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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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INVESTING IN A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Our Communities

At Drummond Company, we believe that our success is intertwined with the well-being of the communities where we operate. We're committed to making a positive impact through partnerships, investments, and volunteerism.

See Our Employees in Action

United Way of Central Alabama

We are proud to be a long-standing supporter of the United Way of Central Alabama. Through our annual employee giving campaign and corporate contributions, we help fund vital programs that address critical needs in our community, such as education, financial stability, health, and emergency services. Our commitment extends beyond financial support, with active participation in initiatives like the Loaned Executive program and United Way VAT (Volunteer Action Teams), and Meals on Wheels delivery, demonstrating our dedication to hands-on community engagement.

Learn more about the United Way of Central Alabama

United Way Hands On

Our partnership with United Way Hands On, a United Way agency, enables our employees to volunteer their time and talents to various community projects. From building homes to mentoring youth, our employees are actively engaged in making a difference in the lives of others.

Learn more about United Way Hands On

Heart of Education Awards

In collaboration with ABC 33/40, we established the Heart of Education Awards to recognize and celebrate outstanding teachers in our community. This program provides much-needed resources to classrooms and honors the dedication of educators who go above and beyond to inspire our children.

To learn more about our Heart of Education Awards

Additional Community Initiatives

Our commitment to community extends beyond these key partnerships. We actively support a wide range of local organizations and initiatives, including:

  • Scholarships and educational programs: Investing in the future of our young people through scholarships, STEM programs, and educational resources.
  • Environmental conservation: Partnering with organizations to protect and restore our natural environment, promoting sustainability, and educating communities on environmental issues.
  • Health and wellness programs: Supporting initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles and improve access to healthcare for underserved populations.
  • Disaster relief efforts: Providing aid and resources to communities affected by natural disasters and other emergencies.
  • Support for the arts: Enriching our community through partnerships with cultural institutions like the Birmingham Symphony, recognizing the importance of arts in education and quality of life.
  • “Into the Mines” teacher workshop: Partnering with the Alabama Mining Association to host an annual continuing education workshop for teachers, providing them with valuable resources and insights about Alabama’s mining industry and its significance.
  • Supporting Local Events: We actively participate in community events that promote health, wellness, and camaraderie, such as the Birmingham Corporate Challenge, and support organizations like the Exceptional Foundation through their annual Chili Cook-Off. These events not only provide opportunities for our employees to engage with the community, but also raise awareness and funds for important causes.
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INVESTING IN A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Our Communities

At Drummond Company, we believe that our success is intertwined with the well-being of the communities where we operate. We're committed to making a positive impact through partnerships, investments, and volunteerism.

See Our Employees in Action

United Way of Central Alabama

We are proud to be a long-standing supporter of the United Way of Central Alabama. Through our annual employee giving campaign and corporate contributions, we help fund vital programs that address critical needs in our community, such as education, financial stability, health, and emergency services. Our commitment extends beyond financial support, with active participation in initiatives like the Loaned Executive program and United Way VAT (Volunteer Action Teams), and Meals on Wheels delivery, demonstrating our dedication to hands-on community engagement.

Learn more about the United Way of Central Alabama

Hands on Birmingham

Our partnership with Hands on Birmingham, a United Way agency, enables our employees to volunteer their time and talents to various community projects. From building homes to mentoring youth, our employees are actively engaged in making a difference in the lives of others.

Learn more about United Way Hands On

Hands on Birmingham

Our partnership with Hands on Birmingham, a United Way agency, enables our employees to volunteer their time and talents to various community projects. From building homes to mentoring youth, our employees are actively engaged in making a difference in the lives of others.

Learn more about United Way Hands On

Heart of Education Awards

In collaboration with ABC 33/40, we established the Heart of Education Awards to recognize and celebrate outstanding teachers in our community. This program provides much-needed resources to classrooms and honors the dedication of educators who go above and beyond to inspire our children.

To learn more about our Heart of Education Awards

Additional Community Initiatives

Our commitment to community extends beyond these key partnerships. We actively support a wide range of local organizations and initiatives, including:

  • Scholarships and educational programs: Investing in the future of our young people through scholarships, STEM programs, and educational resources.
  • Environmental conservation: Partnering with organizations to protect and restore our natural environment, promoting sustainability, and educating communities on environmental issues.
  • Health and wellness programs: Supporting initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles and improve access to healthcare for underserved populations.
  • Disaster relief efforts: Providing aid and resources to communities affected by natural disasters and other emergencies.
  • Support for the arts: Enriching our community through partnerships with cultural institutions like the Birmingham Symphony, recognizing the importance of arts in education and quality of life.
  • "Into the Mines" teacher workshop: Partnering with the Alabama Mining Association to host an annual continuing education workshop for teachers, providing them with valuable resources and insights about Alabama's mining industry and its significance.
  • Supporting Local Events: We actively participate in community events that promote health, wellness, and camaraderie, such as the Birmingham Corporate Challenge, and support organizations like the Exceptional Foundation through their annual Chili Cook-Off. These events not only provide opportunities for our employees to engage with the community, but also raise awareness and funds for important causes.

Join Us in Building Stronger Communities

We invite you to learn more about our community involvement efforts and discover how you can get involved. Together, we can make a lasting, positive impact on the communities we share.

  • Dean Bishop
    It was a great day of service with old and new friends in memory of our dear friend and leader, Garry Drummond.

    Dean Bishop

    Garry Neil Drummond Day of Service, Tarrant Park and Creek Beautification Project
  • Bob Boylan
    Love me some Drummond Company! What a great day helping to clean up in Tarrant.

    Bob Boylan

    Vice President Annual Giving Campaign, United Way of Central Alabama
  • Carolyn Click
    I am honored I was able to help in this project.

    Carolyn Click

    Home for the Holidays - Habitat for Humanity Build
  • Cornelia Smiley
    The kids were awesome! We read together and told special facts about each other. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

    Cornelia Smiley

    Birmingham Reads
  • Mark Chapman
    What a wonderful experience working with the Rushing Spring Baptist Church members and pastor, Tarrant City personnel, and other to help clear and clean up a long-time overgrown cemetery.

    Mark Chapman

  • Kelly O’Neil
    I loved writing little notes to the patients at East View!

    Kelly O’Neil

  • Wade Keeton
    ...thank you for creating opportunities for us to serve others.

    Wade Keeton

    Rushing Spring Cemetery Project
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Drummond Cares

Heart of Education Awards

Drummond Company understands how valuable teachers are to our community. Teachers are the heart of education. They work with our children every day to help shape our future generations. We know that teachers work with limited classroom resources and their work is challenging and often under-appreciated, which is why we started the Heart of Education Awards.

Friday Night Rivals

As part of the Drummond Cares campaign, we support local schools by sponsoring the Friday Night Rivals coverage of high school football games. Join us each fall on My68 to watch competing teams on Friday Night Rivals!

To Communities

Drummond Company has always been respectful of all of the communities where we operate and we continually strive to be a model corporate citizen. Our employees and their families live, work, and enjoy their leisure time in these communities. New schools, better healthcare, and improved job opportunities all contribute to an enhanced quality of life for Drummond Company employees, their families, and neighbors. Building stronger communities while preserving a local heritage is a part of our pledge to our employees and our neighbors. Drummond Company’s commitment to community development includes such diverse projects as school construction, establishing health clinics, funding job training centers, building fire departments, and coordinating United Way fund drives.

In Colombia, Drummond established a community relations department and we continue to make a positive impact on the local economy. We contribute to social programs to improve the lives of our employees and their neighbors by providing assistance to schools, hospitals, and churches in the communities around our existing operations. The granting of college scholarships, paving of roads, training in economically productive activities (to improve families’ incomes), making contributions to strengthening public services, arts and culture, and making investments in health and education, are critical parts of the company’s investment in its corporate management.

Healthcare: In Colombia, Drummond has built, updated, or equipped 27 health centers and hospitals. The population’s welfare is a determining factor in designing and executing these projects and activities that include vaccination campaigns and health brigades in the areas surrounding its operations.

Education: In Colombia, Drummond helped to build, expand, and equip 529 classrooms in pursuit of the communities’ comprehensive development and improving the standard of education for children and youth with limited resources. Additionally, books have been donated, transportation has been provided, and sporting activities have been funded, including uniforms. Feeding the student community is essential, so Drummond helped to build and equip 25 school cafeterias. Breakfast, snacks, and lunches have been secured for elementary and secondary schools.