At KleenMark, we know our people are the differentiators. We believe in supporting our communities, organizations, and efforts that matter to our Kleen Team and beyond. Take a look at just some of our recent outreach and events to help our local communities grow and thrive.
Outreach Highlights
Kleen Team members volunteered to visit schools to read to kids in Kenosha for the 14th Annual Reading Across Kenosha event hosted by United Way of Kenosha County. Proceeds from the fundraiser helped purchase the 400+ books which were distributed to classrooms.
“Thank you for participating in Read Across Kenosha 2024. Your dedication and enthusiasm made the event a resounding success.”
Marisa Markowski
Director of Resource Development
During the annual Kleensgiving celebration, KleenMark employees gathered to participate in Build A Bike, a program to build and donate bikes to kids through Boys and Girls Club of Dane County.
This adaptive triathlon was created to give high school students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in a day filled with activity, cheering and community support. Participating students will swim at the Heart of the Valley YMCA, followed by biking and running/walking events along the CE trail to the Bank of Kaukauna Stadium at Kaukauna High School. Possibilities For All Abilities!
“We are thankful for KleenMark’s commitment to the Breaking Boundaries triathlon. Their sponsorship of a water station has been pivotal for our athletes and mentors, marking a remarkable second consecutive year of support. Additionally, we were appreciative to have KleenMark as the sponsor of this year’s inaguaral athlete-mentor breakfast. Their generous contributions help enrich and empower our participants.”
Jill Lotzer
Work-Based Learning & Transition Coordinator
The Milwaukee area KleenMark team volunteers monthly at the Milwaukee Feeding America location. The Fox Valley area KleenMark team helped bag 648 bags of cereal that will be distributed to food banks across Wisconsin.
This is an annual event sponsored by the Fox Crossings Parks & Rec Department that provides a safe and fun environment for children and their families to collect candy at stations located throughout trails in Fritsch Park. Local businesses decorate a vehicle trunk and hand out candy and giveaway items.
Giving Hearts Christmas Program that helps children in foster/kinship care in Outagamie, Calumate, and Waupaca Counties. KleenMark collected new clothing items, toys, books, and gift card donations.
“We are truly appreciative of KleenMark’s continued support and partnership with Lincoln’s Foster Closet. KleenMark has helped over 350 children in foster care across three counties have fun and wonderful Christmases.”
Shana Beach
Founder
KleenMark was a sponsor and golfed at the Annual American Red Cross of Wisconsin Heroes event. The event raises funds to keep the Red Cross able to respond to local emergencies like flooding, tornadoes which impact our communities and keep much needed blood products available to hospital partners.
“Your sponsorship of the annual Heroes Golf event means so much to us and to those we serve in times of emergencies. You were an important part of helping the Red Cross raise over $138,000 this year to support our services in the community.”
Kari Paterson
American Red Cross Wisconsin Regional Philanthropy Officer
Our Madison branch volunteers with River Food Pantry to help serve curbside groceries and prepare to-go meals. The River Food Pantry, works to provide access to free groceries and freshly prepared meals for pickup or delivery, online grocery orders, mobile meals, and after-hours food lockers.
“We are grateful to KleenMark for volunteering with us to help serve curbside groceries and prepare to-go meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Donations of time, money, food and hygiene essentials all go a long way to help The River nourish over 2,500 people in Dane County every week.”
Debbie Bormann
Volunteer Coordinator
KleenMark collected 196 books for the Madison Reading Project, which services children from birth to 18 years in the greater Dane County areas. Books donated are given to the children at no-charge.