wiredinUSA February 2014

Allied Wire & Cable continues its holiday CharityWeek tradition, raising$18,629.65 for the Humane Society and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each year, a percentage of all sales during the designated Charity Week are donated to worthy causes and 2013, its eighth charity week, was the most successful so far. Allied Wire & Cable owner Tim Flynn considers the week to be one of the highlights of the company’s year, and a wonderful opportunity to work with customers on giving back to the community. According to Flynn: “There is no greater joy than helping those that are less fortunate. The Allied family is proud to be part of raising close to $20,000 to help assist two great causes. A big thank you also goes out to our amazing customer Best week yet!

base. Without them none of this would have been possible.” This year, the Humane Society received $9,214.83 to support its work on behalf of both domestic animals and wildlife through shelters, rehabilitation programs and legal advocacy. In addition to furthering its work with animal welfare organizations, Allied continued to build its relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Allied Wire & Cable presented a final check of $9,414.83, thanks to a special $200 donation from vendor Rowe Industries. Allied has a long history with Make-A-Wish, which has been the main beneficiary of many Charity Weeks over the years.

wiredInUSA - February 2014

16