Johns Manville Engineered Products Makes a Difference on Global Community Day

When JM employees came together for our eighth annual Global Community Day this September, they didn't just volunteer. They made a lasting impact in the communities where they live and work. 

More than 1,600 JM employees from every JM facility around the world participated in 73 community-focused activities, contributing more than 4,000 volunteer hours and setting a new Global Community Day record. 

“Seeing our Engineered Products JMers come together to support their communities is inspiring,” said Tony Orlando, President of Engineered Products. “The projects may have looked different from one location to the next, but they were all driven by the same desire to help others and create a positive impact. That commitment to our communities is part of who we are at Johns Manville, and I'm proud of every employee who contributed their time and energy to this year's Global Community Day.” 

Across Germany and Slovakia and North America, JMers rolled up their sleeves to support causes that improve everyday life for their neighbors.

Creating a Safer Path in Berlin 

In Berlin, employees from across the plant spent the day improving the sidewalk and bike path leading to the facility. With support from the Berlin City Cleaning Department, volunteers collected litter, cleared overgrown vegetation and improved visibility along the route. 

Their efforts made the path safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists, including employees with disabilities who use the route to commute to work. 

“It was a lot of fun, and at the end, everyone gathered for a social get-together, sharing a sense of pride over coffee and a chocolate bar,” said Katharina Lauterbach, HR Business Partner.  

Supporting Students in Germany 

Elsewhere in Germany, JMers found meaningful ways to support local students. 

In Steinach, employees worked together to renovate and redesign a classroom at local school Nordschule Steinach, creating a refreshed learning environment for students.

The school holds special significance for Steinach JMers, as the plant regularly hosts its students as interns through the “Day in Practice” (TiP) program and several children of employees also attend the school.

Helping Families Start the School Year Strong in Slovakia 

In Trnava, Slovakia, employees participated in a school supplies drive organized by Trnava Charity at the start of the school year.

JMers donated backpacks, notebooks, pencil cases, art supplies and other essentials to help children from disadvantaged families begin the year prepared for success.  

After the collection, the donated items were delivered to the charity, sorted and distributed to families who needed them most. 

“The collection received a positive response across the company,” said Katarina Ksinantova, HR and Office Coordinator. “The initiative strengthened our sense of community and social responsibility.”  

Warming Homes in Waterville, Ohio 

Among several projects planned in the United States, JMers partnered Habitat for Humanity to support a local community project in Waterville, Ohio. Team members contributed their time and efforts to install doors, house wrap and siding, helping advance construction progress and support Habitat for Humanity's mission of providing affordable housing.  

Welcoming Newborns at WHQ

At our world headquarters in Denver, Colorado, Engineered Products JMers assembled “Warm Welcome Bags” for newborns at Denver Health Medical Center, in partnership with the hospital's “Hello Little One” program.

About one-third of all babies born in Denver are born at that hospital, many of them to families who need a little extra help. Hello Little One provides every baby born at Denver Health with a bag full of diapers, new blankets and clothes and other handy necessities for a newborn baby. 

“Knowing that these welcome bags can make a positive difference for parents during an important life moment is incredibly rewarding,” said Jennifer Lindsey, in EP Finance. “We also enjoy working with the program because it is engaging, hands-on and gives us the opportunity to contribute alongside others who are passionate about supporting our community.”