Spreading Comfort and Joy Across Western New York
National Grid has earned a reputation for its giving spirit, lending a helping hand and providing support to those in need. And like so many companies across Western New York, National Grid has been busy this holiday season to spread cheer and make a difference. These elements of community support are part of our Project C initiative. Some examples of how – in recent weeks – we’ve been caring for the communities that we serve:
Nov. 8 - National Grid and NYSEG donated 45,000 LED bulbs to FeedMoreWNY, which distributes them to area food pantries. The donation was made as part of FeedMoreWNY’s annual Rock Out Hunger food drive.
Nov. 29 - For a ninth year, National Grid crews spread holiday cheer by decorating Kevin Guest House, which provides support and a home for patients and their families.
“Folks who are staying here are dealing with critical medical situations, so they're coming back here after a long day at the hospital, and coming to a house that's decorated and cheerful and has some holiday spirit really helps to brighten their mood and let them know that they're cared about," said National Grid Regional Director Ken Kujawa.
Dec. 1 - National Grid decorates its North Tonawanda service center, and assists Buffalo Place Inc. with raising its Christmas tree at Fountain Plaza. Buffalo Place is an important stakeholder as its members are downtown Buffalo’s building owners.
Dec. 2 – National Grid donates $10,000 to Buffalo News Neediest Fund/Toys For Tots campaign, which benefits children and families in need.
Dec. 3 - National Grid Regional Director Ken Kujawa visited Tops Markets to donate $6,000 to FeedMoreWNY, as part of WGRZ-TV’s Food 2 Families food drive initiative. Food2Families also received a $25,000 donation from National Grid Foundation, which in recent weeks provided $500,000 to nearly 50 non-profits across New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island – the company’s service area.
Dec. 4 – National Grid Regional Director Ken Kujawa partook in the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Buffalo’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park. A National Grid donation to Buffalo Olmstead Parks Conservancy provided lights to illuminate the tree.
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