The cooperative principle of Concern for Community is one that CREC employees take very seriously. Officially launched in July 2018, Cuivre Cares (#cuivrecares) offer employees opportunities to unite inside and outside of work and give back to the community. CREC employees are dedicated to making a difference in our communities by raising money and volunteering their time for charitable programs such as:
Troy Story 2
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Troy Story 2
Employees provided meals at the kick-off of the event for thousands of volunteers who would work on home improvement projects throughout the Troy area where CREC's headquarters is located.
Emmaus Home Community Project
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Emmaus Home Community Project
Employees volunteered to help clear yard debris and tidy the landscaping of a client of Emmaus Homes, a non-profit which helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Habitat For Humanity
![Cuivre employees work with Habitat for Humanity.](/sites/default/files/flipcards/Habitat%20Cover.jpg)
Habitat For Humanity
Employees worked on the build of a house in Wentzville, one of the communities we serve, applying siding and soffit under the direction of Habitat crew chiefs.
Santa Claus for a Cause
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Santa Claus for a Cause
Employee holiday activities included a mini decorated Christmas tree sale, employee holiday basket raffles, and "pay-to-wear jeans" day. Proceeds from all activities were donated to help a local youth center.
Operation Kindness
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Operation Kindness
Employees designed and created valentines that were gathered up right before Valentine's Day for local nursing homes to distribute to the residents
Saluting Branches
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Saluting Branches
An annual activity, CREC Right of Way employees volunteer with other vendors to trim trees and clear debris throughout Jefferson Barracks National Cemetary in St. Louis.