The Spruance manufacturing site recently announced the recipients of its charitable giving awards that will make a positive and notable impact on the Richmond-area community. These 15 awards, totaling more than $130,000 in grants, reflect the values of the Spruance site, our employees and DuPont. The award amounts ranged $1,000 - $30,000.

Award Recipients 

Community Organizations – Focus

·         Science Museum of Virginia – Girls in Science 

·         FeedMore – Fighting hunger with healthy meals

·         Mercy Mall – Serving the hungry and homeless 

·         Rebuilding Together Richmond – Repairs for houses/community spaces

·         Sacred Heart Center – After school programs 

·         Junior Achievement – Skills for economic success

·         World U.P. Foundation – Providing fresh produce to the hungry 

·         Safe Harbor – Support for domestic violence/human trafficking survivors

·         Old Dominion Firefighters Burn Foundation – Collaborate with local fire departments 

Robotics Organizations – Focus

·         FIRST Robotics (Team 1599, Atlee) – STEM, Robotics 

·         FIRST Robotics (Mech Tech Dragons 422, Maggie Walker) – STEM, Robotics

·         FIRST Robotics (Team Talon 540) – STEM, Robotics 

·         FIRST Robotics (Team RoboHawks 346, LC Bird) – STEM, Robotics

Educational Organization – Focus 

·         Chesterfield Education Foundation – Classroom Innovation

Athletic Organization – Focus 

·         Sportable – Cycling Program

The award selections were made by a diverse team of Spruance employees and Employee Resource Group leaders. Factors considered for each application were: 

·         Alignment with company/business/site focus area

·         Brand promotion plan 

·         Community impact

·         Employee engagement