KapStone and United Steelworkers 9-0425 collaborated on a holiday public service project to benefit Angel’s Closet.
Roanoke Rapids Mill employees donated $3,500 to Angel’s Closet. The employees raised more than $1,750 at gate greetings and other collections during December which was matched 100 percent by the company.
In addition to the financial contribution, the employees collected non-perishable foods, new and gently used clothing, toys, books and household items to support the mission of Angel’s Closet.
According to Gilbert Portela, founder of Angel’s Closet, the organization serves families in need in Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties as well as surrounding areas.
Front row, from left, KapStone employee Sonyia Turner, Scottie Jordan, United Steelworkers 9-0425 representative, Gilbert Portela, founder of Angel’s Closet, Bill Kessinger, vice-president of mill operations, Roanoke Rapids. Back row, from left, KapStone employees Gene Woodard, Mike Knudson, Brad Holt, Dean Spence, Dean Shearin and Bret Pate.
“The organization makes every effort to serve as many people as they can regardless of where they reside,” Portela said in a statement.
Angel’s Closet is located at 47 U.S. Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids.
For additional information about the organization, call 252-326-3236.
The drive continued the Roanoke Rapids Mill's legacy of philanthropy in the Roanoke Valley, the company said in a statement.
The employees recently completed the annual United Way/Consolidated Charities Campaign raising more than $57,000.
The donations will be used to support the United Way agencies and other non-profit organizations designated by mill employees.