At Kennedy Valve, we believe that being a good corporate neighbor not only helps us contribute to the well-being of our beautiful community of Elmira, New York, but it also helps us create important connections within our community. And it gives us the chance to bond with our co-workers over a purpose greater than ourselves.
That’s why we encourage our teams to actively participate in programs that give back to our local community.
Kennedy Valve has been a cornerstone of the Elmira community since 1907. We have a longstanding relationship with the local United Way chapter, and many other local organizations have also benefited from the hearts and hands of the Kennedy Valve team. Here are just a few examples:
- Habitat for Humanity
- Strong Kids Safe Kids
- Walk a Mile in My Shoes Suicide Prevention walk
- United Way/Dolly Parton Imaginary Library
- Marine Corps Toys for Tots annual 4th of July Pride Ride
- Catholic Charities Empty Bowl Soup Event
- Boy Scouts of America
- YWCA
- Southport Kiwanis
- Big Flats Little League, Small Fry Basketball and other company-sponsored youth sports
- Chemung Valley Soccer Association
- American Red Cross Blood Drives
- Salvation Army Coats for Kids Drive
- Salvation Army Christmas tree
- Toys for Tots bicycle drive
- Muscular Dystrophy “Lock-Up”
Other partnerships include:
- Internship program with Elmira College
- Adopt-A-Child lunch program
- City of Elmira playground
- Sponsored meals at the Elmira Transformation Center
- Kennedy Valve Scholarship for trade and technical schools
