Delta Faucet Company

Let the celebrating begin! Today and throughout the weekend, Fourth of July celebrations, customs and traditions will be underway. That commonly means anything from watching parades and enjoying fireworks, to gathering with friends and family for barbecues and time together. No matter how you plan to spend the holiday, we hope you have fun and find time to relax and recharge. Happy Independence Day!

Another successful Indiana Black Expo, Inc. Summer Celebration is in the books, and we are thrilled to have helped kick it off as the Presenting Sponsor for the Business Conference. The eleven-day celebration included the Mayor's Breakfast, a health fair, live performances, and the annual Governor's Awards Reception.    We also had a booth staffed by employees on June 28-30, which included Matrisha Hall-Holloway, who drove six hours with five fellow employees from our Jackson, Tennessee location to be a part of it. "I attended IBE Summer Celebration for the first time in 2023 and had never experienced such an exhilarating cultural experience before," she says. "Attending is now mandatory in my life. It does not matter who you are, it is a phenomenal event for all." For those who went to the IBE Summer Celebration, what did you enjoy the most?

Traveling, boating, swimming ... home remodeling projects? If your summer includes a bath or kitchen refresh and you need some ideas, consider Delta® Faucet's Trinsic® Collection. Inspired by modern European design, this featured faucet has an industrial wheel handle, which adds a nice element of surprise to your next home makeover. To check out all our Trinsic Collection—which includes various handle and finish options for kitchen faucets, bath faucets and showers plus accessories—visit https://lnkd.in/gWsSeQGD.

How does it feel to prepare ground for planting by clearing 357 sq. ft. of weeds and filling 44 trash bags, weighing about 10 lbs. each? "It was a great experience," says Ryan Hellyer, member of our Young Professionals of DFC (YPD) employee network, who teamed up with fellow member Kristen McSorley to help organize a day of volunteering. The effort was for a Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB) custom day of service on June 16 at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church GreenSpace. "We worked alongside KIB interns and members of the congregation to clear weeds and invasive plants that had overgrown the greenspace walking paths," he says. Kudos to all volunteers who contributed to this project that helped another local environment thrive and be enjoyable again for the community. Find out more about KIB here. https://www.kibi.org/

The summer solstice marks the official start of summer and the longest day of the year. It's also a season we particularly love because so many celebrations involve water-related activities that bring people together. So, whether you'll be poolside, on a boat, or at the beach hanging out with friends, enjoy every minute of it. What’s an event or activity you're looking forward to in the months ahead?

Employee-led and self-directed, our Employee Networks serve to empower distinct populations, champion diversity, equity and inclusion, and provide ways to bring employees together around common interests, goals, and experiences. Members of one of those networks, the Delta African American Community (DAAC), were guests yesterday at our Morgantown, Kentucky site for a Juneteenth celebration. Attendees enjoyed snacks and time together, with opportunities to play games and win prizes. Employees were encouraged to stop by to learn more about this federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a meaningful celebration.

It's almost here! The 2024 Indiana Black Expo, Inc. Business Conference is June 24-25, and as the Presenting Sponsor, we're ready! Held at the Indiana Convention Center, the annual event brings business owners together to connect and be inspired. Attendees will learn tips from established executives and business owners on doing business with public, private, and international companies. The agenda includes the Mayor's Breakfast, workshops, keynote speakers, networking opportunities and the Governor's Award Reception. For more details and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDCSKNsx

Delta Faucet Company employees celebrated a day of service on June 6 by volunteering for various community projects, including everything from raising awareness about community partners like United Fund at the Greensburg, Indiana location, to introducing new community partners like the Boys & Girls Club at the Morgantown, Kentucky location. At global headquarters in Indianapolis, employees worked with Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity to construct wall panels, which will be assembled into a home for a local family.    “This marks our 25th year partnering with Habitat for Humanity and the 25th home our employees are helping to build. Our partnership has provided meaningful opportunities for our employees to volunteer and make a lasting positive impact in the community," says Jill Ehnes, President at Delta Faucet Company. “I am so proud of our employees, no matter their location, who spent the day addressing the needs in their neighborhoods by giving back in some way.”    In addition to Habitat for Humanity, Delta Faucet Company provides monetary and product donations to numerous missions and causes that improve lives, including Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Indiana Black Expo, Inc., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the United Way.    For those who were able to volunteer, how did you spend last week's day of service?

Saturday morning's weather couldn't have been more beautiful for the 2024 Indy Pride Parade in downtown Indianapolis, and as Presenting Sponsor, our employees, friends and family members showed up in full force. "It was an honor to kick off the parade and lead the procession again this year," says VP, Product and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion executive sponsor Erin Beyer. "The energy of the crowd along the entire route was amazing! I am always proud of how our team rallies for the community, and this was no exception." Congratulations to Indy Pride, Inc. for another successful event - Happy Pride!

Tomorrow is the big day! As the Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 Indy Pride Parade, we'll be out in full force celebrating unity and kicking off what will be a two-hour procession of colorful floats, lively performers, music and community organizations in the streets of downtown Indianapolis. The parade begins at 10 a.m., and we hope you'll join us for all the festivities in honor of Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Find out more details here: https://lnkd.in/geFn734M #IndyPride