U. S. Steel Košice, s.r.o. today opened the 17th year of the Together for the Region 2024 grant program. It is intended to support local community projects with the active involvement of residents, including employees of U. S. Steel Košice. Non-governmental non-profit organizations and local municipalities from the Košice and Prešov regions can apply for a grant of €3,000 for projects in four categories. Activities increasing safety in all areas of life, environmental protection, preservation of cultural heritage, as well as development activities for children and youth can be supported. Sustainable solutions implemented in a partnership of organizations from several sectors are welcome.
A total of 30,000 euros will be distributed in the program to support community projects. The invitation with the program criteria, the application form and all the mandatory attachments are available on the website of the company U. S. Steel Košice. You can send your applications by March 8, 2024.
U. S. Steel Košice President James Bruno says: "Through this program, we give a helping hand to those who, like us, care about this region and are willing to do something for its development. I especially appreciate that for many years our employees have also been involved as volunteers or organizers of community life in various areas."
Since its inception, the Together for the Region program has already supported 140 community projects with a total amount exceeding 351,000 euros.
Application documents:
https://www.usske.sk/sk/komunita/spolocne-pre-region
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Additional information will be provided by:
Ján Bača, Spokesman
U. S. Steel Košice
Phone: +421 55 673 4618
jbaca@sk.uss.com
U. S. Steel Košice, s.r.o. is the largest metallurgical company in Slovakia and at the same time a leading responsible corporate and community partner. It systematically contributes to the development of the region in which it carries out business and where its employees live. It has been doing so since its establishment in 2000 through the support of children's and youth activities, health and social care, sports, environmental and educational programs, projects helping to preserve the cultural identity of the region or dealing with safety enhancement at work and in everyday life. U. S. Steel Košice supports its active employees, appreciates their generosity in company fundraising for public benefit purposes and develops their volunteer work for the benefit of the community. You can find more information at www.usske.sk.
