Fourth Annual National Grid Project C Week of Service Celebrates Company's Commitment to Its Communities
National Grid's fourth annual Project C Week of Service is set to begin, with over 1,500 employees volunteering across New York communities from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, 2024. The initiative, funded by shareholders, aims to create lasting change and strengthen community ties. Volunteers will engage in various activities, including:
- Revitalizing parks and trails
- Discussing clean energy careers in schools
- Supporting food insecurity programs
- Beautifying nonprofit and cultural institutions
- Assisting small businesses and local families
Project C, launched in September 2021, has already made significant impacts, including supporting 183,000 local businesses, creating 1,100 community partnerships, and training 6,000 workers for the clean energy sector. The company aims to achieve 500,000 volunteer hours by 2030 as part of its Responsible Business Charter.
La quarta edizione annuale della Settimana del Servizio del Progetto C di National Grid è pronta a iniziare, con oltre 1.500 dipendenti che offriranno il loro tempo come volontari nelle comunità di New York dal 16 al 20 settembre 2024. L'iniziativa, finanziata dagli azionisti, mira a creare un cambiamento duraturo e a rafforzare i legami con la comunità. I volontari parteciperanno a diverse attività, tra cui:
- Riqualificazione di parchi e sentieri
- Discussioni sulle carriere nell'energia pulita nelle scuole
- Sostegno ai programmi contro l'insicurezza alimentare
- Abbellimento di istituzioni no-profit e culturali
- Assistenza a piccole imprese e famiglie locali
Il Progetto C, lanciato a settembre 2021, ha già avuto impatti significativi, supportando 183.000 piccole imprese, creando 1.100 partenariati comunitari e formando 6.000 lavoratori per il settore dell'energia pulita. L'azienda mira a raggiungere 500.000 ore di volontariato entro il 2030 come parte della sua Carta per un Business Responsabile.
La cuarta edición anual de la Semana de Servicio del Proyecto C de National Grid está a punto de comenzar, con más de 1.500 empleados ofreciendo su tiempo como voluntarios en comunidades de Nueva York del 16 al 20 de septiembre de 2024. La iniciativa, financiada por los accionistas, tiene como objetivo crear un cambio duradero y fortalecer los lazos comunitarios. Los voluntarios participarán en diversas actividades, incluyendo:
- Revitalización de parques y senderos
- Charlas sobre carreras de energía limpia en las escuelas
- Apoyo a programas contra la inseguridad alimentaria
- Embellecimiento de instituciones sin fines de lucro y culturales
- Asistencia a pequeñas empresas y familias locales
El Proyecto C, lanzado en septiembre de 2021, ya ha tenido un impacto significativo, apoyando a 183.000 pequeñas empresas, creando 1.100 asociaciones comunitarias y capacitando a 6.000 trabajadores para el sector de energía limpia. La empresa tiene como objetivo alcanzar 500.000 horas de voluntariado para el 2030 como parte de su Carta de Negocios Responsables.
내셔널 그리드의 네 번째 연례 프로젝트 C 자원봉사 주간이 시작될 예정이며, 2024년 9월 16일부터 20일 사이에 1,500명 이상의 직원이 뉴욕 커뮤니티에서 자원봉사 활동에 참여합니다. 주주가 자금을 지원하는 이 이니셔티브는 지속 가능한 변화를 만들어내고 지역 사회의 유대관계를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 자원봉사자들은 다음과 같은 다양한 활동에 참여하게 됩니다:
- 공원 및 트레일 재활성화
- 학교에서 청정 에너지 경력에 대해 논의하기
- 식량 불안 프로그램 지원
- 비영리 및 문화 기관 미화
- 소상공인 및 지역 가족 지원
2021년 9월에 시작된 프로젝트 C는 이미 183,000개의 지역 비즈니스를 지원하고, 1,100개의 지역 사회 파트너십을 형성하며, 6,000명의 근로자를 청정 에너지 부문에 교육하는 등 중요한 영향을 미쳤습니다. 회사는 책임 있는 비즈니스 헌장의 일환으로 2030년까지 500,000시간의 자원봉사 활동을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
La quatrième édition annuelle de la Semaine de Service du Projet C de National Grid est sur le point de commencer, avec plus de 1 500 employés bénévoles dans les communautés de New York du 16 au 20 septembre 2024. L'initiative, financée par les actionnaires, vise à créer un changement durable et à renforcer les liens communautaires. Les bénévoles s'engageront dans diverses activités, notamment :
- Revitalisation des parcs et des sentiers
- Discussions sur les carrières dans l'énergie propre dans les écoles
- Soutien aux programmes contre l'insécurité alimentaire
- Embellissement des institutions sans but lucratif et culturelles
- Assistance aux petites entreprises et aux familles locales
Le Projet C, lancé en septembre 2021, a déjà eu des impacts significatifs, en soutenant 183 000 entreprises locales, en créant 1 100 partenariats communautaires et en formant 6 000 travailleurs pour le secteur de l'énergie propre. L'entreprise vise à atteindre 500 000 heures de bénévolat d'ici 2030 dans le cadre de sa Charte d'Entreprise Responsable.
Die vierte jährliche Projekt C Woche des Dienstes von National Grid steht vor der Tür, in der über 1.500 Mitarbeiter vom 16. bis 20. September 2024 in den Gemeinschaften von New York ehrenamtlich tätig sind. Die von den Aktionären finanzierte Initiative zielt darauf ab, nachhaltige Veränderungen zu schaffen und die Gemeinschaftsbindungen zu stärken. Die Freiwilligen werden sich an verschiedenen Aktivitäten beteiligen, darunter:
- Belebung von Parks und Wegen
- Diskussion über karriere im Bereich der sauberen Energie in Schulen
- Unterstützung von Programmen gegen Nahrungsmittelunsicherheit
- Verschönerung von gemeinnützigen und kulturellen Institutionen
- Unterstützung von kleinen Unternehmen und lokalen Familien
Das 2021 im September gestartete Projekt C hat bereits bedeutende Auswirkungen erzielt, darunter die Unterstützung von 183.000 lokalen Unternehmen, die Schaffung von 1.100 Gemeinschaftspartnerschaften und die Ausbildung von 6.000 Arbeitskräften im Bereich der sauberen Energie. Das Unternehmen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, bis 2030 500.000 ehrenamtliche Stunden im Rahmen seiner Charta für verantwortungsbewusstes Wirtschaften zu erreichen.
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Thousands of employees lend time and talent to local causes
"This week, we are reinforcing our commitment to our
Project C, funded by National Grid's shareholders, supports people and communities in collaboration with local partners by revitalizing neighborhoods, investing in beautification programs for nonprofits, faith-based, arts and cultural institutions; supporting climate justice and social equity programs; and by assisting small businesses and local families. Due to its positive reception in neighborhoods across the state, and overwhelming support from partners and engagement of National Grid employee volunteers, the program expanded to a week of service in 2023. It is in addition to company employees' year-round volunteerism commitments that include service and leadership to nonprofit organizations and local communities.
Dedicated groups of National Grid employees have spent months planning and partnering with nonprofits, schools, community centers, parks and other groups to deliver the activities scheduled for Sept. 16 to Sept. 20.
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Other employees will distributing fresh groceries and other health resources at our Pop Up Pantry & Resource Day at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in
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Employees will assist staff at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to help with maintenance projects and sort returnable bottles and cans. Employees will also assist Comfort Food Communities picking vegetables for those having difficulties making ends meet in challenging times. Other groups will renovate the
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Mohawk Valley employees will return to areas in the
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On Sept. 17, a team of employees will visit Whispering River Animal Rescue in
Project C is National Grid's Community Commitment to:
- Build a better future by Connecting our communities to clean and sustainable energy.
- Care for our neighborhoods and their revitalization.
- Compassionately address the challenges our customers face, including environmental justice and social equity.
- Create the workforce that will help build
New York's clean energy delivery system. - Collaborate with our customers, partners, stakeholders and so many others to deliver the clean, fair, resilient, and affordable energy future.
Since launching Project C in September 2021, National Grid has supported 183,000 local businesses, launched 1,100 community partnerships, planted or donated 2,600 trees, trained 6,000 workers to grow the clean energy workforce, and adopted 60 parks to revitalize gathering spaces.
As part of the company's Responsible Business Charter, National Grid has committed to amassing 500,000 volunteer hours by 2030. In addition, across
Along with volunteerism, Project C focuses on four key areas: clean energy and sustainability; workforce development; neighborhood investment and community engagement; and environmental justice and social equity. Learn more about National Grid's Project C initiative at ngrid.com/project-c.
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