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At the heart of Global’s corporate charitable efforts is the CFMS Fund. Global’s support for cystic fibrosis and multiple sclerosis research comes from the Slifka family’s personal connection to those diseases.
Recently Global directed the CFMS Fund to donate $250,000 to two New England area non-profits to further support Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research. Full Story » “Global Partners & CFMS Fund Donation $250,000 to Support Medical Research”
Cradles to Crayons helps provide kids ages 12 and under with clothing and other essentials they need to thrive. Through the Giving Factory located near Boston MA, Cradles to Crayons reaches more than 145,000 kids.
In December 2019, a group of Global IT employees spent the afternoon volunteering at the Giving Factory, helping to sort clothing and shoes. Full Story » “Global Volunteers with Cradles to Crayons”
Giffen Elementary is the local school that serves the South End community in Albany, not far from where Global’s Albany terminal is located. For years, Global has supported Giffen. We continue that commitment with a $500 donation to their We Are Community Dinner.
Every November for the last 8 years, Giffen has opened its doors for local families to spend the evening with school staff and community members to enjoy a potluck style meal in celebration of Thanksgiving. Full Story » “Global Donates to Giffen Elementary School in Albany, NY”
For over 25 years, Global has made an annual donation of winter heating oil through our Global Partners Terminals to families in need across the Northeast. The donation is made to cities or counties where we have terminals, and then passed through non-profit partners like local housing authorities. This year we’re pleased to donate more than 16,000 gallons to communities across the Northeast. Full Story » “Global Makes Annual Donation of Heating Oil to Families in Need”
Over four weeks in August 2019 with a $1 ask and cashbox collection campaign, Global raised over $65,000 for Cure Rare Disease (CRD), a Boston-based non-profit organization committed to the development of precision medicine therapeutics that combat select rare diseases impacting millions of people nationwide.
The campaign included about 300 local stores, including Xtramart, Honey Farms and Alltown brand. Full Story » “Global Partners Raises Over $65,000 for Cure Rare Disease”