23 DECEMBER 2015Alcoa Press Release
Portland Aluminium injects US$36,000 into the local community through ACTION grants
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ACTION (Alcoans Coming Together in Their Neighbourhoods) is a program developed by the Alcoa Foundation to recognise the collective efforts of Alcoa employees in communities where they live and work.
ACTION recognises the team efforts of Alcoa employees who spend a minimum of 20 hours on community service project for a local nonprofit organisation. In recognition, nonprofit organisation receive either a US$1500 or US$3000 grant.
Portland Aluminium Plant Manager, Peter Chellis said that ACTION grants were an important part of Portland Aluminium’s commitment to building stronger communities.
“Encouraging and supporting our employees to volunteer is a key part of our commitment and it is great to see so many of them getting involved and recognising the needs within the community and putting their hand up to help out,” Mr Chellis said.
“It not only benefits the community but also benefits our employees who get the opportunity to learn more about their community and to contribute in a practical way. Portland Aluminium values the volunteer efforts of our employees and their families and is very glad to be able to assist these groups and organisations who are doing some really valuable work in our community,” he added.
ACTION recognises the team efforts of Alcoa employees who spend a minimum of 20 hours on community service project for a local nonprofit organisation. In recognition, nonprofit organisation receive either a US$1500 or US$3000 grant.
Portland Aluminium Plant Manager, Peter Chellis said that ACTION grants were an important part of Portland Aluminium’s commitment to building stronger communities.
“Encouraging and supporting our employees to volunteer is a key part of our commitment and it is great to see so many of them getting involved and recognising the needs within the community and putting their hand up to help out,” Mr Chellis said.
“It not only benefits the community but also benefits our employees who get the opportunity to learn more about their community and to contribute in a practical way. Portland Aluminium values the volunteer efforts of our employees and their families and is very glad to be able to assist these groups and organisations who are doing some really valuable work in our community,” he added.
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