As part of a longstanding tradition, Brasscraft Manufacturing Co. employees give their time, talent and resources to community organizations all year round. 

This year, several events were held to gather donations and to sponsor various charities. Events like the company’s annual bake sales, silent auctions and tailgate parties bring together employees for fun – and more importantly – for the causes close to company employees’ hearts.

“Making an impact in our community is important to our team. We are the change agents within our community,” said Josh Jaime, Brasscraft’s community outreach chairman. “We’re helping organizations that make our communities better for us all.”

Employees participate in activities with many charities including COTS, Haven, Make A Wish, Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army, to name a few.

Here are a few highlights from some of the company’s 2017 events:

• With the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Brasscraft participated in the annual JDRF One Walk. In conjunction with the Masco Foundation, the company donated a check for $25,000.
• For the 10^th consecutive year, Brasscraft’s Novi employees participated in the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon event as Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training team members. With multiple fundraising events held by the Brasscraft team, along with a grant presented by Masco, the company raised more than $35,500 for its LLS partners. Over the course of the 10-year partnership, the Brasscraft team has raised close to $400,000 for this cause. The funds go directly to life saving efforts for blood cancer patients.
• Supporting veterans is a passion at Brasscraft Mfg. Co, as the company has several veterans on its team. The company celebrated with a ceremony at its headquarters followed by a visit to Piquette Square. Piquette Square is a 150-unit apartment project in Detroit that houses and cares for homeless veterans. Piquette Square offers comprehensive support services to help the veterans develop self-sufficiency and reintegrate into the community. Throughout the month of November, Brasscraft employees donated needed items and prepared welcome kits for the veteran residents.