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H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. Makes Donations To Charities Across The Country

H.J. Baker Continues Its Tradition of Employee Driven Charitable Contributions

Westport, CT (PRWEB) February 2, 2011

H. J. Baker & Bro., Inc. announced it made donations to more than 70 non-profit organizations across the country at the request of its employees totaling $200,000.

H. J. Baker employees at their headquarters in Westport, Connecticut, and plant and operation locations throughout the country were asked to suggest local charities in their area that the company might make contributions to this year.As a result the following charities have received a contribution.

In Connecticut:American Heart Association -- CT Affiliate -- Wallingford, CTAmerican Red Cross -- mid-Fairfield County -- Bridgeport, CTAmeriCares Foundation -- Stamford, CTAspetuck Land Trust, Inc. -- Westport, CTDenison Pequot Sepos Nature Center -- Mystic, CTFood Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. -- Stamford, CTHabitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County    -- Bridgeport, CTNorwalk Hospital -- Norwalk, CTOpen Door Shelter -- Norwalk, CTOperation Hope -- Fairfield, CTSalvation Army -- Bridgeport, CTStonington Harbor Yacht Club Sailing Foundation -- Stonington, CTSusan G. Komen for Breast Cancer Foundation -- Hartford, CTThe Center for Women & Families of Eastern Fairfield Co. -- Bridgeport, CTThe Connecticut Audubon Society -- Fairfield, CT

Across the country:    

ALABAMA, ATMORE             American Legion Auxiliary – Unit 90        American Red Cross (AL Gulf Coast)Friends of Education of Escambia County    United Fund of the Atmore Area

ALABAMA, HUNTSVILLECare and Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound

ALBERTA (CANADA), CALGARY Calgary Humane Society            Calgary Inter Faith Food Bank            Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter        MustardSeedThe Alberta Children’s Hospital

ARKANSAS, LONOKE Literacy Council of Lonoke County

ARKANSAS, BENTON Churches Joint Council on Human Need

ARKANSAS. FORT SMITH Crisis Center for Battered WomenFort Smith Boys and Girls Club        Gregory Kistler Treatment Center

ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock Compassion CenterThe First Tee of Central Arkansas

ARKANSAS, JACKSONVILLE Fishnet Missions                

ARKANSAS, MAUMELLEHope Ministry Alliance

CALIFORNIA, FRESNOCommunity Food BankFresno Rescue Mission                Marjaree Mason Center, Inc.        Poverello House

CALIFORNIA, LADERA RANCHLaura’s House

CALIFORNIA, LAGUNA BEACHThe Laguna PlayhouseThe Laguna Beach Historical Society

CALIFORNIA, LOS ALAMITOSCASA Youth Shelter

CALIFORNIA, MANTECA Second Harvest Food Bank

CALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO Make a Wish Foundation of Sacramento

CALIFORNIA, SAN PEDROBoys & Girls Club of Los Angeles Harbor

CALIFORNIA, SANTA ANAPacific Symphony

CALIFORNIA, SILVERADOSt. Michael’s Abbey

CALIFORNIA, STOCKTON Gospel Center Rescue Mission    United Way of San Joaquin

CALIFORNIA, WILMINGTON Friends of Banning Landing            Friends of Banning Museum            Friends of the Wilmington Branch LibraryGang Alternative ProgramSociety for the Preservation of Drum Barracks            

FLORIDA, SARASOTA Children Charity Fund, Inc.            

GEORGIA, ATLANTAAmerican Cancer SocietyThe Salvation Army Residences, Inc.

ILLINOIS, CHICAGOAmerican Red Cross of Greater ChicagoGreater Chicago Food DepositoryPAWS – ChicagoSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

ILLINOIS, GENEVAMarklund

MISSISSIPPI, FOREST Crisis Pregnancy Services of Central Mississippi

MISSISSIPPI, LAKESunbelt Christian Youth Ranch

NEW YORK, NEW YORKResearch to Prevent BlindnessUNICEF USA

NEW YORK, PORT WASHINGTONFarms for City Kids Foundation

NEW YORK, UNIONDALE Feel Better Kids, Inc                

NORTH CAROLINA, SANFORD Helping Hand Clinic, Inc.Stevens Foundation for Development and Enrichment Services    

OKLAHOMA, WESTVILLEHope Center Inc.Westville EMSWestville Police Department Shop with a Cop    

SOUTH DAKOTA, SIOUX FALLS National Multiple Sclerosis Society

TENNESSEE, MEMPHISSt. Jude’s Children Research Hospital

TEXAS, NACOGDOCHES The Empty Stocking Fund

VIRGINIA, TRIANGLE Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Christopher V. B. Smith, President & CEO of H.J. Baker said: “H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. has long supported the communities where our employees live and work.It is with profound gratitude that this holiday season H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. was able to continue that tradition.Based on employee input we donated to charities surrounding our 22 locations across the country and sponsoring children in need around the world.These charities are on the front lines providing relief and support to those who need it most on a daily basis; including healthcare, food, clothing, clean water, and shelter as well as hope and knowledge.We are honored to help support their efforts.”

For 2010, H.J. Baker contributed over $200,000 to more than 75 non-profit organizations throughout the country.

H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. is a leader in the feed, fertilizer and sulphur industries, with more than 20 locations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.For more than 150 years, H.J. Baker has been mobilizing resources and providing outstanding products and service to the agriculture industry throughout the world.The company's strategically located processing plants, offices and warehouses create a super-efficient pipeline for the vital commodities and products that it sources, manufactures and markets.H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut USA.

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Media Inquiries:     Peter Barhydtw 203-618-1709 c 203-252-4768Peter(dot)Barhydt(at)AberdeenAssociates(dot)com

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