Commonwealth Cares is about supporting organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the communities where our employee owners live and work. This year, Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest was proud to donate $10,000 to The Fetch Foundation, an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to saving lives, both human and animal.
The organization was nominated by Dan Shannon, vice president of operations for our Expo division, who has a special connection to its mission. Dan and his family have adopted animals through The Fetch Foundation, volunteered at its facility, and helped deliver FIDO Bags to local fire stations.
“I have personally seen the great outcomes they have had when taking an animal literally off the street and turning their life around to have great health and an even greater purpose,” Dan shared.
Through its Homeless to Hero program, The Fetch Foundation gives rescued animals a second chance by preparing them for roles in therapy, service and search and rescue. The Foundation also provides FIDO Bags, which contain lifesaving supplies that first responders can use to care for pets during house fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies.
When Commonwealth presented the $10,000 donation, members of the Daisy Mountain Fire crew from Station 144 joined The Fetch Foundation in celebrating the gift and what it will mean for the program. The donation will help The Fetch Foundation continue caring for rescued animals, supporting its facility and getting more FIDO Bags into the hands of first responders.
“We are humbled beyond words that we were chosen this year for Commonwealth Electric’s generosity. MORE FIDO BAGS!” said Marie Peck, founder and director.
For Dan, supporting an organization his family has experienced firsthand makes this Commonwealth Cares donation even more meaningful. It’s a great example of how our employee owners can help identify organizations doing important work and give Commonwealth an opportunity to help that work go even further.
About Commonwealth Cares
Commonwealth Cares reflects our commitment to being a force for positive change in the communities where we live and work. Through charitable giving and community involvement, the program supports organizations that are making a meaningful difference and helps illuminate the lives of those around us. By investing in causes that matter to our employees and the communities we serve, Commonwealth Cares puts our commitment to Customers, Employees, Character and Mastery into action beyond the work we do every day.
