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celebration with over 2000 members from our communities across four open house events at our plants and quarries. Furthermore, we had a celebration weekend in New York City, where 1000 of our Family By Choice and their partners partook in a series of activities. Notably, the weekend’ s headline event was a gala held in the New York Museum of Natural History,” he reflects.
Serving communities
Since its inception, Peckham Industries has been dedicated to serving its local communities, with community engagement at the heart of its company culture. To build strong and enduring relationships, the business actively participates in local initiatives, hosting events like blood drives, open houses, food drives, and local sponsorships. From its long-standing involvement in the Mayflower Marathon Thanksgiving Food Drive, to toy drives, breast cancer awareness efforts, and holiday food and gift donations, Peckham Industries consistently strives to make a positive impact. Additionally, through its very own Peckham Family Foundation, the company extends its philanthropic reach by providing financial support to a variety of causes.
Indeed, the Peckham Family Foundation plays a pivotal role in driving positive change and enhancing the quality of life in local communities by offering grants that support various initiatives, such as environmental causes, arts in education, and assistance for underserved populations. To date, the Peckham Family Foundation has donated to hundreds of organizations across New York and New England. Notable recipients include Northern Westchester Hospital, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Willie Ross School for the Deaf. The Peckham Family Foundation’ s Grants Committee, made up of non-management community members who live and work within the areas served
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