EarthLIGHT in Action Participants Recap!
Over the past year, our agencies and customers have put EarthLIGHT in action by volunteering, making charitable contributions, positively impacting the environment, promoting the overall well-being of their employees, and selling and featuring installed energy-efficient Acuity Brands Lighting ("Acuity") products! These inspiring efforts have led to over 34 organizations being positively impacted by the great work of our agencies and customers. We are honored to donate $80,000 to eight charitable organizations on behalf of our agencies and customers who were recognized through our quarterly raffles.
Our first quarter raffle recognized Lighting Associates, Inc. (LAI) and CED Houston for their EarthLIGHT efforts. LAI, Acuity's Suwanee, GA based agent, chose to participate in a bowling fundraiser in support of the highest rated research organization for breast cancer in the United States, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). They decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to the North Gwinnett Co-Op, a ministry that supplies food, clothing, financial relief and spiritual care to those in need in the Buford, Suwanee, and Sugar Hill communities.
CED Houston also earned a charitable donation for their EarthLIGHT efforts through hosting a blood drive in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. CED Houston decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance. Candlelighters provides support to families of children with cancer including emotional, educational and practical support.
Our second quarter raffle recognized Central Sales Lighting Alliance (CSLA) Iowa and City Electric Supply (CES) Canada for their efforts. CSLA, Acuity's Des Moines, IA based agent, prioritized associate physical and mental health by hosting a relaxing yoga session in their new lighting studio. CSLA decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to Children and Family Urban Movement (CFUM), a non-profit organization that supports children and families through learning excellence, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement.
In addition, City Electric Supply (CES) Canada’s EarthLIGHT activity showcased the Acuity Brands 4” Wafer-Thin LED Downlight promoting energy-conscious lighting that is also aesthetically appealing and easy to install. CES Canada decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to Make-A-Wish Canada, a non-profit with a mission to help children with critical illnesses experience their greatest wish.
Our third quarter raffle recognized West Michigan Lighting and Controls and Loeb Electric for their EarthLIGHT efforts. West Michigan Lighting and Controls, Acuity's Grand Rapids MI based agent, put EarthLIGHT in action by hosting a grilled cheese and soup bar for their associates to foster comradery and enjoy a meal together. West Michigan Lighting decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to the David Warsen Legacy. Petty Officer Second Class David John Warsen of Grand Rapids, Michigan was a Navy Seal who tragically lost his life in Afghanistan in 2012. To honor David’s life, his legacy foundation gives back to the community through scholarships, fundraisers and more.
In addition, Loeb Electric shared their EarthLIGHT activity of volunteering at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective and the NSI Food Pantry. Both organizations distribute food to people in need across central Ohio and beyond to combat food insecurity in the area. Loeb Electric decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to Butterfly Paws, a program through Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation. Butterfly Paws provides healing and emotional support to children in medical settings through the work of specially trained Facility and Therapy Dogs.
Our fourth quarter raffle recognized Davis & Associates and Viking Electric for their EarthLIGHT efforts. Davis & Associates, Acuity's Eagan, MN based agent, decided to put EarthLIGHT in action by supporting Lake Street Works, a division of Urban Ventures by presenting the DAVIS Scholarship – Golden Hammer to one of the program’s standout students. Lake Street Works provides training to Minneapolis high school students to set them on a valuable career path to become electricians, plumbers, carpenters or HVAC technicians. Davis & Associates decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to Lake Street works.
In addition, Viking Electric shared their EarthLIGHT activity where members from their Women's ERG, WATT, visited Girl Scouts River Valleys, a camp that teaches Girl Scouts in grades 4-12 STEM skills. Viking Electric decided to give the $10,000 Acuity EarthLIGHT in Action donation to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity helps bring volunteers together to build homes for those in need to create thriving communities.
We are inspired by these organizations and the incredible impact of our agency partners and customers who put EarthLIGHT in action! See how your company can be entered into the next EarthLIGHT in Action drawing here. Don't forget to check out #EarthLIGHTinAction on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to see all of the great work our agents and customers are doing in their local communities. And remember to tag @acuity and #EarthLIGHTinAction on your posts!
