Crane presented Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) Executive Director S. Barbara Busch with a $5,000 check on July 18 in support of WIN’s monthly Fresh Produce Pop-Up.
The long-standing partnership between the two organizations began in 2006 when Steve Kirk, a WIN volunteer and Crane employee, made the introduction. Since then, the company has donated nearly $80,000 and thousands of volunteer hours supporting various programs.
The Fresh Produce Pop-Up program, initiated during COVID-19, became the focus of Crane’s financial and volunteer efforts when employees recognized the importance of ensuring neighborhood families had greater food access. The impact has been substantial; during the project’s life, Crane has helped distribute 111.5 tons of food. Crane, located in Blue Ash, manufactures industrial products for various industries, including petrochemical and aerospace.