In partnership with Pennsylvania’s Energy Coordinating Agency, company donates eight water heaters to families in need during Random Acts of Kindness Week. Ambler, Pa. — Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks Read more
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In partnership with Pennsylvania’s Energy Coordinating Agency, company donates eight water heaters to families in need during Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Ambler, Pa. — Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks.
The donation, which comes during Random Acts of Kindness Week, stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®. Eight 40-gallon water heaters are being provided to very deserving families who have contacted Philadelphia’s Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) Heater Hotline. ECA is an Industry Forward® partner that has a strong history with Bradford White.
Rich-Tomkins, a manufacturer’s representative for the company, helped coordinate the product delivery and ECA’s trained staff, which helped identify families most in need, will be installing the water heaters.
“At Bradford White, giving back to our communities and providing help to those in need, is part of our mission and core values as a company,” said Rebecca Owens, senior manager of communications for Bradford White. “By providing water heaters to several families in need during Random Acts of Kindness Week we hope to inspire others to show kindness and give back as well so we work together to make a positive impact on people’s lives. We are truly grateful to partner with ECA and provide essential hot water to families who have been without for far too long.”
ECA’s Heater Hotline team receives numerous calls each week from low-income families who have no hot water because water heater replacement is not covered under other low-income programs. Such calls often come from senior citizen homeowners or families who resort to the dangerous practice of heating water on a range for bathing and household cleaning.
The Philadelphia Emergency Water Heater Fund, created by ECA in 2022, has already used its allotted funding for the year and Bradford White stepped up to assist when it heard of the need.
“We are deeply appreciative of the continued partnership with Bradford White and their generosity through their innovative Industry Forward® program,” said Steve Luxton, ECA chief executive officer. “There are so many families in need of hot water and Bradford White’s continued support to lend a hand and give back to families in need is so important. They are a true partner to Philadelphia families, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet.”
Bradford White has partnered with ECA on several recent projects, including a $50,000 Industry Forward® grant to help ECA launch a pilot internship program for young people and emerging workers from Philadelphia’s disadvantaged communities to receive training on heat pump water heater installation and maintenance.
The Dittman family of Parker, Pennsylvania, has received a new water well system yesterday that will provide dependable water access on their property, something the family has been living without. This installation was made possible through a collaborative effort between Xylem Inc., Water Well Trust (WWT) and Waterboys, a charity founded by former NFL player Read more
The Dittman family of Parker, Pennsylvania, has received a new water well system yesterday that will provide dependable water access on their property, something the family has been living without. This installation was made possible through a collaborative effort between Xylem Inc., Water Well Trust (WWT) and Waterboys, a charity founded by former NFL player Chris Long. The donation covered all aspects of the project, including necessary equipment, drilling and installation, as well as completion of a home improvement project. Local partners Aquaflow Pump Supply and Flick Drilling played a crucial role in the installation, while The Vinyl Institute provided piping material.
Amanda and Samuel Dittman live with their two children in a farmhouse built by Amanda’s great-great-grandfather in 1903. The home, which has been passed down through generations, drew water from a natural spring on the property. Over the years, the family has experienced a continuous decline in their water supply. The spring does not consistently produce water, and provides no water during the dry season, leaving the family without access to a dependable water source. As a result, the Dittmans have relied on family and neighbors to help them haul water daily from town – a 40-minute round-trip drive – and add it to their holding tank. Despite implementing water conservation practices, the family continued to struggle with basic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, showering, doing laundry and tending to their garden.
“I am proud of the history of this house, but it does come with some challenges. There have been a lot of times we’ve thought about moving, even though it wouldn’t allow us to live how we want to,” said Water Well Trust beneficiary Amanda Dittman. “My neighbor always checks on us in the summer to ask if we need water or to use her laundry. It’s a relief to tell her that we finally have water, and she doesn’t have to worry about us anymore. It’s a huge weight off our shoulders.”
This donation marks the 14th collaborative project for Xylem, WWT and HometownH2O – a domestic water initiative dedicated to bringing clean, sustainable water to people and communities in need across the United States. Launched in early 2020, HometownH2O is a united effort between Long, his Foundation’s Waterboys initiative and Xylem to address water scarcity issues, which currently leave more than 2 million Americans without access to clean water. HometownH2O works alongside WWT, a national nonprofit that helps fund and supply water to low-income families.
“HometownH2O is working to tackle the water crisis here at home. Many people in the United States take safe drinking water for granted, but no matter your zip code, everyone deserves access to dependable water,” said Long, two-time Super Bowl champion and founder of the
Chris Long Foundation. “Our mission with each well installation we complete is to continue to spread awareness and through collaborative solutions, bring water access to those who need it most. Xylem and Water Well Trust are indispensable partners in this effort.”
“Our partnership with the Chris Long Foundation and the Water Well Trust through the HometownH2O program allows us to continue to address domestic water scarcity issues that impact countless families across the United States,” said Susan O’Grady, senior director of marketing, building services and agriculture, Xylem. “We are proud to be part of the solution to ensure that residents in rural communities, like Parker Pennsylvania, can enjoy the essential resource of clean, safe water.”
Xylem, in conjunction with its Goulds Water Technology brand, is engaged in regular water well initiatives to provide secure water access to rural areas, striving to increase public awareness of the challenges surrounding lack of water access. For more information about the HometownH2O project, visit waterboys.org/hometown.
In support of the East Palestine community affected by a train derailment that occurred earlier this year, Carrier has teamed up with Refrigeration Sales Corp. and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to donate 500 room air purifiers to recovery efforts. The units monitor the room air quality and deliver cleaner indoor air by Read more
In support of the East Palestine community affected by a train derailment that occurred earlier this year, Carrier has teamed up with Refrigeration Sales Corp. and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to donate 500 room air purifiers to recovery efforts. The units monitor the room air quality and deliver cleaner indoor air by adjusting air intake levels up to 18-speeds for optimal purification. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
500 Carrier Room Air Purifiers Ready for Distribution in East Palestine, OH
“We’re proud to support the East Palestine community,” said Justin Keppy, President, NA Residential & Light Commercial HVAC, Carrier. “As residents continue navigating recovery efforts, our units will empower them to take control of their indoor environment. From filtering out harmful particulates in the air to odor mitigation, homeowners’ peace of mind is our top concern.”
At a press event hosted in late June, Mike Iberis, Second Harvest Executive Director, said, “This is an example of people helping people. The people of East Palestine have gone through a disastrous situation. They are struggling down there and folks at Carrier knew that. When we approached them, they responded with this wonderful donation of 500 air purifiers.”
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Kim Brock (Second Harvest Food Bank), Bill Johnson (U.S. Rep.), Bridget Volz (Carrier), Mike Iberis (Second Harvest Food Bank)
Carrier’s innovative air purifiers improve the quality of indoor air and have been independently tested and certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers with high Clean Air Delivery Rate ratings for pollen, dust and tobacco smoke*. In addition, the units:
- Capture 99.7% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in size.
- Combine three different filtration solutions and layers to remove particulate and odors.
- Have Smart Auto mode to allow the unit to automatically adjust fan speeds based on air quality level.
- Include an air quality monitor that continuously samples incoming air and indicates air quality with an easy-to-read LED screen.
Carrier encourages homeowners to maximize the use of their air purifier by learning more about the benefits at https://www.carrierathome.com/blogs/air-purifiers.
Bradford White is a corporate sponsor and formed a team to raise money for the 12th annual “For Pete’s Sake, Walk” event at the Phillies’ ballpark (Citizens Bank Park) which took place on Sunday, April 30, 2023. “For Pete’s Sake” raises funds so that patients can take respite trips with their family members who are Read more
Bradford White is a corporate sponsor and formed a team to raise money for the 12th annual “For Pete’s Sake, Walk” event at the Phillies’ ballpark (Citizens Bank Park) which took place on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
A team of Bradford White Corporation employees & their families participated in the “For Pete’s Sake, Walk” event at the Phillies’ ballpark.
“For Pete’s Sake” raises funds so that patients can take respite trips with their family members who are often helping care for them, and take a break from cancer and the physical, emotional and financial stress that comes with it.
Bradford White donated $5,000 as a corporate Ballpark-level sponsor and a team of employees raised an additional $800 by participating in the walk.
For more information about For Pete’s Sake. please visit:
https://takeabreakfromcancer.org/
For more information about Bradford White, please visit: https://www.bradfordwhite.com/.
Edison, N.J. — Saniflo USA, a division of Group SFA, a leader in above-the-floor macerating and grinding toilets and drain pumps, recently donated to two, nonprofit veterans organizations, The Mission Continues and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of U.S. military veterans and first responders as well as their families. “We’re proud to support The Read more
Edison, N.J. — Saniflo USA, a division of Group SFA, a leader in above-the-floor macerating and grinding toilets and drain pumps, recently donated to two, nonprofit veterans organizations, The Mission Continues and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in support of U.S. military veterans and first responders as well as their families.
“We’re proud to support The Mission Continues and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and hope our small contribution will help generate a visible impact on our nation’s veterans and first responder communities,” says Regis Saragosti, CEO of SFA Saniflo North America.
The Mission Continues connects veterans with under-resourced communities. Its programs deploy veteran volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.