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Community Involvement
Rogers Corporation is built on the core belief that we have a responsibility to our coworkers, our community, and ourselves to make health, safety, and environmental issues the key considerations in everything we do. We uphold this belief by giving back to the communities around us.
Giving back to the community comes in many forms. Whether you’re a part of the action, or supplying the means to make it possible, you are a vital component to making your community a better place.
Volunteerism, Support, & Sponsorships
There are many ways Rogers is giving back, and we invite you to join in!
Read our article about the many benefits of volunteering in your community: http://blog.rogerscorp.com/2011/04/21/volunteering-in-your-community/
How to get involved? If you’re looking for hands-on activities:
- Earth Day clean-up
On Earth Day many members of our Rogers Corporation team join together for a clean-up of our local streets at the Rogers and Woodstock, Connecticut locations.
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- Relay for Life
Every year we are participating in the Relay for Life. The Relay for Life gives an opportunity to honor those in our community who have been touched by cancer, and to ensure that their struggles are not forgotten. Please join a team, or pledge a walker in support of the American Cancer Society.
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- Adopt-a-Family
This program brings the joy of the holidays to impoverished families. The Rogers community works hard to make the holidays “more joyful for so many families.”
- Rogers Open Golf Classic for the Special Olympics
Every year Rogers’ golf enthusiasts come together at the CT National Golf Course in Putnam for an annual tournament to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics.
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- "Operation Fill a Backpack" Drive
Chandler AZ employees step up with backpacks and school supplies donations for children who live in the East Valley. The community initiative supports A New Leaf, a local charity that offers assistance to homeless and domestic violence shelters.
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- Denim Day
Make a donation to some great causes and wear your favorite jeans to work. Denim Day has supported the American Cancer Society and the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation.
- Be a Santa to a Senior
Share the joy of the holiday season by giving back to the seniors in your community.
- Local food drives
Non-perishable food donations can be made at local food drives and at sponsored events.
- Soles for Souls
Rogers welcomes members of the community to donate gently worn shoes to assist those in need.
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- Toys for Tots
Rogers invites the community to donate new, unwrapped toys to local children in need.
- Scholarships
Rogers provides college scholarships to sons and daughters of regular full-time and part-time employees, based on academic
achievement and demonstrated leadership ability. All high school seniors and full-time undergraduate college students are eligible for the awards. This year we awarded ten $2,000 scholarships.
- YMCA Support
Each year, local sports teams and the YMCA help to shape the generations of tomorrow with child-care programs, after school education, summer camps, and more. YMCA programs continue to build upon its commitment to leadership, teambuilding, and education.
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- United Way
Support local fire departments, colleges, and non-profit organizations. Last year, Rogers in Chandler, AZ raised over $13,000 for families in need.
Energy Initiatives
In our operations, Rogers Corporation is constantly looking for and finding ways to work more efficiently. Efforts have included replacing parking area lights with solar wind technology, upgrading and replacing HVAC and lighting units with energy-saving controls, and reducing fuel costs by using natural gas.
Our employees in Arizona participate in AZ Trip Rewards (commuting) program to help reduce emissions.
For our products, our researchers spend many hours developing materials and components that help save energy by providing innovative power distribution and thermal management in hybrid electric vehicles for variable frequency motor drives.
Participate
Find any one of the many volunteering opportunities available in every community and join in. Learn something new, and feel good while doing it!
Which community projects are you involved in and passionate about? Let us know! Share your suggestions on our Careers Blog: http://blog.rogerscorp.com/2011/04/21/volunteering-in-your-community/.