H.J. Baker Continues Its Tradition of Employee Driven Charitable ContributionsWestport, 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, CTAcross 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 AreaALABAMA, HUNTSVILLECare and Assurance System for the Aging and HomeboundALBERTA (CANADA), CALGARY Calgary Humane Society Calgary Inter Faith Food Bank Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter MustardSeedThe Alberta Children’s HospitalARKANSAS, LONOKE Literacy Council of Lonoke CountyARKANSAS, BENTON Churches Joint Council on Human NeedARKANSAS. FORT SMITH Crisis Center for Battered WomenFort Smith Boys and Girls Club Gregory Kistler Treatment CenterARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock Compassion CenterThe First Tee of Central ArkansasARKANSAS, JACKSONVILLE Fishnet Missions ARKANSAS, MAUMELLEHope Ministry AllianceCALIFORNIA, FRESNOCommunity Food BankFresno Rescue Mission Marjaree Mason Center, Inc. Poverello HouseCALIFORNIA, LADERA RANCHLaura’s HouseCALIFORNIA, LAGUNA BEACHThe Laguna PlayhouseThe Laguna Beach Historical SocietyCALIFORNIA, LOS ALAMITOSCASA Youth ShelterCALIFORNIA, MANTECA Second Harvest Food BankCALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO Make a Wish Foundation of SacramentoCALIFORNIA, SAN PEDROBoys & Girls Club of Los Angeles HarborCALIFORNIA, SANTA ANAPacific SymphonyCALIFORNIA, SILVERADOSt. Michael’s AbbeyCALIFORNIA, STOCKTON Gospel Center Rescue Mission United Way of San JoaquinCALIFORNIA, 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 FoundationILLINOIS, GENEVAMarklundMISSISSIPPI, FOREST Crisis Pregnancy Services of Central MississippiMISSISSIPPI, LAKESunbelt Christian Youth RanchNEW YORK, NEW YORKResearch to Prevent BlindnessUNICEF USANEW YORK, PORT WASHINGTONFarms for City Kids FoundationNEW 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 SocietyTENNESSEE, MEMPHISSt. Jude’s Children Research HospitalTEXAS, NACOGDOCHES The Empty Stocking FundVIRGINIA, TRIANGLE Marine Toys for Tots FoundationChristopher 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.For more information on H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. visit their website at .Media Inquiries: Peter Barhydtw 203-618-1709 c 203-252-4768Peter(dot)Barhydt(at)AberdeenAssociates(dot)com###PETER BARHYDTAberdeen Associates, Inc.203-618-1709Email InformationLe Noir (Soiree Noire Q4) .Caramuy . A Sleeping Bee .Download Promo Only Club edition volume 1 .Dark and Lovely volume 5
H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. Makes Donations To Charities Across The Country
H.J. Baker Continues Its Tradition of Employee Driven Charitable ContributionsWestport, 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, CTAcross 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 AreaALABAMA, HUNTSVILLECare and Assurance System for the Aging and HomeboundALBERTA (CANADA), CALGARY Calgary Humane Society Calgary Inter Faith Food Bank Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter MustardSeedThe Alberta Children’s HospitalARKANSAS, LONOKE Literacy Council of Lonoke CountyARKANSAS, BENTON Churches Joint Council on Human NeedARKANSAS. FORT SMITH Crisis Center for Battered WomenFort Smith Boys and Girls Club Gregory Kistler Treatment CenterARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock Compassion CenterThe First Tee of Central ArkansasARKANSAS, JACKSONVILLE Fishnet Missions ARKANSAS, MAUMELLEHope Ministry AllianceCALIFORNIA, FRESNOCommunity Food BankFresno Rescue Mission Marjaree Mason Center, Inc. Poverello HouseCALIFORNIA, LADERA RANCHLaura’s HouseCALIFORNIA, LAGUNA BEACHThe Laguna PlayhouseThe Laguna Beach Historical SocietyCALIFORNIA, LOS ALAMITOSCASA Youth ShelterCALIFORNIA, MANTECA Second Harvest Food BankCALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO Make a Wish Foundation of SacramentoCALIFORNIA, SAN PEDROBoys & Girls Club of Los Angeles HarborCALIFORNIA, SANTA ANAPacific SymphonyCALIFORNIA, SILVERADOSt. Michael’s AbbeyCALIFORNIA, STOCKTON Gospel Center Rescue Mission United Way of San JoaquinCALIFORNIA, 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 FoundationILLINOIS, GENEVAMarklundMISSISSIPPI, FOREST Crisis Pregnancy Services of Central MississippiMISSISSIPPI, LAKESunbelt Christian Youth RanchNEW YORK, NEW YORKResearch to Prevent BlindnessUNICEF USANEW YORK, PORT WASHINGTONFarms for City Kids FoundationNEW 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 SocietyTENNESSEE, MEMPHISSt. Jude’s Children Research HospitalTEXAS, NACOGDOCHES The Empty Stocking FundVIRGINIA, TRIANGLE Marine Toys for Tots FoundationChristopher 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.For more information on H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. visit their website at .Media Inquiries: Peter Barhydtw 203-618-1709 c 203-252-4768Peter(dot)Barhydt(at)AberdeenAssociates(dot)com###PETER BARHYDTAberdeen Associates, Inc.203-618-1709Email InformationLe Noir (Soiree Noire Q4) .Caramuy . A Sleeping Bee .Download Promo Only Club edition volume 1 .Dark and Lovely volume 5