AFL Volunteers Choose Nonprofit Organizations around the World for Grants

27/05/2014

Spartanburg, SC – AFL has awarded $14,050 to charities around the world through its Volunteers Choose program. The initiative allows associates who volunteered for a company-sponsored outreach program last year to vote for an organization of their choice to receive the annual grant. AFL affiliates in Spartanburg, SC; Monroe, NC; Atlanta, Ga; Lowell, MA; Monterrey, Mexico and Swindon, U.K. participated in this program.

The Hope Center for Children in Spartanburg, SC was awarded $10,400 to continue their initiative toward providing service, comfort and security to children affected by abuse, neglect and abandonment.

The Turning Point shelter in Monroe, NC was the recipient of a $700 grant to support women and children affected by domestic abuse.

The Quinn House in Lawrenceville, GA received a $150 grant to support its endeavors as a multi-task outreach program; including housing, food banks, thrift stores and other donations.

The Lowell General Hospital’s Cancer Center in Lowell, MA was awarded a $600 grant for its cancer treatment center.

The Centro de Atencion Multiple (C.A.M.) program received a $1,900 grant to support its educational endeavors aimed toward providing programs and education for children with disabilities and developmental disorders.

Dressability in Swindon, UK was awarded $300 to support its program which provides unique, comfortable and accessible clothing for the people with physical challenges.

AFL provides grants and services through its extensive Community Outreach Program; including grants, ACT (AFL Community Team) projects, Take Root tree 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, enterprise and OEM markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, renewables and transportation. 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 inside plant central office, EF&I, 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, Canada, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. 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.

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Corie Culp
Community Relations Manager
AFL
864.433.5409
Corie.Culp@AFLglobal.com