Cresswood Shredding Machinery: Committed to Core Values and Community Impact
At Cresswood Shredding Machinery, we take pride in more than just creating world-class industrial shredders. As a company committed to excellence and social responsibility, we put a great emphasis on our Core Values—Ministry, Serving, Teamwork, Passion, Respect, and Integrity. These values are not just words on a wall; they are the foundation of our workplace culture and guide every decision we make.
One of the ways we bring these values to life is by ensuring that every new team member we hire shares a passion for them. In addition to fostering a positive and supportive work environment, we encourage all employees to get involved in their community. To make this easier, Cresswood offers each employee 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually, allowing them to support causes that are personally meaningful to them.
Recently, two groups of our dedicated team members had the opportunity to volunteer at Rooted for Good, a local organization that’s making an extraordinary impact in northern Illinois. Our volunteers helped pack grocery orders for local seniors, an experience that aligned perfectly with our values of service and community. It was an incredibly rewarding experience, and we’re proud to continue our partnership with Rooted for Good.
Rooted for Good: Fighting Hunger and Growing Healthier Communities
Formerly known as DeKalb County Community Gardens, Rooted for Good is an organization that’s very close to our hearts. Since its founding in 2012, Rooted for Good has distributed over 2 million pounds of food to individuals and families in need. But they don’t just hand out food—they focus on addressing the root causes of hunger by empowering people to access healthy, sustainably grown food.
Rooted for Good’s mission includes providing community-based food programs, job training, and educational opportunities that equip individuals with the skills and resources they need to thrive. Their work has made a meaningful difference in the lives of tens of thousands of people in our community. By offering a wide variety of programs aimed at increasing food security, Rooted for Good is laying the groundwork for a stronger, healthier future for all.
How a Local American-Made Industrial Shredder Manufacturer Makes an Impact
At Cresswood, we believe that American-made industrial shredders and social responsibility can go hand-in-hand. Beyond manufacturing cutting-edge shredding machinery, we’re dedicated to giving back. During the spring and summer months, we grow a variety of vegetables in our garden beds here at the Cresswood facility. These fresh, healthy vegetables are donated directly to Rooted for Good to help support their food distribution efforts.
By combining Cresswood’s Core Values with Rooted for Good’s mission, we’re creating a powerful partnership that makes a real, tangible difference in our community. We believe in the importance of giving back and are proud to be part of an organization that addresses hunger and provides sustainable solutions for those in need.
How You Can Help
The work that Rooted for Good does is truly transformative, but to keep making a difference, they need support from the community. There are a few ways you can get involved:
- Share your harvest: If you have a garden, consider donating your extra produce to Rooted for Good. Your donation helps provide fresh, healthy food to those who need it most. For more information on making a donation, contact Rooted for Good at [email protected].
- Become a donor: You can support Rooted for Good’s mission by making a one-time or recurring donation. Simply visit Rooted for Good’s donation page to contribute.
Whether you donate your time, your garden’s extra produce, or financial support, every little bit helps. Together, we can continue to address food insecurity and make a lasting impact on our neighbors in need.
The Cresswood Commitment
At Cresswood Shredding Machinery, we’re more than just a manufacturer of world-class industrial shredders. We’re committed to doing our part to strengthen our community and support organizations like Rooted for Good that are doing critical work in the fight against hunger. When we align our Core Values with the mission of local organizations, we create a more compassionate, connected community—one shred at a time.
We’re proud to be a part of an organization that’s creating lasting, positive change, and we invite you to join us in supporting Rooted for Good and other initiatives that help build a stronger, healthier future for all. Together, we can make a difference.
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