We believe in actively demonstrating our values and nurturing our next generation by supporting the environment and contributing to the responsible development of our communities and culture. Our greatest resources are our caring and committed employees, who live and work in the communities we serve.
We urge you to support these organizations, or others that are important to you, to join Kao Collins and many others in keeping our communities sustainable.
Wounded Warrior
At Kao Collins, we believe in honoring those who’ve given so much for our country. That’s why we raised $174.00 for the Wounded Warrior Project. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of veterans and their families.
Ronald McDonald House
We believe in the power of community. That’s why we donated $520 to the Ronald McDonald House to provide a brunch for families on their healthcare journey.
Cincinnati Animal Care Shelter
We believe in caring for all members of our community, including the four-legged ones. We donated products worth over $250 to the Cincinnati Animal Care Shelter to help provide the resources needed for animals waiting for their forever homes.
St. Frances Worker House
We pulled together and made 160 sandwiches for the St. Frances Worker House in just under 45 minutes. It was a whirlwind of teamwork, and we are thrilled to have contributed so quickly to such a fantastic cause.
Queen City Book Bank
We demonstrated our commitment to education by collecting 288 books for the Queen City Book Back. We love to support education and help spread the joy of reading to even more people.
Crayons to Computers
Kao Collins is proud to have contributed both on-site and off-site volunteers to Crayons to Computers, along with the donation of 401 items. These efforts reflect our commitment to supporting education and ensuring that students and teachers have access to the necessary supplies for success.
Bond Hill Academy
Every school year, we love volunteering at Bond Hill Academy. We get to bring fun and educational activities to the students, making learning a little more exciting and enjoyable. It’s always a rewarding experience for us.
February - Cincinnati Animal CARE
$285 in cash donations and approximately $315 in donated items; 1 pet adoption (Bob Plinko Barker)
April - St. Francis Soup Kitchen
3 team members helped serve meals to those in need
May - Flying Pig Marathon
6 team members helped man a water station to help keep runners hydrated
May - Memorial Day Donation Drive
$210 raised to help provide grave markers for fallen veterans
June - Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank
4 team members helped package diapers for families in need
August - Crayons to Computers
$250 in supplies & 20 Volunteer hours
November - Thanksgiving Turkey Box Drive
$260 in food items to provide 50 people with a Thanksgiving meal
December - Salvation Army: Adopt A Family
$600 worth of holiday gifts for families in need
Monthly during school year - Adopt A Class
8 team members provide an hour of mentorship to a local 4th grade class
January 2021 - Inter Parish Ministry
Part of the assistance provided by Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) are personal toiletries. Government assistance programs cannot be used for such items. One item in high demand is deodorant.
In conjunction with KUI, Kao Collins secured a six-month donation of Ban (a Kao brand). From January through June, on the third Tuesday of the month, Kao Collins will drop off 300 Ban deodorants to IPM, given the storage space limitations there. Consider our donation “sweat equity”.
September 2021 - 'Taste of Hope'
We were excited to be the first group of volunteers to prepare and serve a meal to kids and their parents in the brand new kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Cincinnati. The great culinary team guided our volunteers every step of the way. We urge other groups to volunteer in the organization’s “Taste of Hope” program.
November 2020 - Madhatter's Closet
Kao Collins employees held a “Coats and Totes” drive for the Madhatter’s Closet at Oyler School. The closet is the hub for an underserved community in Northwest Cincinnati. The organization provides clothing, personal care items, and shelf-stable food items all transported to and from student homes in tote bags.
Over a nine-day period, Kao Collins employees collected 52 coats, 250 totes, and an assortment of boys’/men’s clothing for donation to the organization.
August 2020 - Ronald McDonald House
Kao Collins hosted a Kao Collins Apparel Sale for employees. With each purchase, employees submitted the name of a charitable organization to a drawing. The sale generated $505 that was used to purchase provisions for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Ronald McDonald House, Josh Steadman’s was chosen.
July 2020 - Inter Parish Ministry
In conjunction with KUI, Kao Collins prepared 855 personal care kits to be distributed by Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) to students/families in grocery deserts over the summer. Kits contained a toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and body wash.
May 2020 - Cone Health Center
Kao Collins made a donation to feed and provide a t-shirt as a Thank You for front-line nurses at Cone Health Center in the Greensboro/High Point area of North Carolina. The essential workers helping care for our colleagues at Kao Specialities America (KSA).
April 2020 - Cincinnati Jewish Hospital
Kao Collins donated four dozen PPE masks to front-line workers at Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati.
March 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Kao Collins employees donated 175 pounds of food plus $250 to our service partner, Inter Parish Ministry (IPM) food pantries.
February 2020
Kao Collins sponsored a Saturday brunch service for patients and families residing at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Ronald McDonald House.
January and February 2020
Our Adopt A Class students visit us at our manufacturing plant. The students’ mentors also visit them in their classroom. Kao Collins is investing in neighborhood children.
January 2020
We provided supper service to guests at the St. Anthony Center Soup Kitchen in Cincinnati.
