09.09.2010
Tire Company Dębica S.A. Philanthropist of the Year
Dębica-based tire maker receives a distinction for <br /> its social and educational activities
Dębica-based tire maker receives a distinction for
its social and educational activities
Tire Company Dębica S.A. was granted “Philanthropist of the Year 2009” title in the Dębica County in the “Education” category. The organizer of opinion poll with the objective to distinguish socially involved local companies, is Non-Governmental Organization Incubator, operating under Dębica Business Club Association.
Every year Tire Company Dębica S.A. supports various social-oriented educational and charitable activities especially in the city of Dębica and in the Subcarpathian region. – Through funding scholarships for talented youth, support to the development of young artists or collaboration with Dębica schools we demonstrate how much importance we attach to local community – says Marta Konopacka, Director of Public Relations of Tire Company Dębica S.A. - Our care for the population in the region is not only limited to education. For many years now we have also supported the disabled and the wronged by fate and we have also played an active role in the local cultural life – stresses M. Konopacka.
The “Philanthropist of the Year” title is granted by the award committee consisting of the representatives of non-governmental organizations active in the Dębica County. Based on information on social activities in 2009 provided by the companies covered by the opinion poll the winners were selected in the following categories: Volunteer of the Year and Corporate Philanthropist of the Year.
„Many organizations are aided both by corporate bodies and by natural persons. Through the opinion poll we want to distinguish these persons and corporate bodies, thank them that despite hardship they commit themselves and provide support to the foundations or associations” – says Paweł Morawczyński, Manager of Occupational Therapy Workshop at Dębica, Vice-Chairman of “Joy” Association of Parents and Friends of the Disabled and at the same time the head of opinion poll award committee.
Tire Company Dębica S.A. also supports actively the education of young freaks of, among others, electrical and power engineering. In 2009 it was the main sponsor of 32nd National Electrical and Power Engineering Contest that was held at the E. Kwiatkowski School Complex No. 2 at Dębica. The award winners were granted modern laptops by T.C. Dębica S.A.
In the 2009/2010 school year the Company extended its patronage over the forms attended by students majoring at electronics and electrical engineering. The students in such forms undergo training under the guidance of T.C. Dębica S.A. personnel, and the most diligent ones can count on scholarships. Tire Company Dębica S.A. purchased also modern equipment for the school laboratories, necessary to organize practical examinations. T.C. Dębica supported also Urban Three-Year Secondary School No. 2, providing part financing for language and sports classes as well as economics and entrepreneurship workshops.
T.C. Dębica funded modern manikins that made first aid classes more attractive at the Vocational School Complex. Furthermore the students share their knowledge with others. The adolescents organize demonstrations for such institutions as the “Hanka” Children’s Home or the Polish Red Cross. During demonstrations the trainees learn principles of reanimation and correct behavior when health and life is at risk.
One of the major social events organized and financed by Tire Company Dębica S.A. is the annual “Dębica for Dębica” Folk Festivities. In addition to artistic and integrative dimensions, it plays also a social role. This year’s 14th Festivities was accompanied by an opinion poll where the city population was able to cast their votes in favor of specific goals proposed by five Dębica-based social organizations. For the implementation of these goals T.C. Dębica S.A. appropriated a total amount of PLN 50 thousand.
For five years now T.C. Dębica S.A. has participated in the UNICEF big campaign „Believe in Santa Clause”, organized under the patronage of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. In December 2009 the Company funded 200 Christmas parcels that were distributed amongst people supported by the City Social Assistance Center at Dębica.
its social and educational activities
Tire Company Dębica S.A. was granted “Philanthropist of the Year 2009” title in the Dębica County in the “Education” category. The organizer of opinion poll with the objective to distinguish socially involved local companies, is Non-Governmental Organization Incubator, operating under Dębica Business Club Association.
Every year Tire Company Dębica S.A. supports various social-oriented educational and charitable activities especially in the city of Dębica and in the Subcarpathian region. – Through funding scholarships for talented youth, support to the development of young artists or collaboration with Dębica schools we demonstrate how much importance we attach to local community – says Marta Konopacka, Director of Public Relations of Tire Company Dębica S.A. - Our care for the population in the region is not only limited to education. For many years now we have also supported the disabled and the wronged by fate and we have also played an active role in the local cultural life – stresses M. Konopacka.
The “Philanthropist of the Year” title is granted by the award committee consisting of the representatives of non-governmental organizations active in the Dębica County. Based on information on social activities in 2009 provided by the companies covered by the opinion poll the winners were selected in the following categories: Volunteer of the Year and Corporate Philanthropist of the Year.
„Many organizations are aided both by corporate bodies and by natural persons. Through the opinion poll we want to distinguish these persons and corporate bodies, thank them that despite hardship they commit themselves and provide support to the foundations or associations” – says Paweł Morawczyński, Manager of Occupational Therapy Workshop at Dębica, Vice-Chairman of “Joy” Association of Parents and Friends of the Disabled and at the same time the head of opinion poll award committee.
Tire Company Dębica S.A. also supports actively the education of young freaks of, among others, electrical and power engineering. In 2009 it was the main sponsor of 32nd National Electrical and Power Engineering Contest that was held at the E. Kwiatkowski School Complex No. 2 at Dębica. The award winners were granted modern laptops by T.C. Dębica S.A.
In the 2009/2010 school year the Company extended its patronage over the forms attended by students majoring at electronics and electrical engineering. The students in such forms undergo training under the guidance of T.C. Dębica S.A. personnel, and the most diligent ones can count on scholarships. Tire Company Dębica S.A. purchased also modern equipment for the school laboratories, necessary to organize practical examinations. T.C. Dębica supported also Urban Three-Year Secondary School No. 2, providing part financing for language and sports classes as well as economics and entrepreneurship workshops.
T.C. Dębica funded modern manikins that made first aid classes more attractive at the Vocational School Complex. Furthermore the students share their knowledge with others. The adolescents organize demonstrations for such institutions as the “Hanka” Children’s Home or the Polish Red Cross. During demonstrations the trainees learn principles of reanimation and correct behavior when health and life is at risk.
One of the major social events organized and financed by Tire Company Dębica S.A. is the annual “Dębica for Dębica” Folk Festivities. In addition to artistic and integrative dimensions, it plays also a social role. This year’s 14th Festivities was accompanied by an opinion poll where the city population was able to cast their votes in favor of specific goals proposed by five Dębica-based social organizations. For the implementation of these goals T.C. Dębica S.A. appropriated a total amount of PLN 50 thousand.
For five years now T.C. Dębica S.A. has participated in the UNICEF big campaign „Believe in Santa Clause”, organized under the patronage of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. In December 2009 the Company funded 200 Christmas parcels that were distributed amongst people supported by the City Social Assistance Center at Dębica.