Kim Nechay, executive director of the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, presents a $10,000 check to Ken Argot, executive director of Diakonia Inc., for a new security system.
$10,000 Perdue Foundation Grant Funds New Security System at Diakonia Emergency Shelter for Homeless in Maryland
January 30, 2023
Salisbury, Md. (Monday, January 30, 2023) — Perdue Farms, through a $10,000 grant funded by the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, helped Diakonia Emergency Shelter for the homeless purchase a new security camera system at its Ocean City, Md., facility.
The funds from Perdue’s charitable giving arm are part of the company’s Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors® outreach to improve quality of life and build strong communities.
“For the protection of our clients, staff and property, we needed to upgrade our security systems to ensure no unauthorized persons create an unsafe space for our vulnerable residents,” said Ken Argot, Diakonia Inc. executive director. “Thanks to the generosity of Perdue, we can better ensure the safety of our clients, which is a top priority.”
Diakonia, now in its 51st year, is one of only five homeless shelters in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties. Argot said it offers services such as rehousing into permanent supportive homes, street outreach and eviction prevention assistance.
Kim Nechay, executive director of the Perdue Foundation, said Diakonia is a community resource that deserves funding from the foundation.
“Diakonia is a leader in helping the homeless on the Lower Shore,” she said. “The Perdue Foundation is proud to lend our support.”
About the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, was established in 1957 by company founder Arthur W. Perdue and is funded through the estates of Arthur W. Perdue and Frank Perdue. As part of our belief in supporting the communities where and with whom we do business, the Foundation provides grants on behalf of Perdue Farms in communities where large numbers of our associates live and work. At Perdue Farms, we believe in responsible food and agriculture®.
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