A full time commitment that is more than writing checks, but serious hands-on… Thinking Globally - Acting Locally.

The Markertek Fund is our way of uniting communities and families…a dynamic, influential and caring expression of our core beliefs. It began when Tower Products / Markertek helped establish the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in Woodstock, New York. In May of 2005, Daily Bread will celebrate its 13th Anniversary. Over the past decade, more than 60,000 meals have been served out of Daily Bread to those who would otherwise go hungry. The Daily Bread also offers a place to sit down, bond and share; along with that hot, nourishing soup. To many, the opportunity to bond and forge friendship is just as important... nourishment for the body and the soul. Feeding the Hungry

The Markertek Fund has grown from that initial endeavor to become an Award Winning Foundation that draws from the skills, crafts and mastery of our employees. We are able to reach out and make a difference every single day.

WE offer anonymous donations of food and clothing all year round and "adopt" families in need at Holiday time. Warm coats, boots, hats, gloves, food and presents, in addition to heartfelt good wishes, are given to those in need.

WE have our pro audio consultants offering their time and technological expertise for music fund raisers. They have been sound tech's for schools, hospitals, houses of worship, shelters and environmental celebrations.

WE support the arts through funding, patronage and sponsorship. The Woodstock Film Festival, video production workshops, local and national cable access shows, teen run television stations... all endure because of our largess. We also sponsor local art shows, arts in education and showcase some of our local artists in residence.

WE work directly and help effect change by giving time to be a guest speaker, founding member or board member for many local charities and non profit organizations. This includes educational programs that assist youth in finding the career of their dreams and educational mentor and internship programs that benefit the whole community.

WE hold an annual golf tournament, The Markertek Open, to subsidize the positive, professional programs of The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley and provide for our most important legacy, our youth.

WE support the environment, environmental causes, land conservancy, irreplaceable history and our community.

WE reach out beyond ourselves to offer help worldwide.

WE have also joined forces with other caring companies in our industry to reach out with time and people power and are grateful and honored to see the generosity and resources they offer.

The Markertek Fund was awarded the National World Economic Development Association's Community Impact Award entrusted to only eleven companies nationwide.

WE will continue to work toward our goals of bringing light and hope....to inspire and respect…to reach out into our communities helping our neighbors....worldwide.



Victoria Langling
Administrator
The Markertek Fund
845-246-3036 x 333

Markertek Community Outreach
Markertek not only donates time, money, and products, but our employees often hold leadership positions as board members, community volunteers, and organizers of major community events.

Donation Guidelines
Markertek's charitable donations are given to non-profit organizations in the Hudson River Valley of New York State. We focus our giving in the areas of education, disease research and prevention, community services, and the arts.

To request a donation, please follow these guidelines (no phone, fax, or email requests please):

All requests must be typed on your organization's official letterhead. Requests must include the following information:

• Organization's name, 501(c)(3) tax exempt number
• Copy of the IRS Letter of Determination verifying the organization's tax exempt status
• Contact name, mailing address, and phone number
• A brief statement of the organization's mission, goals, accomplishments, governance, and geographical area served
• Amount of request and how the grant funds will be used
• The purpose of the event, a time frame for the activities, and a description of who will benefit from the donation Please mail requests to:

Markertek
div. Tower Products Incorporated
Community Action Department
812 Kings Highway
Saugerties, NY 12477

Markertek is a division of Tower Products Incorporated