Nonprofit service organizations — charities, as some call them — play a significant role in any community. For some residents, they serve as an important lifeline to help them make ends meet.
Bartholomew County has these types of organizations, and they’re used regularly — to provide short-term help and for long-term self sufficiency.
One thing they have in common is an ongoing need for support from the community, whether that’s through volunteerism or financial contributions.
Two local companies wanted to ensure that several of the charities received a boost for their missions. Cummins Inc. and Toyota Material Handling North America worked together to lend a hand to four local charities that are instrumental in helping Bartholomew County residents.
The heads of both companies each presented $2,500 checks to the Salvation Army, Lincoln-Central Family Neighborhood Center, United Way 2-1-1 and the Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund.
That money goes a long way toward making a positive difference in the lives of local residents, from children to older adults.
Individual donations from local residents to causes are important, but so too are those from the corporate side. Companies that care about the communities in which they operate, and reflect that through service and financial support, set a good and welcome example for all.
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