For the last 30 years, Central has been proud to be able to give back to those in need as part of our company’s mission. Over the last several years, our commitment to giving has only intensified and we officially launched our Profits with a Purpose program in 2018. As part of Profits with a Purpose, we actively run several initiatives throughout the year including an annual company-wide Toys for Tots campaign and an End of Year Giving event with a concentrated effort that gets our team involved with a hands-on approach.
In 2024, we are adding to our philanthropic efforts with Central Cares. Two giving campaigns will support our team and their families. The Helping Hats Fund and Central's Walk for Sofia's Smiles will be part of our year-long giving focus to support our Central Family.
Walking for Brian - Central Fights ALS
Our Giving Goal was $25,000
We Beat our Goal and Raised $25,235
Central Fights ALS was a part of our Central Cares focus for 2023. In early 2022, an important member of our Central Family, Myles Buckley, shared that his brother, Brian, was diagnosed with ALS
(Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in 2021. This campaign raised money with a two-prong approach—a portion was donated for Brian’s ongoing care and a portion was donated to the ALS Association to fund research for treatments and a cure.
Helping Hats Fund
In 2022, Al Nagle, Central’s founder, experienced a challenging year with his health—managing chronic and painful Lyme Disease.
During treatment, Al met many others going through similar medical protocols. Unfortunately for many, ongoing treatments were cost prohibitive and they had to end life-saving measures. Weighing heavily on Al’s conscience, he looked for a way to help and the Helping Hats Fund was launched.
The Helping Hats Fund will be used to support Central employees, their families & friends who are experiencing medical financial hardships, so they can focus on getting healthy. Adorned with the verse Matthew 25:34-40 and the ribbons for Lyme Disease and Cancer—Helping Hats are designed to help the person in front of you.
