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H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. Makes Donations to Charities Across the Country

Westport, CT (PRWEB) January 13, 2010 -- H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. announced it made donations to non-profit organizations across the country at the request of its employees totaling more than $125,000.

H. J. Baker employees at their headquarters in Westport, Connecticut and plant and operation locations throughout the country were asked to suggest local charities in their area the company might make contributions to this year. As a result the following charities have received a contribution.

In Connecticut:

American Heart Association – CT Affiliate Wallingford, CT

AmeriCares Foundation Stamford, CT

Aspetuck Land Trust, Inc. Westport, CT

Denison Pequot Sepos Nature Center Mystic, CT

Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. Stamford, CT

Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, CT

Operation Hope Fairfield, CT

Salvation Army Bridgeport, CT

Stonington Harbor Yacht Club Sailing Foundation Stonington, CT

Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer Foundation Hartford, CT

The Center for Women & Families of Eastern Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT

The Connecticut Audubon Society Fairfield, CT

Across the country:

ALABAMA, ATMORE

American Legion Auxiliary – Unit 90

American Red Cross (AL Gulf Coast)

United Fund of the Atmore Area

ALABAMA, HUNTSVILLE

Care and Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound

ALBERTA (CANADA), CALGARY

Calgary Humane Society

Calgary Inter Faith Food Bank

Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter

Mustard Seed

The Alberta Children’s Hospital

ARIZONA, PHOENIX

Brian Injury Association of Arizona

National Spinal Cord Injury Assoc.

ARKANSAS, LONOKE

Literacy Council of Lonoke County

ARKANSAS, BENTON

Churches Joint Council on Human Need

ARKANSAS. FORT SMITH

Crisis Center for Battered Women

Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club

Fort Smith Police Department Shop with a Cop

Gregory Kistler Treatment Center

ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK

Heifer Project International

Little Rock Compassion Center

ARKANSAS, JACKSONVILLE

Fishnet Missions

CALIFORNIA, FRESNO

Craycroft Center

Food, Inc.

Marjaree Mason Center, Inc.

Poverello House

CALIFORNIA, LADERA RANCH

Laura’s House

CALIFORNIA, LAGUNA BEACH

The Laguna Playhouse

CALIFORNIA, MADERA

The Children’s Hospital of Central CA

CALIFORNIA, MANTECA

Second Harvest Food Bank

CALIFORNIA, SACRAMENTO

Make a Wish Foundation of Sacramento

CALIFORNIA, SAN PEDRO

Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles Harbor

CALIFORNIA, SANTA ANA

Pacific Symphony

CALIFORNIA, SILVERADO

St. Michael’s Abbey

CALIFORNIA, STOCKTON

Gospel Center Rescue Mission

United Way of San Joaquin

CALIFORNIA, WILMINGTON

Friends of Banning Landing

Friends of Banning Park

Gang Alternative Program

FLORIDA, PENSACOLA

Sacred Hearth Children’s Hospital

FLORIDA, SARASOTA

Children Charity Fund, Inc.

GEORGIA, ATLANTA

American Cancer Society

The Salvation Army Residences, Inc.

GEORGIA, AMERICUS

Habitat for Humanity

ILLINOIS, AURORA

Salvation Army

ILLINOIS, CHICAGO

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago

PAWS – Chicago

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

ILLINOIS, GENEVA

Marklund

MISSISSIPPI, FOREST

Crisis Pregnancy Services of Central Mississippi

MISSISSIPPI, LAKE

Sunbelt Christian Youth Ranch

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Research to Prevent Blindness

NEW YORK, PORT WASHINGTON

Farms for City Kids Foundation

NEW YORK, UNIONDALE

Feel Better Kids, Inc

NORTH CAROLINA, SANFORD

Helping Hand Clinic, Inc.

Stevens Foundation for Development and Enrichment Services

OKLAHOMA, WESTVILLE

Hope Center Inc.

Westville EMS

Westville Police Department Shop with a Cop

Westville Volunteer Fire Department

SOUTH DAKOTA, SIOUX FALLS

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

TENNESSEE, MEMPHIS

Global Vision Citadelle Ministries

St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital

TEXAS, NACOGDOCHES

The Empty Stocking Fund

VIRGINIA, TRIANGLE

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Christopher V. B. Smith, President & CEO of H.J. Baker said, “It is with profound gratitude that this holiday season H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. was able to celebrate our success by giving to others. We supported the communities where H.J. Baker employees live and work by giving to charities surrounding our 22 locations all over the country and sponsoring children in need around the world. Through these charities, H.J. Baker gave the gifts that matter most, especially now, of hope, fun, knowledge, shelter, clean water, healthcare, food and clothing to those who need them most!”

For 2009, H.J. Baker contributed over $125,000 to more than 75 non-profit organizations throughout the country.

H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. is a leader in the feed, fertilizer and sulphur industries, with more 20 locations throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more than 150 years, H.J. Baker has been mobilizing resources and providing outstanding products and service to the agriculture industry throughout the world. The company's strategically located processing plants, offices and warehouses create a super-efficient pipeline for the vital commodities and products that it sources, manufactures and markets. H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut USA.

For more information on H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. visit their website at www.bakerbro.com.

Media Inquiries:

Peter Barhydt

w 203-618-1709 c 203-252-4768

Peter.Barhydt (at) AberdeenAssociates (dot) com

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