TEAMWORK … Several Worthington employees work to make the park area look its best for the upcoming Pettisville Friendship Days event.
(PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
STAIN … Worthington employees worked to stain the pavilion area that will be in use for the upcoming Pettisville Friendship Days event.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
Employees from Worthington Steel’s Delta facility took part in a day of community service on Tuesday, June 18th, completing volunteer projects across Fulton and Henry Counties.
The company’s annual Community Involvement Day, which has taken place each year since 2017, except for a pause in 2020 and 2021, brings together employees from across departments to support local nonprofits, community organizations, and families.
Each department selected team captains and worked directly with project recipients to plan and prioritize the work. With a modest budget provided, the focus remained on labor, tools, and teamwork to complete meaningful improvements in a single day.
Seven separate projects were completed during this year’s effort. In Archbold, the Galvanizing Line team assisted JJ Safehouse with construction and repair work that included installing drywall, fitting an exterior door, addressing drainage issues, and performing masonry repairs.
The Shipping Department stayed on site in Delta to construct 30 bed sets for the nonprofit Let’s Build, donating completed frames, mattresses, and bedding to children in need.
The Pickle Line team headed to H.O.O.V.E.S. in rural Swanton to stain cabins, build decks, and upgrade a seating area around the fire pit.
In Wauseon, the Slitting Line team worked at a private residence where they completed landscaping, cleaned gutters, enhanced a patio, cleared debris, and built two accessibility ramps for a child with mobility needs.
In Pettisville, the Office, Quality, and Technical Services teams prepared for Friendship Days by painting, cleaning, staining, and completing outdoor work to support the community celebration.
Meanwhile, the Maintenance Team volunteered at Lily Creek Farms near Napoleon, repairing apple crates, splitting wood, organizing storage spaces, and assisting with overall site maintenance.
Altogether, the day supported six different sites through Fulton and Henry Counties. Since its inception, Community Involvement Day has resulted in more than 30 service projects across the area.
The event serves as a living example of the Worthington Philosophy, which encourages employees to be good citizens, participate in community life, and support worthwhile causes.