 1986, the organization has provided more than 100 million meals to people who face hunger. Despite the vast quantity of meals donated, there is still not enough to meet the need.
EZ Office Products President Rose Molz is looking to help close the gap between availability and need before the end of 2018.
Molz explains that Second Harvest has a special place in her heart, especially when it comes to helping hungry children in the community. “An important part of Second Harvest’s mission is to provide food to children. For me, this is important as I look to support charitable causes that directly help our next generation. This December, I am excited that EZ Office Products – as well as our customers – will have a hand in providing support to such a fantastic organization!”
More details about this initiative with Second Harvest Food Bank is available here.
ABOUT EZ Office Products
EZ Office Products is the only independent office supply company in the greater-Madison area. A Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) company, EZ Office Products was founded in 2006 by Rose and Gary Molz. The company embraces old-fashioned values and principles that include honesty, great products at fair prices, friendly and knowledgeable service, and has the desire to make a positive difference in the world by giving back to the local and global community.
The company has been an MPower Business Champion, a nationally recognized model for achieving sustainability success from within an organization.
More information: www.ezofficeproducts.com or 608-310-4300.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ezofficeproducts
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ezoffice
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Ford Motor Company donates to Nationwide Trophy Recycling Program
For over 30 years Total Awards & Promotions has been accepting old trophies that people couldn’t throw away but wanted them to have a second life. They recycled the parts and re-gifted some to non profits.
In 2007 it became the Nationwide Trophy Recycling Program that would ‘Pay it Forward’ to nonprofits across the country. TrophyRecyclingProgram.com
Every day boxes full of people’s trophies, medals and awards are received that are then recycled and reused. This saves all the marble from going to the landfill as well as rods, nuts, columns, and figures. Those parts are then remade into new trophies that are donated for free to 501c3′s nationwide.
The recycling program supports nonprofits by giving them awards and recognition they don’t have a budget to purchase. This allows them to recognize volunteers, award members, sponsors, and give out at fund raising events.
This year the Ford Motor Company found the Trophy Recycling Program and is donating thousands of certificate holders, diploma covers, and certificate plaques, to give to nonprofits.
With a certificate holder you can give the recipient more than just a piece of paper, but something that they can actually hang on the wall or upright on their desk.
In order to help support the program the company will be selling a portion of the certificate holders to the public. The proceeds will help support the trophy recycling program and help ‘Pay it Forward’ to nonprofits everywhere.
If your nonprofit could use certificate holders, awards, and recognition, give us a call today to discuss the options.
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Dental Health Associates Gives Back to the Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jamie Gindt
Marketing Strategist
608-661-6334
jgindt@dhamadison.com
DENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
New Patient Big Give Donation Begins in November
Madison, WI (November 5, 2018) Dental Health Associates announces Big Give Donation Event. This event will support local organizations with a monetary donation of $75.00 on behalf of new patients in November and December. The Big Give will start on November 1, 2018 and continue through December 31, 2018 at 6 of their General Dentistry Clinics: East, Downtown, University, Old Sauk, Gammon, and Fitchburg. In January all new patient donations will be announced and distributed in person to these organizations. This will be the first Big Give Donation Event for Dental Health Associates.
To qualify, new patients are required to visit one of 6 designated Dental Health Associates Clinics and their appointment must include an exam, cleaning, and x-rays. Participating patients must mention the Big Give Event when they call to schedule their appointment or during their new patient visit. After the event is mentioned the patient will have the opportunity to choose one of these non-profit organizations: Dane County Humane Society, Ronald McDonald House, Gilda’s Club, or More Smiles Wisconsin.
Dental Health Associates has a network of 7 dental clinics located in the area. Over the years, they have grown from only performing general dentistry to also having orthodontics, periodontics, and endodontics.
“The Big Give Event is a great opportunity for us to support local organizations that will use these funds to help Madison continue to be a great place to live and work. We are excited to partner with our new patients and support organizations that are important to them. As a company, we are dedicated to promoting the well-being of our patients, employees, and communities,” said Dr. Brian Sweeney, a General Dentist and Partner of Dental Health Associates. Over the years Dental Health Associates has supported hundreds of events and local organizations in Madison and surrounding communities.
In 1969, a group of five dentists formed Dental Health Associates of Madison, Ltd. They saw the need for a complete range of services at a single location. Since their inception, the concept of dentists joining together has provided many benefits for both the patients and the practitioners. They have 32 dentists and auxiliary staffing over 250. They have grown from one location to seven locations throughout Madison: Downtown, University, East, Gammon, Old Sauk, West Orthodontics, and Fitchburg. To learn more about Dental Health Associates you can visit their website at: www.dhamadison.com
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Starion Bank offers flood assistance
Many property owners, including Starion Bank, experienced damage during the recent flooding. As a community bank, Starion is committed to helping its neighbors in times of trouble and one way the bank can do that is through disaster relief financing assistance.
Starion Bank has implemented two special programs in response to the flooding:
Customers with existing consumer loans can defer payments for up to three consecutive months through the end of the year.1
New consumer loans and home equity loans up to $25,000 are available with no origination charge or application fee, 0.00% APR2 for the first three months and no payments for the first three months. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 31, 2018.
“It is our hope that these programs will help ease the burdens people are experiencing during this difficult time,” said Brian Fisher, Starion Bank market president. “We know how trying flood recovery can be. This is a way to help others as well as thank our customers for their patience with the recovery efforts on our own building.”
Individuals and businesses interested in either program can talk to a Starion banker by calling 608-224-5550 or visit www.starionbank.com/flood for more detailed information.
About Starion Bank
Starion Bank is a $1.25 billion family-owned community bank with a full line of commercial, personal and mortgage banking services. Started in Oakes, N.D., in 1969, Starion opened in the Madison area in 2006 and has three locations: 1651 John Q. Hammons Drive, Middleton; 5900 Gisholt Drive, Monona; and 350 South Grand Avenue, Sun Prairie. The bank has 12 branches in North Dakota.
Online
www.starionbank.com
www.facebook.com/starionbank
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1Consumer loans only, does not include real estate or CD secured loans. Consumer loans must be in good standing. Interest will continue to accrue. Deferring payment will extend the maturity date of the loan. The deferred payment will not be insured by accident/health, GAP or credit life insurance, if applicable. Offer only good in September, October and November.
2Annual Percentage Rate. Offer of credit subject to approval. Offer requires a Starion Bank checking account. Can be combined with other offers. Does not include bridge, construction or adjustable rate mortgage loans. Escrow accounts will not be offered on home equity loans. After the first three months, the annual percentage rate and monthly payments will increase and be based on the rate sheet effective at the time of loan consummation. The annual percentage rate and monthly payments will be applicable for the remaining term of the loan. Applications accepted through 10/31/18. Payment Example: $25,000 loan with a 60 month term and APR of 4.75% would result in a payment of $490.77. For credit secured by a first lien on a dwelling, the payment amount does not include taxes and insurance premiums. Actual payment obligations will be greater.
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31st Annual Heat’s On Project Seeks Dane County Veteran Homeowners to Receive Free Furnace Maintenance
For Immediate Release:
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Contact: Julie Walsh, Julie.Walsh@mechanicalindustries.org
Phone: 608-288-1414
31st Annual Heat’s On Project Seeks Dane County Veteran Homeowners to Receive Free Furnace Maintenance
MADISON, WI – Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) and Steamfitters Local 601 will host the 31st Annual Heat’s On event on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Over 60 area steamfitters will volunteer a day of labor to inspect and service heating systems in qualified veterans’ homes. Trucks and equipment used for the day are donated by local union heating contractors, and replacement parts are donated by area suppliers. Heat’s On is seeking requests for veteran homeowners in Dane County area to receive free furnace maintenance during this year’s event.
“Giving back to the community and helping to protect our veterans who have fought and protected us is an honor and a privilege,” says Paul Christensen, Owner of 1901, Inc., a heating, cooling, and plumbing contractor in Madison. “Heat’s On is one of our favorite days at the office. I’m proud of our team who volunteer their time to make sure our veterans are safe for the upcoming winter.”
Criteria to receive free maintenance:
Veteran home owner, or surviving spouse
Dane County Resident
Gas Furnace
If you are a veteran home owner, or a surviving spouse of a veteran, and are interested in having Heat’s On come check your furnace, contact one of these sponsoring organizations by September 28 to be considered for free furnace maintenance:
Dane County Veteran Service Office (CVSO), phone: 608-266-4158
Madison VA Hospital – Patient Education Resource Center, phone: 608-280-2031
Homeowners who do not meet the criteria, but would like to have their heating systems serviced, can contact the MSC office at 608-288-1414 for a union contractor referral.
Heat’s On has been serving Dane County residents since 1987, and have performed maintenance services on over 2,500 furnaces. The purpose of Heat’s On is to reduce the occurrence of residents going without heat or facing other life-threatening emergencies associated with home heating systems.
“Lack of maintenance and dirty filters can shorten the life of a furnace,” says Brad Werlein, President of General Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., a commercial and residential heating and cooling contractor in Madison. “Something this simple can save not only hundreds of dollars in fuel costs, but it can save a life as we experienced during last year’s event.”
Last year, Heat’s On replaced the furnace of a World War II veteran who had been taken to the hospital twice with carbon monoxide poisoning. The leak in the furnace that was causing the poisoning was discovered and fixed by Heat’s On.
About MSC:
MSC is a non-profit contractor association representing union contractors in the heating, piping, air conditioning, and sheet metal industry. Their members are dedicated professionals who provide high-quality, cost efficient products and services with a commitment to safety.
About Steamfitters Local 601:
Steamfitters Local 601 is comprised of approximately 2,400 members, and represents a 14-county area in southeastern Wisconsin. While the majority of membership is comprised of Steamfitters and Refrigeration/Service Fitters, they also represent other classifications such as gas distribution, helpers, and welders. Their members work on a variety of jobsites including residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, breweries, and power plants.
Participating MSC Contractors (Madison):
1901, Inc. (formerly H&H Industries), Owner Paul Christensen, phone: 608-273-3434
All Comfort Services, President Kendall Richards, phone: 608-838-7300
Commercial Air, Service Manager Tami Schultz, phone: 608-221-8886
General Heating & Air Conditioning, Labor Manager Mike Polster, phone: 608-271-3900
Participating Supply Houses:
Design Air, Branch Manager Barb Verbitsky, phone: 608-226-0344
First Supply, Sales Manager Scott Stritzke, phone: 608-222-7799
Gustave A. Larson, Store Manager Aaron Demuth, phone: 608-628-0209
Industrial Control, Owner Mike Stoffel, phone: 608-273-1717
Johnston Supply, Owner Dan Kunze, phone: 608-223-1499
Temperature Systems, Sales & Refrigeration, Roy Kempfer, phone: 608-327-2345
For more information, please contact Julie Walsh, Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association at 608-2881414 or julie.walsh@mechanicalindustries.org