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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Whirlpool Foundation Announces 2025 Sons & Daughters Scholarship Recipients
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 29, 2025 / The Whirlpool Foundation announced that it has awarded 23 scholarships to the students of Whirlpool Corporation employees through the Sons & Daughters College & Vocational Training Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is in its 73rd year. These scholarships celebrate the best and brightest among high school seniors across Whirlpool Corp. locations - including the company's 10 U.S. manufacturing communities. The Whirlpool Foundation provides these scholarships through a competitive process in which children of more than 20,000 U.S. Whirlpool Corporation employees are eligible to apply. "These scholarships can make a tangible impact in helping to pay for the education needed to start the career journey they have been preparing for." "Each year we are honored to invest in the future of some of the brightest high school graduates through this scholarship program," said Traci Robinson, managing director of the Whirlpool Foundation. "These scholarships can make a tangible impact in helping to pay for the education needed to start the career journey they have been preparing for." The following children of Whirlpool Corporation employees have been selected to receive a 2025 scholarship: Abigail Crisp, child of Jason Chad Crisp Allison Kettle, child of Devrim Kettle Ashlyn Bouillon, child of Dennis Bouillon Ashlyn Henry, child of George Henry Brandon Gerding, child of Tracy Gerding Chase Russell, child of Bobby Russell Colton Long, child of Matthew Long Hope Morris, child of Scott Morris Jillian Kaufman, child of Michael Kaufman Kai O'Neal, child of Carmaleta O'Neal Lizzie Gares, child of Amy Gares Luke Felty, child of Greg Felty Mackenzie Hurley, child of Joshua Hurley Matthew Salzman, child of Daniel Salzman Michael Burkhart, child of Bryan Burkhart Mya Inkrott, child of Chad Inkrott Nevaeh Dewitt, child of Mariah Dewitt Ritika Wadke, child of Sonali Wadke Savanna Sanchez, child of Salvador Sanchez Selah Ogle, child of Ashton Ogle Tanishka Jadhav, child of Deepali Jadhav Taylor Fredritz, child of Katherine Fredritz Zoey Burns, child of Daniel Crouse The Sons & Daughters College & Vocational Training Scholarship Program has provided more than 2,600 scholarships and honor awards totaling over $18 million, with 89 scholarship and award recipients currently attending colleges, universities and vocational schools across the U.S. Children of any full-time Whirlpool Corporation employee at the director level and below are eligible. Students pursuing a 4 year degree will receive $30,000 over 4 years and students working toward a 2 year vocational degree will receive $15,000 over 2 years toward their respective educational costs. Students must maintain a 2.8 grade point average to maintain their scholarship. Whirlpool Foundation Since 1952, the Whirlpool Foundation has been making real, positive differences in local communities where Whirlpool Corporation families live and work. This is accomplished through two central pillars: House+Home. "House" supports a decent and affordable place to live and plan for the future, and "Home" focuses on creating thriving, resilient communities with the essential services, quality education, and job training needed to help people dream bigger and do better. The Foundation has an absolute commitment to equality and fairness and takes an innovative approach to social investing that prioritizes impact with measurable results. View original content here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Whirlpool on Contact Info:Spokesperson: WhirlpoolWebsite: Email: info@ SOURCE: Whirlpool View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project Win Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards
Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project won the gold award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards. NORTHAMPTON, MA / / April 30, 2025 / Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project's winning employee engagement program exposed Whirlpool Corp. employees to the global washing divide and created an opportunity to help address it. Sixty percent of the world's population relies on washing clothes by hand, largely due to lack of access to reliable electricity and water. This unpaid labor disproportionately impacts women and girls. In 2024, Whirlpool Corp. employees participated in "Washout" events, hand washing clothes and helping them understand how the majority of the global population does laundry. Employees also volunteered to assemble manual washing machines for The Washing Machine Project. "We are so humbled and grateful to receive this Halo Award. I'd like to thank Whirlpool Foundation for supporting this work and our employees who generously volunteered their time and talents on this initiative. Together, we hope to reclaim time and improve the lives of women and girls worldwide and open up new opportunities for them." "We are so humbled and grateful to receive this Halo Award," said Rosa Skinner, senior manager of global CSR and community relations for Whirlpool Corporation. "I'd like to thank Whirlpool Foundation for supporting this work and our employees who generously volunteered their time and talents on this initiative," said Skinner. "Together, we hope to reclaim time and improve the lives of women and girls worldwide and open up new opportunities for them." Whirlpool Foundation formally announced its support of The Washing Machine Project in April 2024. In the past year, hundreds of employees engaged in "Washout" experiences in global offices, and more than 300 employees assembled 375 manual washing machines, which were distributed to underserved communities in India, Mexico, Republic of Congo and Ghana. "This unique engagement program helps Whirlpool employees better understand the daily challenges of those who hand wash clothes," said Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project. "We exist to alleviate the burden of hand washing clothes, which can be life-changing. With the support of Whirlpool Foundation and Whirlpool volunteers, we were able to build more manual washing machines to impact more lives." The Halo Awards are considered the highest honor of recognition for outstanding corporate and nonprofit partnerships in categories including employee engagement, mental health, education, DEI, and service. Engage for Good is a leading organization that empowers corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Additional nominees at this year's 23rd annual awards included Mercedes-Benz USA, Edward Jones and Rare Beauty. You can find more information about the Halo Awards at About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana,Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at View original content here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Whirlpool on Contact Info:Spokesperson: WhirlpoolWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Whirlpool View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project Win Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project won the gold award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards. Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project's winning employee engagement program exposed Whirlpool Corp. employees to the global washing divide and created an opportunity to help address it. Sixty percent of the world's population relies on washing clothes by hand, largely due to lack of access to reliable electricity and water. This unpaid labor disproportionately impacts women and girls. In 2024, Whirlpool Corp. employees participated in 'Washout' events, hand washing clothes and helping them understand how the majority of the global population does laundry. Employees also volunteered to assemble manual washing machines for The Washing Machine Project. 'We are so humbled and grateful to receive this Halo Award,' said Rosa Skinner, senior manager of global CSR and community relations for Whirlpool Corporation. 'I'd like to thank Whirlpool Foundation for supporting this work and our employees who generously volunteered their time and talents on this initiative,' said Skinner. 'Together, we hope to reclaim time and improve the lives of women and girls worldwide and open up new opportunities for them.' Whirlpool Foundation formally announced its support of The Washing Machine Project in April 2024. In the past year, hundreds of employees engaged in 'Washout' experiences in global offices, and more than 300 employees assembled 375 manual washing machines, which were distributed to underserved communities in India, Mexico, Republic of Congo and Ghana. 'This unique engagement program helps Whirlpool employees better understand the daily challenges of those who hand wash clothes,' said Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project. 'We exist to alleviate the burden of hand washing clothes, which can be life-changing. With the support of Whirlpool Foundation and Whirlpool volunteers, we were able to build more manual washing machines to impact more lives.' The Halo Awards are considered the highest honor of recognition for outstanding corporate and nonprofit partnerships in categories including employee engagement, mental health, education, DEI, and service. Engage for Good is a leading organization that empowers corporate and nonprofit professionals to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Additional nominees at this year's 23rd annual awards included Mercedes-Benz USA, Edward Jones and Rare Beauty. You can find more information about the Halo Awards at ABOUT: About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at The Washing Machine Project The Washing Machine Project is a grassroots social enterprise based in the U.K. aiming to alleviate the burden of hand washing clothes and empower women by providing remote, low income and displaced communities with an accessible, off-grid washing solution. The Divya Washing Machine - a manual, off-the-grid washer-dryer helps save up to 50% of water and 75% of the time compared to hand washing clothes. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation
