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Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Link Logistics Community Grants Program Invests $2 Million in 2025 To Support Local Nonprofits
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Link Logistics ('Link' or the 'Company'), a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate, today announced the latest round of investments through its 2025 Community Grants Program. Launched in 2022, the Link Logistics Community Grants Program provides infrastructure grants to nonprofits addressing hunger, education and hyperlocal needs across the U.S. With this year's round of investments, the Link Logistics Community Grants Program has distributed a total of $8 million. This year, Link Logistics employees nominated more than 70 projects, reflecting growing need from community organizations nationwide. Based on these submissions, 21 unique projects were selected, and Link Logistics distributed the full $2 million in available funding within two months of it being granted. 'This national program drives local impact by leveraging our colleagues' insights and relationships,' said Luke J. Petherbridge, chief executive officer, Link Logistics. 'We fund nonprofits' greatest needs and build lasting partnerships through our firm's most valuable asset—our people.' The grants support essential infrastructure projects that are often difficult to fund through traditional fundraising efforts. Examples of such projects include upgrading HVAC systems to reduce operational costs, enhancing IT systems to improve efficiency, and purchasing vehicles to grow service reach and food-distribution capabilities. Nonprofits supported in 2025 include: Boulder Crest Foundation, a national nonprofit that helps veterans and first responders transform their struggle into strength through its Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) programs — Warrior PATHH and Struggle Well. As the organization expands services in Texas, Link Logistics' grant will help make newly acquired real estate fully operational for equine-assisted learning, a critical component of its Warrior PATHH program. Pursuit, a New York-based nonprofit that expands access to technical careers. Link Logistics' grant helped the organization acquire laptops and a secure management system for its summer AI-native program. Link Logistics also hosted a volunteer event through which 10 of the firm's software engineers and technology professionals mentored Pursuit fellows. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County provides access to healthy food and grows more than 1.6 million pounds of fruits and vegetables annually at its Harvest Solutions Farm. Link Logistics' grant helped the organization acquire a Rough Terrain forklift to support operations at the farm. Firm employees also volunteer with Second Harvest regularly and will return for CoreGiving Day this October. About Link Logistics Link Logistics is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. As of March 31, 2025, Link Logistics serves approximately 9,000 customers and owns, has interests in, manages or has under development logistics facilities that will represent a total of 500 million square feet across key U.S. distribution markets. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics has the scale, footprint and proprietary insights, as well as a focus on sustainability, to drive value for our customers and stakeholders. For more information regarding the Company, please visit
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lewis Cellars Awards $275,000 to Napa County Nonprofits Through Its 2025 Community Grants Program
Annual Initiative Supports Local Efforts in Education, Food Security, Health, and Environmental Stewardship NAPA, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lewis Cellars announced it has awarded $275,000 to nonprofit organizations across Napa County through its annual 2025 Community Grants Program. Now in its second year, the program reflects the winery's ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the communities where its employees and their families live and work. This latest series of grants brings the total amount dedicated by Lewis Cellars within the Napa region to nearly half a million dollars in just two years. Focused on long-term impact, this year's grant recipients are driving critical progress in youth education, food access, environmental sustainability, and family wellness. The diversity of this year's grants includes expanding access to domestic violence support, launching a new STEM elective requested by hundreds of middle school students, providing bilingual nature-based field trips all of which underscores the power of community partnership. 'Community is the foundation of everything we do, and with the opening of our new Lewis Cellars estate this summer that commitment is as steadfast as ever,' said Dennis Bell, vice president of Lewis Cellars. 'Through our grants program, we are proud to support organizations that create opportunity, stability, and resilience across Napa County. These nonprofits are doing critical work, and we're honored to help them reach their goals and further their impact.' Launched in 2024, the Lewis Cellars Community Grants program funds key focus areas including education, youth development, the environment, food access, arts, health and wellness, and social services. The 2025 grant cycle drew a record number of requested funds across the region. A team of Lewis employees carefully reviewed each proposal before making final selections, ensuring the process remained inclusive, thoughtful, and grounded in community perspective. Among the 2025 recipients are: Napa Resource Conservation District (RCD): Expanding outdoor education and nature-based field trips for hundreds of local students. Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center: Supporting arts programming that fosters cultural connection and enrichment for Hispanic seniors and their families. NEWS Napa: Strengthening crisis response and support for survivors of domestic violence. Silverado Middle School: Launching new STEM and woodshop electives to introduce students to future career pathways. Downtown Napa Farmers Market: Increasing access to fresh, healthy foods through an expanded Market Match program for low-income families. 'At the Napa RCD, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to connect with the natural world through hands-on, outdoor learning,' said Frances Knapczyk, program director at the Napa Resource Conservation District. 'Thanks to the support of Lewis Cellars, we're able to expand our nature-based education programs to reach even more students across Napa County, many of whom might not otherwise have access to these experiences. We're proud to partner with a local business that values environmental stewardship and educational equity as deeply as we do.' The full list of the 2025 Lewis Cellars Community Grant recipients includes: 10,000 Degrees; Alternatives for Better Living; COPE Family Center; Downtown Napa Farmers Market; Feeding It Forward; Napa County Children and Families Commission; Napa Resource Conservation District; Napa Valley Support Services; NEWS Napa; Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center; Silverado Middle School; The School Garden Doctor; and UpValley Family Centers. The winery will continue its Community Grants Program annually, with applications reopening in January 2026. For more information and updates, visit To learn more about The Wonderful Company's broader corporate social responsibility efforts, visit About Lewis Cellars Unapologetically bold, Lewis Cellars is a luxury Napa Valley winery specializing in opulent big reds and sexy chardonnays. The winery emphasizes the importance of the journey from grape to glass, crafting world-class wines that are unmistakably Lewis. Offering more than 30 years of excellence, Lewis Cellars captures the attention of in-the-know wine connoisseurs, having been named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2016 for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Discover Lewis at its new Napa Valley estate in the historic Stags Leap District on the Silverado Trail, opening Summer 2025. Lewis wines can also be found at or through select retailers, fine wine shops, and restaurants. Lewis Insiders are the first to receive access and updates about the latest releases and estate events. To learn more or become an Insider, visit or explore our Corporate Social Responsibility work at Contact:media@
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lewis Cellars Awards $275,000 to Napa County Nonprofits Through Its 2025 Community Grants Program
Annual Initiative Supports Local Efforts in Education, Food Security, Health, and Environmental Stewardship NAPA, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lewis Cellars announced it has awarded $275,000 to nonprofit organizations across Napa County through its annual 2025 Community Grants Program. Now in its second year, the program reflects the winery's ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the communities where its employees and their families live and work. This latest series of grants brings the total amount dedicated by Lewis Cellars within the Napa region to nearly half a million dollars in just two years. Focused on long-term impact, this year's grant recipients are driving critical progress in youth education, food access, environmental sustainability, and family wellness. The diversity of this year's grants includes expanding access to domestic violence support, launching a new STEM elective requested by hundreds of middle school students, providing bilingual nature-based field trips all of which underscores the power of community partnership. 'Community is the foundation of everything we do, and with the opening of our new Lewis Cellars estate this summer that commitment is as steadfast as ever,' said Dennis Bell, vice president of Lewis Cellars. 'Through our grants program, we are proud to support organizations that create opportunity, stability, and resilience across Napa County. These nonprofits are doing critical work, and we're honored to help them reach their goals and further their impact.' Launched in 2024, the Lewis Cellars Community Grants program funds key focus areas including education, youth development, the environment, food access, arts, health and wellness, and social services. The 2025 grant cycle drew a record number of requested funds across the region. A team of Lewis employees carefully reviewed each proposal before making final selections, ensuring the process remained inclusive, thoughtful, and grounded in community perspective. Among the 2025 recipients are: Napa Resource Conservation District (RCD): Expanding outdoor education and nature-based field trips for hundreds of local students. Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center: Supporting arts programming that fosters cultural connection and enrichment for Hispanic seniors and their families. NEWS Napa: Strengthening crisis response and support for survivors of domestic violence. Silverado Middle School: Launching new STEM and woodshop electives to introduce students to future career pathways. Downtown Napa Farmers Market: Increasing access to fresh, healthy foods through an expanded Market Match program for low-income families. 'At the Napa RCD, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to connect with the natural world through hands-on, outdoor learning,' said Frances Knapczyk, program director at the Napa Resource Conservation District. 'Thanks to the support of Lewis Cellars, we're able to expand our nature-based education programs to reach even more students across Napa County, many of whom might not otherwise have access to these experiences. We're proud to partner with a local business that values environmental stewardship and educational equity as deeply as we do.' The full list of the 2025 Lewis Cellars Community Grant recipients includes: 10,000 Degrees; Alternatives for Better Living; COPE Family Center; Downtown Napa Farmers Market; Feeding It Forward; Napa County Children and Families Commission; Napa Resource Conservation District; Napa Valley Support Services; NEWS Napa; Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center; Silverado Middle School; The School Garden Doctor; and UpValley Family Centers. The winery will continue its Community Grants Program annually, with applications reopening in January 2026. For more information and updates, visit To learn more about The Wonderful Company's broader corporate social responsibility efforts, visit About Lewis Cellars Unapologetically bold, Lewis Cellars is a luxury Napa Valley winery specializing in opulent big reds and sexy chardonnays. The winery emphasizes the importance of the journey from grape to glass, crafting world-class wines that are unmistakably Lewis. Offering more than 30 years of excellence, Lewis Cellars captures the attention of in-the-know wine connoisseurs, having been named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2016 for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Discover Lewis at its new Napa Valley estate in the historic Stags Leap District on the Silverado Trail, opening Summer 2025. Lewis wines can also be found at or through select retailers, fine wine shops, and restaurants. Lewis Insiders are the first to receive access and updates about the latest releases and estate events. To learn more or become an Insider, visit or explore our Corporate Social Responsibility work at Contact:media@
