S&C Electric Company Exceeds Half a Million Dollars in Funds Raised for Local Chicago Community Charities

Company milestone to benefit Feeding America, Misericordia, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, and United Way

CHICAGO, September 8, 2020 – S&C Electric Company, a leading grid innovator improving power reliability and delivery worldwide, today announced its annual employee-driven charitable campaign collectively raised more than $500,000 for CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, Feeding America, Misericordia, and United Way. This annual giving campaign is a longstanding company tradition, and 2020 was the most successful year yet. Funds were raised through team member donations, with S&C matching all donations by 150 percent.

“I joined S&C at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic knowing of the company’s strong values and century-long commitment to supporting the communities in which we work,” said Anders Sjoelin, president and CEO of S&C Electric Company. “It’s been both heartening and inspiring to see our team members’ continued commitment to helping those in need, particularly during these unprecedented times. On behalf of our team members, I’m honored to present checks to CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, Feeding America, Misericordia, and United Way to help support their respective services, which are needed more than ever.”

S&C’s annual giving campaign underscores its core values and guiding principles of excellence, respect, integrity, and responsible stewardship. Since the inception of the S&C annual giving campaign, the company has continually surpassed its annual campaign goals, with this year being no exception in spite of the pandemic. In recognition of the additional hardship brought on by COVID-19 nationwide, 2020 marked the first year S&C raised funds for Feeding America alongside three other Chicago-based organizations, with the intention of supporting local communities experiencing financial difficulties during the pandemic crisis.

The largest donation, $215,587, went to Misericordia, a Rogers Park-based charity that helps people with disabilities achieve maximum independence and realize their greatest potential. CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, Feeding America, and United Way received $121,257, $99,565, and $86,935 respectively.

“Over 40 million Americans found themselves out of work during the pandemic, and sadly that shows no sign of stopping,” said Elizabeth Marquardt, Managing Director, New Partnerships at Feeding America. “With the help of generous neighbors like S&C, we are continuing to ensure the most vulnerable members of our community have the food and support they need.”

“S&C has been an incredible neighbor to Misericordia, and we’re honored to once again be included in this campaign” said Martha Floberg, Misericordia’s development officer. “Whether they are sharing COVID-19 supplies to help us maintain the health and safety of our staff and residents, contributing financially to our organization, or providing employment opportunities for our residents, it’s comforting to know that we have S&C just down the street.”

“Health has never been more important,” said Thomas G. Bognanno, president and CEO of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities. “Thanks to S&C’s generosity, we’re powering transformative change, addressing health disparities and creating healthier communities, together.”

S&C has been committed to giving back to the Rogers Park neighborhood and the city of Chicago throughout its 109-year history. For more information about S&C, please visit sandc.com.

About S&C Electric Company
S&C, with global headquarters in Chicago, is applying its heritage of innovation to address challenges facing the world's power grids and is thus shaping the future of reliable electricity delivery. The mission of employee-owned S&C is to continually develop new solutions for electricity delivery, fostering the improved efficiency and reliability required for the intelligent grid. Additional information about S&C is available at sandc.com.

About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

About Misericordia
Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. Through a spectrum of residential options on its 31-acre Chicago campus and in the community, and with a wide variety of programs, Misericordia currently serves 600 children and adults residentially, from diverse racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Misericordia is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation providing help for those in need since 1921. Misericordia works toward a bright future where persons with disabilities achieve maximum independence and realize their greatest potential–in an environment of dignity, challenge, respect and spirituality. Additional information about Misericordia is available at misericordia.com.

About CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is a catalyst for good health, bringing communities, nonprofits and businesses together around a shared commitment to better health and wellbeing. The nationwide organization represents thousands of high-impact nonprofits working to address barriers to good health and connects them with capital from corporate, foundation and government partners to power transformative change. By listening to partners and convening community and business leaders, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities ensures that we always act in the best interests of the communities, directing resources and expertise where it is needed most. Join us at chcimpact.org or follow @CHCimpact.

About United Way of Metro Chicago
United Way of Metro Chicago brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and community leaders to deliver funding, resources, and expertise to nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago. Supported locally by 3,000+ volunteers, 47,000+ donors, and 600+ corporate partners, United Way invests $40+million into the region annually. At United Way, our goal is to build back better, creating a vibrant Chicago region where all our neighbors have access to the resources they need to thrive. For more information about United Way of Metro Chicago, please visit www.liveunitedchicago.org, find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.