Newell Brands awards grants to local nonprofit organizations

Sandy Springs-based Newell Brands Inc. awarded $175,000 in an employee-led grant program that includes four nonprofit partners in metro Atlanta.

The Newell Brands Charitable Foundation established its Local Impact Grant Program to foster nonprofit partnerships and deepen employee engagement in philanthropy, according to a news release. Employees nominate and vote for local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are located within 30 miles of a U.S. Newell office or facility.

“Through our Local Impact Grant Program, we’re proud to support Atlanta-based nonprofits making meaningful change in our communities, from feeding families to providing critical healthcare access,” Christina Moylan, director of Events and Philanthropy for Newell Brands, told Rough Draft Atlanta.

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