LOWRY SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES GIVING TUESDAY INITIATIVES

November 27, 2018 (Brighton, MI) – Lowry Solutions announced today its charitable initiatives in participation with Giving Tuesday. The company has wrapped up a fundraising campaign with the United Way of Livingston County and is kicking off a food drive with Gleaners Food Bank and a toy drive for Toys for Tots. This fall, the Lowry employees participated in the Livingston County United Way annual fundraising campaign. They were given the option to make a one-time gift or donation via annual payroll deduction. The company hosted a contest where departments split into teams in an effort to raise more money. 

Overall, they raised $8233.00, which includes a matching donation from the company. In 2017, Lowry Solutions raised more than 46,000 meals for Gleaners Community Food Bank (Gleaners) in their annual food drive, resulting in the most meals raised yet. Today, they kick off their 2018 donation drive, which will run until December 17th. In conjunction with the company’s Jeans for Charities monthly fundraiser, Lowry will utilize the month of December to benefit Toys for Tots as the third charitable initiative. Along with being a Toys for Tots drop-off site, Lowry employees who donate an unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation will be able to wear jeans in the office on Fridays during December. 

The company will match the donation made by the employees. “We recognize that giving back to the community is an essential part of our business,” stated Mike Lowry, CEO of Lowry Solutions. We fully embrace these worthwhile organizations and their missions to help those less fortunate in our area. I can’t think of a better day than Giving Tuesday to show our support.” Lowry Solutions is committed to giving back to the community. They have created programs that support non-profit organizations in and around Livingston County. The Gleaners partnership and the United Way partnership are just examples of several fundraisers and outreach alliances that Lowry participates in. Included is an eight-year Intern Partnership with Pinckney New Tech High School and their signature “Jeans for Charity” Fridays with a 100% organizational match. 

Building Stronger Communities Through Employee Engagement

Corporate social responsibility generates enduring value when it becomes part of an organization, not just a temporary fad. An example of this approach comes from Lowry Solutions, where they encourage employees to engage in charitable programs that not only strengthen local communities but also promote team-building and common purpose. These programs amplify the company’s impact, using a combination of company-matched contributions and active employee participation to bolster support for causes that matter.

Instead of treating corporate giving as strictly a check-writing scenario, Lowry advocates for community engagement in the form of fundraising campaigns, volunteering opportunities, and workplace programs that allow employees to help year-round.

A Culture of Giving Back

Achieving success in community programs depends on organizational-wide participation and investment over time. Lowry urges staff from the top down to get involved in activities that are consistent with those core company values of working together, responsibility, and service.

This community-oriented culture is made up of some important characteristics:

• Employee-led fundraising efforts
• Company matching contributions
• Department-wide participation and friendly competitions
• Direct volunteers strengthen local partnerships
• Year-long donation programs
• Emerging nonprofit needs in response to COVID-19

By taking a team approach, this strategy aims to enable employees to both donate time beyond their normal job functions and support initiatives that help provide benefits in the communities where they live and work.

Strengthening Partnerships with Local Organizations

Businesses build sustainable community impact through long-term partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Lowry avoids broad, one-off events and instead collaborates with established organizations that provide core services: food assistance, education, youth development, and family support.

Such partnerships direct funding towards evidence-based work in the community while also creating opportunities for employees to become involved in local initiatives.

Here are some of the areas funded through these partnerships:

• Food security programs
• Educational partnerships
• Holiday assistance for families
• Youth development initiatives
• Community outreach efforts
• Employee volunteer programs

However, it is important to keep in mind that developing long-term partnerships with nonprofit organizations better leverages both funding and employee engagement over time.

Employee Participation Drives Greater Impact

One of the best parts of workplace giving programs is employee engagement. Causes tend to achieve better response and results when people are given the means to advocate for causes they care about.

Organizations may facilitate engagement by doing the following:

• Payroll giving programs
• Donation matching
• Charity fundraising events
• Volunteer days
• Internal awareness campaigns
• Department fundraising challenges

They encourage team-building and create opportunities for employees to see the fruits of their labor in action.

Corporate Responsibility as Part of Business Excellence

Community engagement is just one thread in a much wider commitment to responsible business practices. In addition to providing state-of-the-art asset tracking, barcode, RFID, and enterprise mobility solutions, Lowry understands that it is important to give back to the communities that sustain its growth for it to succeed long-term.

A holistic approach to a corporate responsibility strategy empowers organizations to:

• Empower workforce and company culture.
• Strengthen community ties.
• Encourage collaboration across departments.
• Now, go do something that reflects the values of your organization.
• Combine visibility with social impact & business growth.

Such initiatives demonstrate a realization that sustainable success is no longer limited to operational performance but must also include good societal scores.

Benefits of Workplace Giving Programs

Well-structured employee giving programs create advantages for both organizations and the communities they support.

By integrating charitable initiatives into workplace culture, organizations create opportunities for employees to make meaningful contributions while reinforcing shared values.

Supporting Communities While Building the Future

Community investment remains an important part of building resilient businesses and stronger local partnerships. Whether through fundraising campaigns, donation drives, educational initiatives, or volunteer opportunities, organizations have the ability to create measurable social impact that extends well beyond the workplace.

Lowry Solutions continues to demonstrate that innovation and community involvement can work together. While helping organizations improve operational visibility through integrated tracking technologies, the company also recognizes the importance of investing in people and communities. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to delivering value not only through technology solutions but also through initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, support nonprofit organizations, and encourage employees to contribute toward meaningful causes throughout the year.

About Lowry Solutions: Lowry Solutions is a global systems integrator of complete IoT, Blockchain, RFID, and barcode solutions for supply chain applications. As the industry leader for over four decades, Lowry has been implementing real-time asset visibility solutions that simplify traceability and improve business outcomes through sustainable solutions. The company continues to evolve alongside its customers to provide the most complete and modern data collection, integration, and management solutions available. Lowry Solutions is Headquartered in Brighton, Michigan. For more information, please visit lowrysolutions.com or call 888.881.2477. Connect on social media – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter  About Gleaners Community Food Bank For more than 40 years, Gleaners Community Food Bank has been “feeding hungry people and nourishing our communities.” Last fiscal year, Gleaners distributed more than 42 million pounds of emergency food to 499 partner schools, soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. Of every dollar donated, Gleaners uses 96 cents for food and food programs. One dollar provides three meals for a hungry neighbor. To learn more, visit www.gfb.org  

About Toys for Tots: The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. To learn more, visit www.howell-mi.toysfortots.org 

About Livingston County United Way: The Livingston County United Way is a convener and collaborating partner with many nonprofit, for-profit, governmental and faith-based organizations – all working to address the most critical needs of Livingston County residents. Their Board of Directors, staff, and support consist of talented and passionate people who are proud to make a difference by doing work that they love every day. They work within our strategic plan and look for improvement of their operations. Their community investments are subject to rigorous review, outcomes-based measurements, and financial accountability. To learn more, visit www.lcunitedway.org   

Contact: 

 Michelle Shook, Marketing 

Manager 810-534-1669 

michelles@lowrysolutions.com