FMC Employees Help “Stuff the Bus”

For children who live in homeless shelters, the challenges they face in attending school, studying and succeeding academically is beyond the comprehension of most Americans.  Simply arriving at class with a bare minimum of school supplies is often beyond the reach of their families as they struggle to survive.

Recently, the Philadelphia United Way sought help from individuals and organizations to provide a new school bag and plenty of school supplies to children living in shelters in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties in Pennsylvania. Eager to respond, FMC invited employees to participate, promising to match each dollar they contributed to the “Stuff the Bus” program.

As with every community service and humanitarian undertaking, FMC employees were quick to support the program, contributing $4,600 to purchase school supplies. In addition to the company’s matching contribution, FMC used its purchasing power and relationship with Staples to leverage the $9,200 donation to obtain more than $20,000 worth of school supplies – a 4 to 1 return for every dollar contributed by employees!

 
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Corporate Giving

 

FMC is more than a business. We are a family of people who care about the communities in which we live and work.  As a company, we are committed to being a good neighbor, strong community supporter, and an asset to the local economy, while demonstrating the same type of civic pride and responsibility that is the hallmark of every involved citizen.

 

Because the United Way provides a very efficient, effective means of making a difference in our home communities, FMC Corporation has long been an enthusiastic supporter. Employees are encouraged to contribute and FMC matches their contributions up to 60 percent on the dollar, based on the percentage of participating employees.

 

Together as partners, FMC Corporation and its U.S. employees also make a difference through their support to expand knowledge, increase understanding and enrich the artistic and cultural expression of our communities.  FMC Corporation matches employee donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000/year, to certain educational institutions, art and cultural organizations.

 

FMC supports "Dollars for Doers" programs to recognize and encourage community service, matching employees’ volunteer service hours with qualifying organizations up to $500.  We also support the National Merit Scholarship Program each year, providing three-year scholarships to qualifying children of active employees.
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