Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced a donation of more than $1.3 million to support schools and educational initiatives in Macon County and throughout Central Illinois.
In a release, the company said the donation includes $260,000 for Decatur Public Schools, $250,000 for the Decatur Area Education Coalition, and additional funds for schools and organizations in 16 Illinois counties.
The donation of more than $1.3 million is the single largest contribution ADM has made to support educational initiatives in Central Illinois. The donation was made through ADM Cares, the company's corporate social investment program.
"Education is the key to progress and a foundation of a great community," said Victoria Podesta, ADM vice president of Corporate Communications. "ADM is proud to support educational initiatives in Decatur and the surrounding area to help create a great future for our community, our employees and our children."
Podesta presented the check for more than $1.3 million on Sept. TAG Heuer Watches 15 at Johns Hill Magnet School in Decatur to Gloria Davis, superintendent, Decatur Public Schools; Matt Snyder, regional superintendent of schools, Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education; Wegi Stewart, executive director, Community Foundation of Decatur/ Macon County; and Daniel Winter, president, Decatur Public School Board. Decatur Mayor Mike McElroy, Johns Hill students and representatives from the Decatur Area Education Coalition, Millikin University, Richland Community College, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys & Girls Club of Decatur and Junior Achievement attended the check presentation.
"This partnership is a wonderful example of business and education working together for the benefit of the entire community," said Davis. "ADM's generous donation demonstrates their commitment to both the educational and economic success of our community."
Seiko Watches With 29,000 people at more than 240 processing plants, Archer Daniels Midland Company converts corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, chemical and energy uses. The company's global headquarters is in Decatur, Ill., and its net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, were $62 billion.
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