Philanthropy & Community Service

Philanthropy & Community Service

Shining a Light on Learning: How Current Employees Help Teammates Reach New Heights

  The lighting industry is not only known for illuminating homes and businesses but also for fostering bright futures within its own communities. One shining example is Current’s Education Program, where the company’s Training and Organizational Development team at their Tijuana facility goes above and beyond to empower employees by facilitating their pursuit of educational [...]

Lighting Industry, Philanthropy & Community Service

Fall Philanthropy Series: Lighting Veteran’s Fight To End Pancreatic Cancer

Today, LightNOW is shining some light on World Pancreatic Cancer Day. We learned about World Pancreatic Cancer Day through Eric Borden, lighting industry veteran and CEO of Verozza Lighting. Eric is passionate about his philanthropic efforts because the issue is personal for him. Eric volunteers for PanCan, a nonprofit providing patient support and funding research [...]

Lighting Industry, Philanthropy & Community Service

Corporate Philanthropy in the Lighting Industry: Funding Cancer Research for a Brighter Future

  In the second installment in our Fall Philanthropy Series, we explore the significant impact of corporate philanthropy and fundraising in the lighting industry, showcasing remarkable results achieved when like-minded individuals unite for a common cause. The H Foundation – Based in LaGrange, Illinois, The H Foundation was established in 2001 by Hortons Home Lighting [...]

Philanthropy & Community Service

Fall Philanthropy Series – Evluma Offers A Benefit That Benefits More Than Employees

Welcome to the first post of our Fall Philanthropy Series. As days shorten and we head into the final quarter of 2023, LightNOW is shining some light on the philanthropic efforts of companies in the lighting industry. Our first lighting company profile is Evluma, a manufacturer of utility grade outdoor lighting. Evluma is committed to [...]

Philanthropy & Community Service

LightNOW Fall Philanthropy Series Update

Recently, we announced the LightNOW Fall Philanthropy Series. The series will spotlight some of the stories of impact, giving, and commitment made by people and companies in our industry. We are excited that so many companies and organizations have signed on to participate. As part of our background research for the series, we learned about [...]

Philanthropy & Community Service

Announcing The LightNOW Fall Philanthropy Series

  The lighting industry provides an essential element of life in our built environments, and though the industry evolves, one aspect remains constant, lighting industry philanthropy. The commitment of companies and individuals in our sector significantly impacts local communities, the nation, and the world. The LightNOW Fall Philanthropy Series will spotlight stories of impact, giving, [...]

Philanthropy & Community Service, Women In Lighting

WILD In Search Of New Board Members

LightNOW ‘s editor, Suelynn Shiller, recently interviewed Katherine Stekr, Associate Director of HLB and Women In Lighting & Design (WILD) Board Member, about the experience of being on the WILD board and the current campaign to nominate new directors.

Philanthropy & Community Service

Nuckolls Fund Distributes $130,500 In Grants For 2022

In March, The Nuckolls Fund announced its 2022 Fund recipients. A total of $130,500 was awarded for 2022.

Philanthropy & Community Service

NORA LIGHTING® DONATES OVER $15,000 TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE

Nora Lighting founders Jilla and Fred Farzan offered to double donations made by Nora Lighting employees and sales reps in support of the Ukrainian people.

Philanthropy & Community Service, Women In Lighting

Lighting Designer Donates $25K Endowment To Establish Penn State University Student Emergency Fund

Beyond the already costly rates of college tuition and housing, students may have unexpected expenses, from repairing a car to an extra charge for enhanced educational experiences. To support Penn State University students in such circumstances, Helen and Rob Diemer created the self-named Student Emergency Fund in the Department of Architectural Engineering. 

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