Furnishing Caledon with care

Everyone can play a part in making a house a home – including local businesses. Corporate social responsibility (CSR), in a nutshell, is when an organization operates in a way that gives back to society. Companies around the globe also benefit through their CSR initiatives as do their employees, their customers and the community they work and live in.

Husky Technologies, the largest brand-named supplier of machinery for injection molding systems specializing in plastics worldwide, is a company that gives where they live.

Husky was founded by a newcomer from Germany in 1953. Eventually, Husky was located to Bolton and established itself as one of the largest employers. Their headquarters became a campus with some furnishings selected to create a home-inspired feeling. When the business decision was made to sell their Copper House Centre, they looked for a way that their surplus of well-loved, lightly used, high-quality furniture would benefit the community.

They contacted Caledon Community Services (CCS) – a strong community partner. “We immediately thought of [CCS] as a great way to give back to the community,” said then Husky VP of Corporate Services, Michael McKendry. A partnership forged over two decades based on their shared vision of a healthy, engaged, compassionate Caledon. Husky generously donated 40 armchairs, 30 upholstered couches, accent tables, cabinets, buffets, lamps, accent items and countless pieces of artwork to Evolve Caledon. “This wasn’t just ‘some furniture’ “said CCS CEO, Monty Laskin “It’s an extravaganza of a donation like our organization has never seen before.” Uniquely, 100% of net proceeds from Evolve sales go directly back into the community providing priceless services and programs that hundreds rely on. This action on the part of Husky touches the lives of so many who need support in all different aspects of their health, jobs and life in Caledon.