Balise has been part of the community for over 100 years and feels strongly about building a better future for our customers, neighbors, and associates. We have a long history of community philanthropy and support a philosophy of giving back to the communities in which we do business. We believe in developing philanthropic partnerships that deliver long-term sustainable value and benefits to the greater community.
The goal of our philanthropy, along with our associates’ volunteer efforts, is to make a difference in the communities where our customers and associates work and live.
All contribution requests must meet our general guidelines to be considered.
PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS
Because we are unable to fund all worthy endeavors, we focus our support in the areas of education, health and human services, and community and civic development. We have selected these areas of focus as a method of thoughtfully channeling our resources to have the greatest possible impact where critical needs exist.
Grants are made under the following focus areas that reflect our values and funding priorities:
Education and Youth Activities: Programs supporting local and lasting youth development; programs advocating STEM curriculum and technical trades.
Community and Civic Development: Organizations that directly impact the long-term economic development of our communities.
Health and Human Services: Partnerships that support advancing the ability of health care providers to provide better medical care for the community.