Charities
Supporting worthwhile charities always has been part of The Energy Alliance Group of North America’s culture. When the company was formed in late 2012, leaders decided that they wanted to donate 10 percent of EAG profits to charity. Each year, members of the EAG team name his or her favorite charities, and EAG randomly selects a charity or two to receive that donation.
“This is just the right thing for us to do and we really enjoy helping and visiting these organizations,” said Scott Ringlein, EAG’s founder and president.
Following is a list of some of the charities that have benefited from this practice.
Recipients of 2015 gifts
Friends of the White Pine Trail, Cadillac
Formed in 1997, this organization raises money to support and improve this 92-mile multi-county trail. Back then, several individuals felt a volunteer group could accelerate and coordinate trail development formed a steering committee. On Sept. 10, 1997 the Friends of the White Pine Trail held its first public meeting at Plainfield Township Hall. The group has been very successful in fundraising to support the trail having raised large sums of money to support and improve the trail.
The purpose of the Friends of the White Pine Trail: assist the DNR in completing the trail; educate trail users about proper use; educate the public about trail history; promote the trail; help secure funding for trail projects; provide trail maintenance; and help municipalities adjacent to the trail make the trail an asset to their communities.
Kids’ Food Basket, Grand Rapids
Kids’ Food Basket attacks childhood hunger, making sure that lunch is not the last meal of the day for more than 7,400 children at 42 schools in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and, most recently, Holland. Volunteers pack and deliver Sack Suppers, well-rounded evening meals that provide nutrition critical to the children’s mind and body development.
Recipients of 2014 gifts
Kids’ Food Basket, Grand Rapids
Kids’ Food Basket attacks childhood hunger, making sure that lunch is not the last meal of the day for more than 7,400 children at 42 schools in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and, most recently, Holland. Volunteers pack and deliver Sack Suppers, well-rounded evening meals that provide nutrition critical to the children’s mind and body development.
Cascades Humane Society, Jackson
Cascades Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter, saves more than 800 animals a year, providing shelter, quality food, health/veterinarian care, and the opportunity to be adopted. Its vision statement reads: A community in which all pets have loving homes and are treated with compassion and respect.
Recipient of 2013 gift
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor
Since 1903, the University of Michigan has led the way in providing comprehensive, specialized health care for children. Its mission is to integrate clinical care, education, research and advocacy to advance the health status of children, women, and their families and communities statewide.
From leading-edge heart surgery that’s performed in the womb to complete emergency care that’s there when you need it, families from all over come to the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for our pediatric expertise. C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is consistently ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospital in all ten pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report.
Mott’s Children’s Hospital maintains a “wish list” on the Amazon website, detailing items the children often need. EAG used its donation to purchase a variety of these items on the list and delivered them to the hospital.
Community Involvement
The Energy Alliance Group of North America is committed to be part of the communities it serves. EAG is a member or supporter of the following organizations.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Grand Rapids 2030 District
Greening Detroit
Lean & Green Michigan
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Chamber of Commerce Energy Committee
Small Business Association of Michigan
Small Business Association of Michigan Leadership Committee
West Michigan Spartans Steve Smith Charity Challenge
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
US Department of Energy Better Buildings