FOXBORO, Mass., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Danby Appliances, one of North America's leading manufacturers and distributors of compact appliances, has helped 10 charities this holiday season by donating over $10k worth of product.
Danby Appliances is not new to social media contests, in fact they run them almost monthly on their social media pages, but this month they decided to run a contest awarding those who need the winnings the most – local charities, foundations and shelters. The charities were nominated by the public and a random draw made the selection, each day for 10 business days. All those who nominated were entered into a draw to win a grand prize, complete with a multiple Danby appliances.
The winners were selected from all over North America and include shelters, food banks, rehabilitation and wellness centers, and resource centers for those struggling due to poverty and/or homelessness.
"Doing the Right Thing isn't just on our logo, we hope these 100 donations to community charities in the US and Canada makes the holidays a little brighter for those in need" Jim Estill, Danby President & CEO.
The contest winners are as follows:
- The Women and Children's Shelter of Barrie is a women and children's shelter in Barrie, Ontario who won 10 Danby mini fridges.
- Last Door Recovery Society is an addiction recovery service center in New Westminster, British Columbia who won 10 Danby microwaves.
- Second Harvest Heartland is a food bank in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota who won 10 Danby air purifiers.
- Pekin Salvation Army is a local Salvation Army chapter in Pekin, Illinois who won 10 Danby mini fridges.
- Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society is a women's shelter in Medicine hat, Alberta who won 10 prize bundles, including backpacks, lunch bags, water bottles and more.
- Oakland Promise is a charity organization in Hayward, California which helps children living in Oakland with the resources and skills to go through school, they won 10 Danby microwaves.
- Daffodil Place is a 24-room facility operated by the Newfoundland and Labrador Division of the Canadian Cancer Society which helps people with cancer and their caregivers, they won 10 Danby Contemporary Classic Mini Fridges.
- Indwell is an organization in Hamilton, Ontario that creates affordable housing, they won 10 prize bundles, including Danby cookware and kitchen accessories.
- Siloam Mission is an organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba who connects the community to provide opportunities for those affected by poverty and homelessness, they won 10 Danby microwaves.
For more information on the prizes and winners visit the Giving Back campaign website here – https://bit.ly/Danby10DaysofGivingBack
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: To arrange an interview with Jim Estill, CEO of Danby, contact Cherie Bauman at [email protected]. For media support, contact Don Twerdun at [email protected].
About Danby Appliances:
Founded in 1947, Danby is one of North America's leading manufacturers/distributors of compact appliances such as microwaves, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners. The company operates three distinct business units – Danby, MicroFridge, and Silhouette – with four North American offices, including three in the U.S. and one in Canada. For more information on Danby and its products, please visit http://www.Danby.com. Follow Danby on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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