Melville, N.Y. – National Grid celebrated its fourth annual Week of Service with over 500 employees volunteering alongside a dozen community organizations across Long Island. The annual Week of Service commemorates the kickoff of Project C, which aims to create lasting meaningful change and strengthen relationships in the communities where the company’s employees live and work.

“This isn’t just a once-a-year initiative—our employees are committed to serving our communities year-round through continuous volunteer work, showcasing their dedication and leadership with local non-profits,” said Ross Turrini, Chief Operating Officer of New York Gas, National Grid. “Working alongside the organizations we support, I’ve witnessed firsthand the dedication and hard work of our employees, and I couldn’t be prouder of their efforts.”

Project C, funded by National Grid’s shareholders, supports people and communities in collaboration with local partners by revitalizing neighborhoods, investing in beautification programs for non-profits, faith-based, arts and cultural institutions; supporting climate justice and social equity programs; and by assisting small businesses and local families. Due to its positive reception in neighborhoods across the state, and overwhelming support from partners and engagement of National Grid employee volunteers, the program expanded to a week of service in 2023. It is in addition to company employees’ year-round volunteerism commitments that include service and leadership to non-profit organizations and local communities.

“We are proud to support the communities where we live and work,” said Brian Sapp, Regional Director of External Affairs at National Grid. “Giving back is important to us, and it’s extremely rewarding to see the impact we can make. Throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, we’ve had the opportunity to contribute by offering our resources and support. These non-profit organizations play a crucial role in improving life on Long Island, and we’re honored to work alongside them.”

National Grid had volunteers join New York State Parks and prepared Jones Beach State Park and its facilities for winter.

A team of volunteers spruced up a United Veterans Beacon House in Bay Shore by regrading and repaving the driveway, installing a new flagpole and making other upgrades to improve the quality of life for the six Veterans who reside in the home.

Volunteers participated in a home build in Wyandanch with Habitat of Humanity Long Island, where they tiled, caulked, and painted and added the final touches on the home before the new family moves in next month. Another team worked at the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Ronkonkoma organizing and restocking the shelves. Volunteers beautified the grounds of the Cornell Cooperative Extension campus in Riverhead including painting the entire exterior of the “Energy House” that is at the entrance of the Suffolk County Farm. A team also beautified the grounds at North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center in Manhasset. The Guidance Center provides vital services and is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children and their families in Nassau County communities.

Volunteers worked at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, where they built, installed and painted new barn doors, remarked the walking trails, installed new fencing around the enclosures of songbirds and owls and spruced up the garden and grounds.

At West Brook Pond along with the Seatuck Environmental Association in Great River, volunteers removed invasive species and reeds from the West Brook Pond. A Resource Fair and Pop-Up Pantry was a huge success at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Rockville Centre. The community came out and received health screenings, fresh produce, and donations of milk. National Grid Consumer Advocates were also on hand to assist customers with their accounts.

Volunteers worked with service dogs for Veterans at Smithtown’s America’s VetsDogs. Service dogs are trained and placed with Veterans at no cost to them. Volunteers and the EAC Network visited nursing homes, participating in activities and enjoying lunch. Employees hosted a car wash fundraiser and washed over 50 cars. All the funds were donated to the Safe Center LI which helps victims of domestic abuse to rebuild their lives.

Week of Service takes place every September, however, National Grid employees volunteer throughout the year and serve on many of the local non-profit boards. For more information about Project C click here.