Duncan, a town lit up with Philanthropy
Imagine being in a town so full of life and kindness, that its very industries give back to the community with the same energy they use to power their operations. Today, we’re talking about Duncan, the proud home of AFL, a company that has just celebrated its 40th anniversary in the most heartwarming way possible. Yes, when you hear AFL, you’re hearing about an organization with a heart as big as its massive global operations.
Reaching the 40-year milestone and beyond
In celebrating this milestone, AFL has taken a seriously cool step towards intensifying their impact on the community. The company, an international manufacturer, is no stranger to corporate social responsibility. However, they have upped their game with a major philanthropic kickstart to the tune of $10 million!
Yes, you heard right, folks – a whopping $10 million funding boost has been provided as an initial investment to establish The AFL Foundation. This is a new and amazing charitable venture in partnership with the Spartanburg County Foundation. But why stop with just the local community, right? AFL is all about ensuring this wave of goodwill reaches around the world.
What the AFL Foundation is all about
The AFL Foundation is about complementing AFL’s existing efforts in making the world a better place. These include a whole spectrum of community engagements, right from volunteer projects and scholarships to grants and contributions for disaster recovery. So, the foundation is all set to take this spirit forward and support diverse needs of the communities in which they operate, both locally and globally.
Making the greatest impact
This partnership between AFL and the Spartanburg County Foundation is a smart way to channel resources in a way that they create the most significant positive impact possible. With the latter’s 75-plus years of proven experience in charitable administration, the joint venture is all set to create sustainable, quality-of-life improvements for communities around the world. So, folks, remember to look out for great things from The AFL Foundation in the coming years.
Committing to the future
The foundation isn’t just a mark of AFL’s rich history of community involvement but also a promise for a future filled with even more civic engagement. According to Jaxon Lang, AFL’s president and CEO, this initiative is all about ensuring AFL’s impact is not just about celebrating their past; it’s also a commitment of their vision to foster positive change for the next 40 years and beyond. Pretty cool, right?
AAF: At home in Duncan
AFL has had its roots deep in Duncan for years now. Being a major presence in the town, they are renowned for providing world-class solutions to different industries ranging from energy and service providers to enterprise and industrial markets. And yet, it’s their commitment to the communities they serve that really makes them shine.
Wrapping up
All said, Duncan stands tall as a beacon of corporate social responsibility, with AFL taking the lead in displaying goodwill and commitment to the community. And we can’t wait to see how The AFL Foundation unfolds its plan for positive change in the coming years.
