Kalas Associate Improving the Lives We Touch
Our mission as a foundation is to improve the lives we touch. Anytime we see a Kalas associate living out our mission we like to celebrate! Kalas Associate Glenn Martin who works in our Denver, PA plants in packaging, inventory and as a forklift driver is someone to...
Kalas Receives a New Flag from Patriotic Order Sons of America
A few Kalas Associates have been heavily involved with Patriotic Order Sons of America Washington Camp 211 for the past several years. We've had the opportunity to donate towards their work of upholding the constitution, benefitting school systems, and spreading...
Kalas Associate Supports 2022 MDA Ride for Life
We love to support causes that our Kalas associates are involved in and passionate about. The MDA Ride for Life is one of those fundraisers. Kalas associate Glenn Martin is deeply passionate about supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He has raised money for...
Supporting Long’s Park Live Aid Summer Concert
Long's Park Ampitheater Foundation has been providing FREE Summer Concerts for nearly 60 years. After a pause during the pandemic in 2020, this year's reinstated line up of Summer concerts was a highlight for so many in and around Lancaster County. The Series this...
Supporting the MDA Ride for Life 2021
Our Kalas associate Glenn Martin has supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association by raising money for their annual Ride for Life and by attending the event to brighten the lives of the children who come each year. The event which you can learn more about at...
Disbursements in 2021
Thank you! To all of the organizations who have positively impacted the lives we touch in 2020 & 2021The past year has not been an easy one for many individuals and businesses, including non-profits and community organizations. Yet also during the challenges...
Q4 2020 Disbursements
Each year as the holidays draw near and we approach the cold seasons, we make a point to donate to several organizations making positive impacts on our communities to care for the hungry, the homeless, the hurting, the lonely and those adding special holiday joy to...
Honoring the Work of Lebanon VA Medical Center
This month we are highlighting another organization we recently supported who is making a positive impact on our community through this time: Lebanon VA Medical Center. Located near many of our Kalas family, the directly serve veteran in our community. The Medical...
Supporting the One Wish Foundation Making a Difference
We want to highlight and introduce you to an organization doing much good in and around our Kalas plants in Denver, PA: One Wish Foundation. This foundation is making a huge impact in the lives of families with special needs children and veterans in our communities....
Kalas Purchases Hand Sanitizer for Donation to Local Organizations
The Kalas Foundation was established in 2009 to ensure a steady stream of financial assistance remained available – in good times and bad – to support the agencies throughout the communities in which the associates of Kalas Wire & Cable lived and worked. At the...
Partnering with Lancaster Mennonite Disaster Services to Provide Handmade Masks
The Kalas Foundation is proud to share their latest initiative in response to the outbreak of Covid-19. In an effort to ensure the safety & protect the health of our valued associates, the Foundation has partnered with the local Lancaster Unit of Mennonite...
Supporting Cocalico Girl Scout Junior Troop 70514
The Girls Scouts is a global organization started in 1912 as an “inclusive, all-female environment…(that) creates a safe space where girls can try new things, develop a range of skills, take on leadership roles, and just be themselves.” The 1.7 million girls within...
Supporting the Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation in 2020
The Kalas foundation is proud to support The Longs Park Amphitheater as they enter into another year of providing one-of-a-kind entertainment and enrichment to our community. 2019 was a big year for the foundation. They saw 80,000 attendees over the 14 performances in...
Proudly Supporting The Lancaster Science Factory as It Grows
Now in its 11th year, the Lancaster Science Factory has been remarkably expanding and has plans to keep up the exciting work. The Kalas Foundation joined in their work through supporting the Girls Code Club, a program reaching girls ages 8 - 13 with the opportunity to...
Kalas Foundation Supports Longs Park Summer Concert Series
The Kalas Foundation was grateful to continue its support to the Long’s Park Summer Music Series this year. Each Sunday, the Long’s Park Foundation offers live music and entertainment to anyone who wishes to attend, at no charge. The beautiful park located just off of...
Supporting the 26th Annual Lancaster County Relay for Life
The Kalas Foundation was grateful to support the fundraising efforts of our own Director of Engineering, Jeff Trees as he participated in the 26th annual Lancaster County Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society. The two day event was held at Conestoga...
Supporting the MDA Ride for Life 2019
Our Kalas Associate Glenn Martin participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association Ride for Life early last month. This event is the largest fundraiser for the MDA each year benefiting the research toward curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening...
Supporting the Fulton Theater
The Fulton Theater located on Prince Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, PA is a landmark known and respected by memory. A theater with a rich history dating back to the 1700's known today for it's broadway quality main stage productions featuring renown shows...
Kalas Family Reptile Breakfast Supporting Forgotton Friend
This past Saturday, Kalas hosted a Forgotten Friend Reptile event co sponsored by the Kalas Foundation. The event was a breakfast for all associates and their families in conjunction with a Forgotten Friend reptile show. The event was a hit for all ages from start to...
Kalas Foundation Celebrating Power Packs Projects
Imagine it was Friday at lunch and you just had a nutritious meal and were about to go back to class knowing that was your last real meal until Monday morning. As excruciating as that would be not only to focus on your afternoon classes, but to live through 2.5 days...
Kalas Associate Spreads Holiday Cheer
If you are familiar with our foundation you know at the heart of our mission is to support the work of any organization or associate improving the lives our company touches. Glenn Martin is a Kalas associate who has been giving his own time and resources for the past...
Q3 2018 Disbursements
This past quarter the Kalas Foundation had the privilege of giving back to five impactful organizations doing great work within our communities and beyond. This was a special quarter for the Kalas Foundation. Our parent company, Kalas Manufacturing, reached their 60th...
Q2 Disbursements
In the second quarter of 2018, The Kalas Foundation had the privilege of donating to several organizations who are making an impact in our communities and beyond. Below is a list of several of the caring organizations we were able to support this quarter. Please take...
Kalas’ Glenn Martin Rides for a Cause
The Muscular Dystrophy Associations Ride for Life occurs every May for the past 30 years, 20 of which Kalas own Glenn Martin has given his time and support of. This year was a record breaking year for the ride raising over $1.2 Million to fight Muscular Dystophy!...
Kalas Foundation Supports The Fulton Theater
This quarter we had the opportunity of supporting The Fulton Theater in downtown Lancaster. Dating back to 1737, the building located at 12 North Prince Street in the heart of the city is rich with history. Today, it boasts being a leading theater...
Q1 2018 Disbursements
The Kalas Foundation is excited about our ability to support such vast efforts this first quarter of the year. It's a privilege to enrich the arts, culture and community togetherness of Lancaster and beyond through supporting The Fulton Theater and The Longs Park...
Supporting Associate Glenn Martin’s 20th Ride in the MDA Ride for Life
Kalas Associate Glenn Martin will ride once again in the MDA Ride for Life, the world’s largest Harley-Davidson fundraising event benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Glenn has joyfully given his time, resources and heart to support this...
Kalas Sylvin Foundation Quarter Disbursements
During the approaching holiday season, we like to turn our funds toward organizations which directly impact the well being of our communities and the ability to celebrate the holiday through care. We are grateful for the following three organizations and what they do...
Supporting The Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation is proud to offer financial support to The Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation - devoted to enriching the quality of life in Lancaster County since 1962. For more than 50 years, the organization has offered the "Summer Music...
2017 MDA Ride for Life
In May 2017, the Muscular Dystrophy Association held its “Ride for Life” at the Reading Fairgrounds and celebrated the 30th anniversary of this annual event. This year was made even more special because Glen Martin, Bulk K2 Operator who has worked at Kalas since 1987,...
KSF Supports United Disabilities Services
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation is delighted to offer support to the United Disabilities Services (UDS) organization. Located in the Greenfield Corporate Center, they claim to be “The best secret in Lancaster”. Their wide range of...
Q1 Disbursement
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation is proud to offer financial assistance to support the wonderful services provided by The Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. For nearly 80 years, The Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic has been upholding their mission to “make lives happier”. Located...
Quarter Disburments
With the holidays approaching we are grateful to be able to fund local events making a difference in the community through meals that care for our area. This quarter we were able to give toward Horizons for their Veteran's Dinner & Banquet caring for the senior...
Lancaster Science Factory Girls Code Club Update
As a Foundation committed to improving our local communities, we love to learn about how our donations are making an impact. That is why as we send out this quarter's disbursements we think about the beneficial...
Foundation Supports Girls Code Club
Lancaster County is full of non-profits making a big difference in our community's present and future. One of those non-profits is The Lancaster Science Factory. The Science Factory wants to make a big impact on making learning Science, Technology, Engineering and...
MDA Ride for Life 2016
This month our Kalas associate Glen Martin supported and participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 29th Ride for Life held at the Camelback Resort in PA. It was a three day event full of entertainment, food and the nation's largest charity motorcycle ride....
CASA of Lancaster County SuperHero 5K & Fun Run
This month we wanted to spotlight CASA of Lancaster County as they gear up for their SuperHero 5K and Kids Fun Run. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and they exist to support children in need who have no adult to speak for them in court. Without an...
Q4 Disbursements
We are grateful for the chance to partner with so many organizations making a difference in our communities. This Quarter we had the privilege of sharing disbursements with the following organizations: “A Helping Hand” – Reamstown & Ephrata Community Thanksgiving...
2015 Q3 Disbursements
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation is proud to share our 2015 Q3 disbursements. We are grateful for the opportunity to extend financial support to these wonderful organizations who dedicate their time, effort and passion to improving the lives of others. Lancaster Day Care...
Supporting Camp Cadet
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation extended a distribution check to support the efforts of Camp Cadet; an organization designed to develop the qualities of discipline and self-esteem in our youth for an orderly and law-abiding society. Pennsylvania State Trooper Ryan...
Celebrating The Mix at Arbor Place
We are proud to be able to partner with the Mix at Arbor Place; a non-profit organization that offers support to the disadvantaged youth in Southeast Lancaster City. Each weeknight 80-100 students ages 7 to 17 come to Arbor Place after school to participate in fun,...
Hair Cutting for a Great Cause
Glen Martin has been a dedicated Kalas associate for 29 years; and has worn both his hair and beard long throughout his entire career. This year he is doing something very special; cutting off his signature hair and long beard to support a worthwhile cause that is...
2015 Q1 Disbursements
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation is proud to announce our Q1 disbursements for 2015. We are proud to offer financial support to some of the organizations our associates and board members dedicate their own time, effort and passion to improving the lives of others....
Help Care for the Walker Family
Through the foundation we are always looking to support the families, communities, and causes close to our employees' hearts, especially during the holidays. This season, we've are touched by the story of Jaden Walker and his family. Jaden, age 11, was diagnosed with...
Denver Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Kalas Sylvin Foundation is committed to improving the lives of those in and around the communities in which we live. That is why events like the FREE Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner hosted in Ephrata come close to the heart of our organization. 2014 marks the 15th...
Q4 Disbursements
The foundation is honored to lend financial assistance and support to charitable organizations throughout our community. The following organizations received disbursements during our fourth quarter; · Helping Hand Thanksgiving Dinner · People Helping...
Care 2 Cure 2014
Plan to join us Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 8:00 AM at the second annual Care 2 Cure walk/ run event. Participants can choose to either run or walk the 5 kilometer, or 1 mile course to benefit the Crozer Cancer Project Team (CCPT). Last year was the inaugural launch...
Glen Martin’s Ride for Muscular Dystrophy
Kalas is proud of the continued commitment of its associates to lend their support to charitable organizations. In September, Glen Martin (Kalas Engineered Cable Products Division machine operator of our K3 Denver, PA facility) participated in a Muscular Dystrophy...
Q3 Disbursements
The foundation is honored to lend financial assistance and support to charitable organizations throughout our community. The following organizations received disbursements during our third quarter; Good Samaritan Shelter Kisses for Kaeden Lancaster Day Care Center...
Calabretta Kids for CASA
June 21, 2014 marks the third annual Superhero Race to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lancaster County. This is an important event to Kym Calabretta, Kalas Vice-President of Marketing and Director of the Kalas Sylvin Foundation, who participates...
Join Us in the Superhero 5k!
Looking for a way to earn your 2014 Wellness Incentive credits?? Gather your friends and family & join the Kalas Sylvin Foundation Team at the 2014 Superhero 5K run/ walk on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The event takes place at the Hempfield High School stadium;...
Glen Martin Rides for Muscular Dystrophy
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation is proud to offer support to Glen Martin; a Kalas associate with 28 years of service, at the 2014 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Ride for Life event. On May 3 & 4, Harley-Davidson riders from nearly 40 Harley dealerships and...
Second Quarter Disbursements
The Kalas Sylvin Foundation is happy to announce the recipients of their second quarter disbursements; American Diabetes Association Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children East Cocalico Lions Club Ephrata Mennonite School Fulton Theater Lancaster County...
Celebrating 5 Years of Charitable Giving
The Kalas/ Sylvin Foundation ended its fifth year of charitable giving with the close of the 2013 calendar year. The attachment lists all of the organizations we were able to offer financial support to throughout the year. Thanks to the many associates who have...
Kisses for Kaeden Heart Walk
Kalas is proud to support Kaeden Rhoads & the Kisses for Kaeden charity at the 2013 Lancaster Heart Walk; benefitting the American Heart Association. Joining more than 1,500 participants in this year’s event were third shift associates from the Kalas Lancaster...
JDRF Walk 2013
Kalas was proud to support Lancaster’s Second Annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) walk on Sunday, June 2, 2013. The two mile walk started at Clipper Stadium, in downtown Lancaster; a great venue to bring friends and families together to support this...
Foundation Committee Changes
The Kalas Foundation announces some changes to its disbursement committee membership. Effective immediately, Cheryl Harsh has elected to give up her seat on the Kalas Foundation disbursement committee to allow some new associates to get involved. Cheryl has been an...
Supporting the Kisses for Kaeden Foundation
The Kalas Foundation has been grateful to support the charitable efforts of Kennedy Kulish and the Kisses for Kaeden Foundation; supporting children born with heart defects. To date, Kennedy has raised more than $135,000! She was recognized as a winner of the...
Congratulations to Pennsylvania Power!
Congratulations to the Pennsylvania Power under-14 girls’ softball team! This weekend they secured the covered first place finish in the state championship tournament. Terry Shreiner, Bulk Wire Lab Technician, has served as the team’s head coach for the last four...
Kalas JDRF Team
Congratulations to the Kalas “Yellow Army” for its incredible showing at the first annual Lancaster JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. More than 160 Kalas associates and their family & friends showed up for the one mile walk, and raised a total of more than $25,000!...
Walk to Cure Diabetes 2012
Although charitable giving has been a priority and core value of the Kalas organization for more than a half century, for the first time we are lending both personal and corporate support to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) upcoming event, and ask you...