News Release

The Saint-Gobain North America Foundation is pleased to announce $170,000 in funding awards to the greater Worcester community through the Worcester Executive Fund and the Worcester Employee Impact Fund.

The community donations come only months after Saint-Gobain announced its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes prioritizing corporate social responsibility and volunteerism in communities where the company does business.

Grants were awarded to 21 non-profit partners and aligned with the foundation’s funding priorities of STEM Education, Sustainability, Habitat, Workforce Development, and Community. Programs include STEM Centers, camp scholarships, and the creation of makerspace training programs and resources in Spanish. Awardees are:

Abby’s House

Alzheimer’s Association

Boy Scouts of America Heart of New England Council

Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

Camp Italia

Dismas House

Girls Inc. of Worcester

HMEA

Massachusetts Symphony

Northbridge High School

Old Sturbridge Village

Seven Hills Foundation

Shepherd Hill Music Parents Association

Technocopia

United Way of Central Mass

Why Me & Sherry’s House

Worcester Chamber Music Society

Worcester Historical Museum

Worcester Public Library

WPI

YMCA of Central Massachusetts

“Saint-Gobain North America is committed to investing in the communities where we work and live - we are delighted to continue this tradition through our Spring grant cycle. These non-profit partners align with our values of making the world a better home and I look forward to working with them, and more partners in greater Worcester, for years to come,” said Patrick Dwyer, Vice President, Saint-Gobain Abrasives North America.

The next deadline for the Fall cycle for the Worcester Executive Fund and the Worcester Employee Impact Fund is August 1. Non-profits with projects that align with funding priorities can apply here www.saintgobainnorthamerica.com/company/corporate-social-responsibility/our-foundation/direct-grants.

For 2023, the two-cycle deadlines are February 15 and July 15. For more information, please contact Melanie Bonsu, Community Relations Manager at melanie.bonsu@saint-gobain.com.

In addition to the Worcester Executive Fund and the Worcester Employee Impact Fund, Saint-Gobain is currently accepting applications until August 15th for the Sustaining Future, Raising Communities philanthropic program in which public, vocational, technical and charter high schools, public and charter middle schools and community colleges anywhere in Massachusetts can win donations between $5,000 - $50,000 to improve classroom spaces or programs through supporting material or supply donations. More information and project application are available by visiting https://www.sustainingfuturesraisingcommunities.com/

About CertainTeed

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 115 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,” inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, solar, fence, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. www.certainteed.com.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME.”

€44.2 billion in sales in 2021
More than 166,000 employees, located in 75 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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