In Spartanburg, SC, AFL associates presented $7,500 to the
Hope Center for Children and $2,500 to the
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate. The Hope Center for Children is an organization that assists in building strong, healthy and stable families through providing a safe environment and breaking the cycle of child abuse. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate provides programs and resources to children after school in hopes of increasing a child’s sense of belonging, influence and usefulness.
Bomberos de Nuevo Leon A.B.P. in Monterrey, Mexico was the recipient of a $1,850 Volunteers Choose award. The organization provides free 24-hour service throughout the year to aid in emergencies such as fires, natural disasters, water rescue and chemical contingencies.
AFL associates in Massachusetts and New Hampshire donated $1,050 to the
Belknap House, a homeless shelter that extends help to families in need, especially during the colder months when women and children are at risk. The Belknap House also provides educational opportunities and resources to help families in becoming self-sufficient.
Light Brigade® associates in Washington presented
Make-A-Wish® Alaska and Washington with a grant for $500. Make-A-Wish is an organization that grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.
Lastly, AFL associates in Milton Keynes, UK awarded the
Milton Keynes Community Foundation with $1,150. This Foundation aims to strengthen communities throughout the Milton Keynes area by awarding grants to smaller charities and groups, as well as larger well-known groups in hopes of meeting the immediate needs of the community and to build opportunities for the people for many years to follow.
AFL provides grants and services through its extensive
Community Outreach Program including grants, ACT (AFL Community Team) projects, conservation initiatives, sponsorships and more. To learn more about AFL and its community outreach, visit
www.AFLglobal.com.
About AFL
AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, factory, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and training. AFL’s service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting OEM, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.
Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information, visit
www.AFLglobal.com.
Contact
Corie Culp
Community Relations Manager
AFL
864.433.5409
Corie.Culp@AFLglobal.com