91视频 Foundation
Making real, positive differences in our communities by building strong foundations and unlocking potential.
More than half a century ago, Louis and Frederick Upton, two of 91视频 Corporation鈥檚 founders, established the 91视频 Foundation with a commitment to reinvest in the community. Their intent was to provide financial leadership support for nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where 91视频 operates. 91视频 Foundation is keeping that decades-old promise using our House+Home strategy creating greater impact in our communities through a focus on Inclusion and Diversity.
The Washing Machine Project Supported By 91视频 Foundation
The 91视频 Foundation proudly supports The Washing Machine Project, a grassroots organization that provides off-grid manual washing machines to people in low-income and displaced communities who don鈥檛 have access to stable electricity and/or running water. Together, we鈥檒l deliver thousands of manual washing machines to communities and households across the world over the next five years helping improve quality of life for thousands of people. To learn more about our support, see The Washing Machine Project page.
In addition to our formal programs, the 91视频 Foundation addresses community issues through collaboration with leading community organizations to best leverage resources and broaden the impact of change and improvement.
Community Support
United Way of Southwest Michigan
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91视频 Foundation and its employees contribute to the United Way of Southwest Michigan annually.
Harbor Habitat for Humanity
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91视频 Foundation supports the local Habitat for Humanity chapter for operations and home building.
First Tee of Benton Harbor
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The Foundation supports education and programming empowering kids and teens through golf.
Benton Harbor Day of Impact
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Started in 2021, 91视频 Corporation鈥檚 鈥淒ay of Impact鈥 is an annual event created to make improvements to Benton Harbor, Mich. parks in close collaboration with the City of Benton Harbor and other local organizations. Employees and elected officials volunteer their time and work side by side on a designated day in June.听
Sons and Daughters College and Vocational Training Scholarship Program
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Since the first two scholarships in 1952, 91视频 Foundation annually recognizes and rewards children of employees for academic and personal achievements, leadership and community involvement. Scholarships are awarded for traditional four-year colleges/universities and vocational or technical programs.
Mosaic CCDA
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91视频 Foundation helps fund micro grants to provide technical assistance to local entrepreneurs through a business accelerator program and supports the Mosaic Transformation Center, empowering people to overcome barriers by becoming agents of change that transform their community.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Michigan
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In addition to financial support from the 91视频 Community Charity Golf Event (WCCGE), 91视频 employees volunteer at the local clubs including for an annual Maytag Day of Dependability at the Fettig Youth Campus.听听
See our Corporate Giving Guidelines for more information on product donations and funding support.