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Buzzi donates $15,000 to Putnam EMA
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, Buzzi Unicem is doing what it can to support the communities in which it does business.
On that note, Buzzi recently made a donation of $15,000 to the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency.
Greencastle Plant Manager Tim Menke and Alternate Fuels Facility Manager Jamie Robinson presented the check to Putnam County EMA Director Tom Helmer and Assistant Director Dave Costin recently.
However, the explanation of the thinking behind the donation came straight from Buzzi’s corporate headquarters in Italy, in a letter signed by Chairman of the Board Pietro Buzzi and President and CEO Massimo Toso.
“Diligence in protecting the safety and health of our employees, customers and partners has been our primary goal during these unprecedented and unsettling times,” the executives wrote. “We realize that in this time of crisis, it is critical that we make it possible for you to continue your efforts and help you respond to the unique demands of our area. We have been in business for decades and we want you to know that at this important time, you can count on us to be there for support.”
They went on to explain that the company “has undertaken a global initiative to offer support to selected non-profit organizations, who have made significant effort to alleviate the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on the individuals and families in our community.”
As such, the $15,000 donation was made to Putnam County EMA.
Robinson said local officials felt EMA would be an appropriate steward.
Costin and Helmer, who has since resigned his post after taking office as a county commissioner, did not yet have specific plans for the funds.