wiredInUSA June 2020

Some of the Allied team show their gratitude

Allied in a good cause

As a family business, Allied Wire & Cable believes that family is the greatest gift of all. Every day, medical staff and first responders are putting their lives at risk to save and protect everyone around them, some working 20-hour shifts, during the coronavirus pandemic. It was not possible to give them masks or protective gear at this time, but the Allied family wanted to bring smiles and show their immense gratitude in any way possible. That is why the company started a GoFundMe campaign in which all of their employees joined with loyal customers and friends to show gratitude and support. To be able to have a greater impact on those most affected by the outbreak, ownership agreed to match all donations made. With the funds raised, local healthcare organizations have benefitted by providing food, support items and other necessities needed throughout these trying times.

They partnered with Collegeville Italian Bakery, another local small business, to provide hoagies to the healthcare workers at many facilities close to their community. Through Operation Gratitude, they have donated over 1,000 hoagies, which when stacked end to end would be taller than the Eiffel Tower. Donations have been made to hospitals and nursing homes in the region including Pottstown Hospital, Einstein Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - King of Prussia, Wayne Nursing Home, and Manor Care - King of Prussia. “That is what Operation Gratitude is all about; showing our local health care workers how much we appreciate them and the daily sacrifices they make for our health and safety” said a spokesperson.

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