WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Employees at Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) have contributed nearly $1.3 million to the United Way of Forsyth County campaign in 2016, the company announced recently.
Overall, RAI companies, affiliates, employees and private charitable foundations donated $13 million in value to nonprofit organizations in 2016.
“In addition to the highest-ever participation rates in our matching grants program, our employees continued to give back to the community by volunteering with numerous organizations in our communities, including United Way’s Days of Caring,” said Mamie Sutphin, RAI Services Company’s director of community engagement programs. “We were thrilled to receive United Way of North Carolina’s Spirit of NC Award for the third year in a row as we continue our long history of supporting organizations that bring the greatest impact to our community.”
“We are grateful to Reynolds American,” said Cindy Gordineer, United Way of Forsyth County president and CEO. Our corporate partner campaigns are critically important to reaching our goals and enhancing our community. Such passionate and caring workplaces help Forsyth County create positive change . . . and great things happen when we Live United.”
The Reynolds American Foundation donated a total of $8.9 million last year, including funds donated to match grants made by employees. The Foundation’s largest contributions were to United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding area United Ways.