AMETEK Vehicular Instrumentation Systems Donates $7000 To REACH Program Serving Homeless Youth of Mesa County
Contact: Shelly Steadman, +1-970-244-1269, shelly.steadman@ametek.com
GRAND JUNCTION, CO – AMETEK Vehicular Instrumentation Systems (VIS), which is headquartered and has manufacturing operations on 27 Road in Grand Junction, has made a donation of $7000 to the REACH program, which serves homeless youth and their families in the Mesa County School District. Over the past five years, AMETEK has contributed nearly $30,000 to REACH through donations and matching grants from the AMETEK Foundation, which serves as the charitable arm of AMETEK, Inc.
“AMETEK is pleased to continue its support of REACH and its vitally important efforts assisting homeless youth in our community,” comments Neil Desmond, AMETEK Vice President and General Manager for Instrumentation and Specialty Controls. “AMETEK has a long, well-established record of support for programs, such as REACH, that are designed to meet the civic and social needs of the communities in which we operate.”
“AMETEK’s support allows REACH-assisted students feel a sense of normalcy; to be like their peers. These funds provide us with the opportunity to help these students pursue their interests, participate in social activities, and make lasting relationships with their peers. In essence, they get to be kids,” notes Cathy Ebel, Prevention Services Coordinator for REACH.
About REACH
REACH (Resources, Education and Advocacy for Children who are Homeless) is a school-based program of the Mesa County Valley School District #51. It serves as an advocacy and support program for school-aged children and youth who have no fixed, regular or adequate night time residence. More information is available by contacting the REACH coordinator at 596 N. Westgate Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81505, telephone: (970) 254-5488.
About AMETEK VIS:
AMETEK VIS is a leading manufacturer of custom dashboard instruments and displays for heavy trucks, construction and agricultural equipment. It is a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of $4.0 billion. More information is available at www.ametek.com
About the AMETEK Foundation
The AMETEK Foundation is a private foundation, incorporated in 1960, that serves as the principal funding entity for the charitable contributions of AMETEK, Inc. The Foundation supports programs and initiatives where AMETEK has a presence, placing an emphasis on programs that support education, health and welfare, civic and social needs.
Photo Caption: Doug McGill, Vice President, Engineering, and Darrin Cisar, IT Manager, present donation to Cathy Ebel, Prevention Services Coordinator for REACH
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