Corporate
Contributions & Employee Volunteers
The Ross companies believe
that it is important to play a meaningful role in the local community.
The companies participate in community events and projects in a variety
of ways. This includes providing corporate contributions to fund programs
and projects as well as identifying employee volunteers to work with
local organizations. The companies also participate in several local
and county-wide community events on an annual basis.
Requests
for Contributions
The Ross Environmental Services
Community Relations Department coordinates all requests for corporate
contributions and for employee volunteers. To be eligible for a corporate
contribution, an organization must be either a 501c3 non-profit organization
or be affiliated with the Midview Local School District or Elyria City
School District. Contributions are not made to individuals, for travel
or study abroad, for individual scholarships, for adult sports teams
or for professional "travelling" fundraising events (such
as circuses or plays).
All contribution requests
must be made in writing and submitted to: Community Relations Department,
Ross Environmental Services, Inc., 150 Innovation Drive, Elyria, OH
44035. They can also be e-mailed to: Community
Relations E-mail.
Employee
Volunteers
Employees of the Ross companies
are active members of the Lorain County community and the communities
in which they reside. Community organizations who are looking for volunteers
to assist with projects; serve on Boards and Committees; or provide
in-kind services, should contact the Community Relations Department.
Please provide the following information: name, address and phone number
of organization; description of volunteer needs; description of skill
set desired (i.e. someone with marketing background, someone who knows
computers, etc.); description of project, committee or board; time estimate
for the volunteer assignment (how many hours per month will be required)
and the name and phone number of a contact person. This information
can either be mailed to the Community Relations Department or e-mailed
to: Community Relations
E-mail.
Community
Events
Each year, the
Ross companies also participate in several local and county-wide community
events. The companies participate each October in Eaton Township Dumpster
Days. As part of this event, held at the township hall, employees collect
household hazardous waste materials from local residents and safely
transport and dispose of them. This service is provided at no charge
to the township or to local residents.
The companies
have been the co-sponsors of the 4-H Trash Barrel Painting Contest at
the Lorain County Fair in conjunction with the Lorain County Solid Waste
Management District in an effort to educate 4-H members and fairgoers
about environmental issues.
The company
also participates in the Lorain County Metro Parks' Holiday Lights program
each November and December. Employee volunteers create a holiday light
display in the woods at the Carlisle Reservation as part of this wonderful
holiday event.
In addition,
the company has participated in science fairs, environmental science
fairs, career days, and teacher/industry education days as well as sponsoring
local youth sports teams.
