Ingevity employees presented a check on Feb. 5 in the amount of $4,778 to United Way of Paducah-McCracken County. This donation supports the organization’s focus on education, health and financial stability in the community.
United Way of Paducah-McCracken County works to implement positive change by identifying the critical needs of the community and finding resources to address those needs. The organization leads the charge in removing obstacles that prevent hardworking individuals and families from getting ahead financially, improving an individual’s education, and helping community members gain access to affordable, quality health care.
“Education, wellbeing and sustainability are Ingevity’s focus for charitable giving and volunteerism in the community,” said Dave Althouse, plant manager. “The mission of Paducah-McCracken United Way aligns with these pillars as we give back to the community in ways we can all be proud.”
By working with partner agencies in the area to inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow, United Way of Paducah-McCracken County creates long lasting change.
Pictured (l to r): Steve Baumgardner, David Althouse, Justin Matthews, Austin Brittian, Russell Fondaw and Cory Cunningham of Ingevity present a check to Betsy Burkeen, Executive Director, Paducah McCracken County United Way.
Ingevity: Purify, Protect and Enhance
Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high-performance carbon materials and, technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,500 people. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT).