At Kwikset, part of Black & Decker's Hardware and Home Improvement Group
(BDHHI), we recognize that the vitality of the communities in which our
employees live and work is an important factor in our success. Our involvement
in the community focuses primarily on certain aspects of Community
Revitalization and Education:
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Community Revitalization – Our emphasis is on affordable housing, housing
rehabilitation, and ongoing housing renovation programs, particularly programs
that support home ownership, involve the active participation of neighborhood
residents and Black & Decker volunteers, provide the opportunity for
residents to learn home improvement skills, and put our products to use.
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Education – Our emphasis is on: (a) engineering (electrical, electronic,
industrial, manufacturing, materials, or mechanical) programs at colleges and
universities important to our recruiting and training efforts; (b) school-based
math, science, and technology programs that prepare students for college
education or for positions that provide technical support for engineers; (c)
school-based vocational and skills training programs for construction and
related trades and for home improvement.
We also support grants to established organizations in the following areas
within the communities where our employees live and work:
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Civic - Organizations engaged in housing-related programs, municipal
and statewide improvements, environmental issues;
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Cultural - Organizations such as science centers, museums, libraries,
music organizations; and
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Health/Human Services and Youth - Organizations with programs that
advance community health; promote job skills and values; strengthen the family
unit and promote social and economic well-being in the community.
Special consideration is given to programs that support a diverse cross-section
of the population.
Each of BDHHI's sites is encouraged to initiate its own community involvement
programs and budgets for donations annually. Building relationships in our
communities is extremely important to the Kwikset Corporation, and we are proud
to dedicate our time, resources and finances to these and other worthy causes.
For guidelines and additional questions, please send an email to:
public.affairs@bdk.com
