30 octobre 2024
WIX® Filters Awards Over $40,000 to National FFA Chapters
WIX® Continues to Support Future Leaders of Science, Business and Technology Agriculture
GASTONIA, N.C. (October 2024) –WIX® Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, has awarded over $40,000 to national FFA chapters through their box top redemption program in partnership with the National FFA Organization.
“WIX is proud to support the FFA’s mission in providing a solid foundation of knowledge and skillset to the future leaders of the farm and ag industry. We’ve supported FFA for almost four decades now and are committed to continue that support with our WIX/FFA Box Top fundraising initiative.” said Tina Davis, senior marketing manager – WIX Global and US.
This year, students in participating FFA chapters across the country collected over 144,000 WIX box tops, donating 25 cents per box top. In addition, five FFA chapters received a $1,000 bonus from WIX, bringing the total donation to $40,106.
FFA chapters competed for the bonuses in different categories, including the most box tops redeemed and the largest percentage increase in box tops from the previous year. The five FFA chapters that earned a $1,000 bonus are:
- Laker FFA, Pigeon, Michigan
- Hopkins FFA, Hopkins, Michigan
- Bellville FFA, Bellville, Texas
- Southern Cayuga, Aurora, New York
And Canton FFA, Canton, Texas had the highest percentage increase
To learn more about WIX filters, please contact a local sales representative or visit wixfilters.com or FFA.org.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
About WIX Filters
Since 1939, WIX® Filters has been an innovator in filtration products. WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. Its product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit www.wixfilters.com.
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