Brian Eldridge, Tioga United Way executive director, poses with Lockheed Martin employee Angie Rogers. Rogers is one of many employees participating in the Employee Charities of Choice Campaign Oct. 13-31. (Photos by JoAnn R. Walter)
Bob Stabler and Julianne Carlson participated at the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8., and represented A New Hope Center located at 20 Church St. in Owego, N.Y. An upcoming event they are promoting is the “(Little Black) Dress for Hope,” in recognition of domestic violence awareness month. The event is scheduled on Friday, Oct. 17 starting at 6 p.m. at Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols, N.Y.
John Schickel participated at the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8, representing Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga Counties, with offices located in Ithaca and Nichols, N.Y. (Tioga Outreach Center). Among many services, the organization also provides a food pantry, clothing and household items.
The Employee Charities of Choice Campaign at Lockheed Martin-Owego is a three-week campaign, which runs from Oct. 13-31. Pictured is Campaign Chairperson Lisa Gross, who stated, “Lockheed Martin employees are very generous and want to help.” Last year, Lockheed Martin Owego employees donated more than $700,000 to both local and national non-profits.
Representatives from the American Red Cross participated in the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair held Wednesday, Oct. 8. Pictured are Melanie Pandich, Southern Tier Preparedness specialist and program coordinator, and volunteer Chuck Haupt. In addition to many services, the Red Cross also supports military families with their program “Service to the Armed Forces.”
Phyllis Plohetski, left, and Diane Avery of Mom’s House in Johnson City, N.Y. participated at the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Mom’s House offers free New York State licensed childcare to low-income, single parents enrolled in school full-time. Diane Avery shared, “The generosity of Lockheed Martin employees has helped with our annual children’s Christmas party for many years.”
Bob Komar of Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM) participated in the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8. TCRM is dedicated to serving Tioga County’s poor, sick and elderly.
Lynn Jenner of Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center participated at the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8, promoting the center’s various activities, including new adult programs. Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center is celebrating 50 years in 2014.
Pokey Crocker, left, executive director of the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, and Martha Steed, participated at the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Celebrating 30 years in 2014, the Discovery Center is hosting an anniversary Halloween Gala for adults on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 11 p.m.
Deb VanBrunt of the Life Choices Center, participated in the Lockheed Martin non-profit fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The Life Choices Center, with offices in Binghamton and Owego, offers free and confidential services to people facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Lockheed Martin kicked off their annual employee giving campaign by holding a non-profit agency fair at the Owego facility on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Nearly 40 non-profit organizations set up informational booths at the fair for employees to visit and understand where donations are used.
The Employee Charities of Choice Campaign at Lockheed Martin is a three-week campaign, which runs from Oct. 13-31. Campaign Chairperson Lisa Gross stated, “Lockheed Martin employees are very generous and want to help. This campaign further strengthens employee ties to the community.”
The employees of Lockheed Martin-Owego donated more than $700,000 to both local and national non-profits last year, which is an example of their ongoing commitment to the community.
Brian Eldridge, executive director of the Tioga United Way, attended the agency fair. Eldridge took on the role three years ago, just thirteen days prior to the September 2011 flooding. He credits Lockheed Martin’s generosity to the community and the United Way, and stated, “About one-third of Tioga County’s funds comes by way of donations from Lockheed Martin.” The 2014-2015 Tioga United Way campaign began on Sept. 11 and is off to a good start. The Tioga United Way funds more than 30 agencies and helped more than 16,000 residents last year.
Other non-profit organizations participating at the fair included; A New Hope Center of Owego, Catholic Charities of Tompkins and Tioga Counties, Mom’s House, Tioga County Rural Ministry, Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center, Life Choices Center, Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network, the Children’s Home of Binghamton, the Discovery Center, the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group and the American Red Cross, just to name a few.
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