3M Community Giving

Hurricane Irene
3M is a member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), a select group of leading corporations that provide the highest level of support to Red Cross relief efforts. When disasters like Hurricane Irene happen around the nation, the American Red Cross is there to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to people in need. As a member of the ADGP, 3M's support ensures that the Red Cross can be on the scene of a disaster at a moment's notice. We are working with Red Cross to assess product needs they may have going forward. We will also work with our sites in the affected areas to determine if additional 3M support is needed.

3M provided product to another nonprofit partner, Direct Relief International, for their hurricane preparedness kits. 3M products included Nexcare Steri-Strip Skin Closures, hand sanitizer, and cold packs. These kits have been pre-positioned in states that are often impacted by hurricanes.

 Project Lead the Way
3M is going national in its attempt to provide students with the best in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. A total of $220,000 was set aside by the 3M Foundation to implement Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum into its 3M communities nationwide. 3M facilities in Austin, Texas, and Cynthiana, Ky., are also working to introduce PLTW curriculum in their community schools through separate 3M Foundation grants. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that provides a rigorous STEM curriculum for middle school and high school students. The program exposes students to areas of study they typically do not pursue, and lays the foundation for a successful college and professional career in STEM related fields.