Eaton Corporation gives to local groups

VW independent/submitted information

Several local organizations benefited from grants announced Friday by diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation on Friday.

Local Eaton representatives announced a “Powering Communities Grant” totaling $130,000 that will benefit six organizations, as follows: $13,000 to support Crisis Care Line House of Transition, $10,000 to Junior Achievement of Van Wert County, $42,000 to Lincolnview Local Schools, $28,000 to the Van Wert County Council on Aging, $12,000 to Van Wert County Special Olympics, and $25,000 to the YMCA of Van Wert.

The donations will be used to support these worthwhile organizations.

Building on Eaton’s tradition of corporate citizenship, the company’s “Powering Communities Grants” help improve the quality of life in communities where Eaton employees live and work.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with more than 100 years of experience providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power.

Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety.

Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.