aff and others committed to its success. Have the capacity to achieve results. Program FocusMaytag concentrates its support on programs that address the key issues and criteria in the communities where the company has major operations and where our employees live and work.Beyond the needs of our local communities, we will consider supporting selected programs based on how specifically they help address the issues and criteria set forth in these guidelines.Our goal is to be responsive to organizations that seek our support, but increasingly, we will target a greater percentage of our support through competitive grants and through projects that the company chooses to undertake and less by unsolicited requests. Our support focuses on four major areas:1. A Competitive Work ForceMaytag targets its support on educational programs that build a competitive work force for Maytag and the communities where the company operates.oSchool-to-work training oTechnical skills oHigher education 2. Strong Families and Early ChildhoodReflecting our interest in improving the quality of home life, Maytag supports programs that address the needs of families and children.oParenting skills and new families oEarly childhood development oWork and family 3. Social, Economic, and Cultural VitalityWe are interested in supporting programs in major Maytag communities that build social and economic stability and contribute to making these communities attractive places for our employees and their neighbors to live.oUnited Way oCommunity-wide arts and culture oInnovative community problem-solving oCommunity development 4. Employee and Maytag InvolvementBeyond making direct grants, Maytag employees provide generous support through their personal and company-sponsored volunteer activities. Employees also have the opportunity to direct a portion of the Maytag Corporation Foundation’s support to many organizations through the Matching Gift Program. The program has been ...
