{"id":35162,"date":"2013-02-20T06:52:03","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T11:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/?p=35162"},"modified":"2013-02-20T06:52:27","modified_gmt":"2013-02-20T11:52:27","slug":"eaton-donates-69000-to-vw-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2013\/02\/20\/eaton-donates-69000-to-vw-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Eaton gives $69,000 to area groups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eaton Corporation news<\/em><\/p>\n

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton announced on Tuesday several \u201cPowering Communities Grants\u201d totaling $69,000 to support local community organizations in the Van Wert area. The donations will be used to enhance various programs and organizations that positively affect the lives of citizens throughout the region.<\/p>\n

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Eaton employees join with Big Brothers Big Sisters staff during a check presentation at Eaton on Tuesday. (photos by Dave Mosier\/Van Wert independent)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Building on Eaton\u2019s tradition of corporate citizenship, the company\u2019s \u201cPowering Communities Grants\u201d help improve the quality of life in communities where Eaton employees live, work, and volunteer.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiving something back to the communities where we work is a core value of the Eaton culture,” said Chris Bauer, senior HR generalist for the local Eaton facility. “These great organizations foster education and improve the quality of life for many citizens in the area \u2013 we\u2019re proud to play a part in their important work.”<\/p>\n

Funding recipients include:<\/p>\n