KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (June 30, 2021) – Across the globe, COVID-19 has devastated countries, presenting unthinkable challenges to friends, family and communities. In particular, recent waves of infection in India have created a dire situation within the country, affecting many fellow UPL employees and their families. Because of this, UPL is proud to announce a recent donation of $20,000 in funds raised by North America employees to provide direct relief to local communities in India.
UPL North American Leadership – Left to right: Siddharth Bhattacharya, SCM Head; Vahid Patel, IT Head; Jefferson Malatesta, Business Excellence Head; Sunil Menon, Global Commercial Lead; Nancy Valmassoi, Legal Head; Craig Brekkas, NAM Head; Michelle Luecker, Sr HRBP; Steve Fasano, Professional Products Head; Madeline Palac, Finance Head; Amber Borchert, HR Head
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (June 30, 2021) – Across the globe, COVID-19 has devastated countries, presenting unthinkable challenges to friends, family and communities. In particular, recent waves of infection in India have created a dire situation within the country, affecting many fellow UPL employees and their families. Because of this, UPL is proud to announce a recent donation of $20,000 in funds raised by North America employees to provide direct relief to local communities in India.
UPL’s story began in India, which continues to be a hub of innovation for agriculture advancements. Seeing a need, UPL employees set out to provide relief by collecting funds and donating them to an organization that provides ambulances to local communities in India, with UPL North America matching the amount raised.
“OpenHearts is an integral part of UPL's OpenAg purpose. As part of that mission, we're committed to providing support for local communities to help overcome human challenges and improve the human condition,” said Craig Brekkas, Head of North America for UPL. “When our employees in the United States and Canada saw an opportunity to provide assistance to do their part to help provide some support for citizens in India, they took action. The funds along with the best wishes for overcoming the challenges of the pandemic were recently sent from our North America team to India."
The donated funds went to Ashirwad Sewa Samiti Trust, an organization that provides directly to local communities. The trust will support the monthly expenses of running the ambulance (driver salary and maintenance). The trust has also done significant social work in the community, such as providing meals to people in need.
"As part of our mission to power new levels of sustainable growth, we are also committed to generating a deeper impact on society," Brekkas says. "Through UPL’s OpenHearts platform, we are committed to helping our friends and neighbours through sustainable solutions when none previously existed. This is one opportunity where we can do exactly that."
UPL is headquartered in India, with manufacturing facilities in 48 locations worldwide and a global workforce which includes 75 different nationalities. To learn more about UPL or these relief efforts, visit the UPL U.S. or Canada sites.
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