Habitat for Humanity

• Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Bridgestone Americas teammates have built six houses in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, in support of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), which is a non-profit housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness around the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFHI invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.

Donation Cargo Program

• Firestone Natural Rubber Company

Firestone Natural Rubber Company teammates conduct their cargo donation program throughout the year to transport humanitarian supplies to Liberia in order to help rebuild the country. Since the ships often have space available when they return to Liberia after delivering their natural rubber cargo at U.S. ports, the company has partnered with many charitable groups to fill that space with books, medical supplies, non-perishable food items and other supplies that are in desperate need in that country.

Meals on Wheels

• Bridgestone Retail Operations

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) has established a partnership with the Meals on Wheels Association of America, including support of local chapters and, providing discounted services to the more than 1 million volunteers and staff. BSRO will focus on increasing awareness, funding and volunteers for Meals on Wheels programs nationwide.

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Aiken Plant

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation(SCVR) Department is an employment agency for people with disabilities. The Aiken County facility provides 16 jobs per day for tasks which include rubber recovery, cart painting and liner repair. The Aiken County facility was named the 2009 SCVRC Business Partner of the Year for our dedication to helping those with disabilities.

Meals on Wheels

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - LaVergne plant

For the past two years, we have had teammate volunteers who deliver Meals to people in the area who are unable to obtain meals for themselves for various reasons. Each Tuesday, two volunteers deliver the meals to six homes in LaVergne. We are entering our third year, as we continue to serve meals to people in need. We also made a donation of $6,500 to the Meals on Wheels program in 2011 from the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund.

Backpacks for Students

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - LaVergne plant

LaVergne donated 150 backpacks filled with school supplies to all first grade students at our adopt-a-school, John Colemon School. We partner with a local company, United Stationers. A team from LaVergne delivered the backpacks to the school and gave to each student.

Smyrna Public Library

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - LaVergne plant

LaVergne donated $9,000 to the Smyrna Public Library for a new designated area for teens in the Library. The donation went to the purchase of new furnishings, laptops, and reading materials. The Mayor of Smyrna attended the check-presentation ceremony.

LaVergne Rescue Squad

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - LaVergne plant

LaVergne donated $9,000 to the LaVergne Rescue Squad for the purchase of a "Jaws of Life" tool. This is a special tool to cut people out from trapped vehicles after accidents. It saves thousands of lives each year.

Holiday Greeting Card Contest

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Wilson Plant

Wilson County elementary schools are invited to participate in the annual greeting card contest. Fourth graders compete to create the best artwork for the holidays. The winner's drawing is reproduced on the company greeting card (sent out to all teammates and vendors). The winning student wins savings bonds, and his or her art teacher at school receives a donation for the purchase of additional art supplies.

Annual Food Drive

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Wilson Plant

We collected 20,000 pounds of non-perishable foods in 2011 for donation to seven local charitable organizations. The food was donated by teammates and distributed just before Thanksgiving.

Annual Toy Drive

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Wilson Plant

In 2011, the Wilson teammates 'adopted' 75 families (192 individuals) for Christmas. We adopted both children and senior citizens through the Salvation Army. The Bridgestone Angels provided warm clothing, games, toys, food, and a helping hand to families with need in our community.

Chamber of Commerce Dynamic Leadership Classes

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Wilson Plant

The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a year-long leadership development course. Wilson 'high potential' teammates participate in each class, building strong relationships within the community as they learn new skills.

Career Days at the Mall

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Wilson Plant

Wilson teammates provide insight into career choices for all 8th grade students in Wilson County public schools during October Career Days at the Mall. Typically, 850 to 1,100 students spend a school day at the local mall talking with representatives from local businesses and the local community college. One of the primary messages from participants to students is: "stay in school, graduate, and say no to drugs!" Students learn about continuing education and the curriculum at the community college. They visit a job fair where our teammates talk about the company. And, they participate in round table discussions where they learn about specific jobs and career paths.

Division 1 Industrial League Basketball

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Wilson Plant

The year 2012 marked the 9th consecutive year that Bridgestone's team BFS-CLASSIC took home the league tournament champion trophy AND the regular season trophy. Teammates are understandably proud of our company performance to start off the March Madness, the eruption of fervor over NCAA Basketball in our community each year.

“Illinois Special Olympics” Special Olympics Area and State Competition

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Bloomington Plant

Our teammates provided support for the Heartland Area and Illinois State Summer Special Olympics. The Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund contributed to support the local and state summer games. The Bloomington Plant started this support in 2009.

Open House

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Bloomington Plant

In April 2011, the Bloomington plant sponsored an open house for members of the Bloomington/Normal community. We provided free food to over 1,200 visitors who came to tour the facility and learn about Bridgestone.

2011 Iowa Special Olympics State Bowling Competition

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Des Moines Plant

Salary and Union teammates provided volunteers for the 2011 Special Olympics Iowa State Bowling Competition. Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) is a nonprofit organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities in all 99 counties of the state. Iowa has 11 areas throughout the state that serves nearly 11,000 athletes, participants and Unified Sports Partners annually. For the seventh year in a row, Bridgestone Trust Fund was the primary sponsor for the Special Olympics Iowa State Bowling Tournament.

Blood Drive

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Des Moines Plant

A total of 45 teammates, contractors and even visitors signed up to donate blood at the Des Moines plant in January 2011. Donations were accepted in the official bus of the Life Serve Blood Center of Des Moines. The people at Life Serve Blood Center were ecstatic with our turn-out and grateful for our contribution.

Habitat for Humanity

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Jacksonville Distribution Center

The Jacksonville Distribution Center fielded a group of 29 teammates to work on three separate projects for Habitat for Humanity. The Saft Battery Plant brought a group of 12 staff members to help out. The group was so large, we had to split up into three different teams. Two of the projects were to remodel previous Habitat Homes. The third was a new construction project to put siding on a new home.

Mud Run

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Jacksonville Distribution Center

In March, the Jacksonville Distribution Center participated in the Mud Run, a charity event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We fielded a team of runners and other teammates volunteered to help with spectator parking on the property. We conducted a bake sale earlier in the month which brought-in $300 for the charity. The “Duelers” (Team Bridgestone) had a great time running, swimming and crawling through the mud in the back woods of Cecil Commerce Center. The event raised over $300,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. There were 3,000 people who ran in the race and around 15,000 spectators. The weather could not have been better for a day of fun in the sun... and mud.

Fill the Backpack Drive

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Jacksonville Distribution Center

Teammates from the Jacksonville Distribution Center did a great job collecting school supplies to help out a local charity called the Daniel Kids Charities. Four large boxes of school supplies and backpacks were delivered to the Daniel Kids Headquarter in August. All of the supplies donated this year went directly to the center, just in time for the start of the new school year.

Bears for Children's Hospital

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Jacksonville Distribution Center

Teammates from the Jacksonville Distribution Center went to a local children's hospital (Wolfson Children's Hospital) to deliver bears and other stuffed animals to patients. The idea came from a teammate whose son Landon had been treated at the hospital. Through the efforts of Bridgestone teammates, we managed to deliver about 35 bears of all colors and sizes. One doctor taking care of a teenage girl commented that this was the first time he saw his patient smile since she had been at Wolfson. That makes it all worthwhile.

Charity Golf Tournament

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Jacksonville Distribution Center

The Jacksonville Distribution Center held a charity golf tournament to raise money for a local scholarship fund set up by Shorter Collage in honor of Dentris Mathis, a material handler from the Jacksonville Distribution Center who sadly passed away at the young age of 25. Forty-three golfers participated in the event. A chili supper was held before the event to help raise money for the fund. With the money raised from the golf tournament and Chili Bowl event, a check for $1,600 was sent to Shorter College toward the Scholarship fund.

Making Strides against Breast Cancer

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Jacksonville Distribution Center

Teammates from the Jacksonville Distribution Center participated in the `Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk.' The Jacksonville Distribution Center raised over $450 for the event through a bake sale. More than 4,000 walkers took part.

Blood Drives

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Jacksonville Distribution Center

The Jacksonville Distribution Center holds a blood drive for the Florida Blood alliance every four months. We have around 15 faithful donors who are willing to come forward and save lives by giving the “gift of life”.

Supporting the American Cancer Society

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Lebanon Distribution Center

To help the American Cancer Society, especially breast cancer treatment, we had bake sales and raffles and donations to raise over 1,500 dollars for Strides against breast cancer. We also showed up for the actual Walk in Nashville with more than 20 teammates on a cold Saturday morning.

Muscular Dystrophy Association -- Stride & Ride 5K Walk

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Woodridge Distribution Center

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals and the general public.

Mercy House

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Ontario Distribution Center

Mercy House provides housing and comprehensive support services to homeless men and women, mothers with their children and families. The Homeless Prevention Program provides financial assistance and support to prevent households from becoming homeless. Mercy House also provides transitional and permanent housing as well as Walk-In Centers for emergency services. Bridgestone Americas teammates provide services and support to people staying at Mercy House, concentrating on the children of homeless families.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Allentown Distribution Center

Teammates donated and participated in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk in October 2011. Despite rain and snow, and cold temperatures, we had a nice turnout and managed to raise over $500 for the cause.

Senior Food Pack

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Allentown Distribution Center

Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA is helping thousands of people who are struggling to put food on the table throughout our six county service area. Last year, Second Harvest distributed 5.7 million pounds of food. We participated in the Senior Food Pack event, where over 1,800 boxes of non-perishable food items are packed and boxed for seniors.

Fill the Backpack Project for McEbright Elementary

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Akron

Akron teammates delivered a load of boxes with school supplies tailored to the individual needs of different classrooms. A total of 288 students received Bridgestone backpacks filled with supplies. Also supplied were facial tissues, hand sanitizers, extra school supplies, and items teachers could use as rewards for students who made exceptional efforts.

Akron Marathon

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Akron

Forty Akron teammates served water and isotonic drink to the nearly 10,000 runners who participated in the annual Akron Marathon races. In addition to the Bridgestone volunteers providing fluids at the Bridgestone Fluid Station along the race course, another 70 Akron teammates ran in the event.

Citrus Gleaning with Society of St. Andrew

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Logistics Supply Chain Management Department

We worked with the Society of St. Andrew to coordinate the transport and distribution of 16,500 lbs of freshly picked tangerines from a grove in Florida to the needy in Middle Tennessee. Another company, Play With a Purpose provided the volunteers to glean the fruit from a Florida citrus grove and loaded it onto one of our Bridgestone private fleet trucks. The fruit was unloaded at our Lebanon distribution center and teammates sorted and distributed the fruit to 11 different agencies serving needy children and families in Middle Tennessee.

Breakfast Brigade

• Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC - Logistics Supply Chain Management Department

Since August 2011, each month our teammates with the Salvation Army of Nashville prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless.

Box Tops for Education - Helping local schools

• Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

“Box Tops for Education” is a program that helps schools to receive money for educational needs through collecting labels from participating products. Teammates at the Americas Support Center in Nashville are collecting these labels from the reams of paper used at work and from products used at home to support a local Title One school - Napier Enhanced Option Elementary. Since the program started in August 2011 we have collected 4,065 labels which equates to over $385.

Blood Donation

• Bridgestone Aircraft Tire (USA), Inc.

One of the ways we are helping our community is to coordinate a semi-annual Blood Drive. We have taken part in this project with support from the American Red Cross since 2008. our Teammates have donated over 40 pints of blood per year in the Red Cross bloodmobile.

Progressive Directions Inc

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI) serves developmentally delayed adults and their families through center, home and community based programs. Bridgestone Metalpha USA(BMU) employs adults from PDI to help clean separators that are returned from tire plants, inspect and repair pallets, sort gloves and load and unload desiccant oven. PDI nominated and BMU was awarded “Employer of the Year” in 2009.

United Way of Greater Clarksville Area

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

United Way of the Greater Clarksville Area works with other agencies in the community as an outreach to help citizens meet financial, educational and health needs. Since 2005, Bridgestone Metalpha USA(BMU) has participated in a week long event each August called “Days of Caring”. BMU team members volunteer 4 hours of their time on their days off to go to partner agencies and paint, do landscaping, deliver meals, clean and assist with other agency needs. In the past 6 years 482 team members volunteered in this week. BMU holds an annual in-house campaign to raise money to help support the United Way. BMU has won the prestigious “Shine On Award” in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, the “Leadership Ambassador Award” in 2007 and the “Ben C. Parks Award” in 1997 and 2002. A combined effort in volunteerism and in house campaigns has grown each year to demonstrate support for the community.

Relay for Life, American Cancer Society

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

Relay for Life is an annual event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Area businesses and organizations participate by setting up a tent on a campsite overnight to raise money for cancer research. We have participated in Relay for Life for 12 years.

Partners in Education

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

Partnered with local school in county to provide support with educational initiatives. Partnered in teaching students interviewing skills and techniques, provided equipment donations to the school. In August 2010, Bridgestone Metalpha USA made a donation to start up the F.U.E.L(Full Uv Emmaus Love) program at the school. F.U.E.L provides food to students who may be in need. Donated to Education Foundation which supports the following programs: Academic Awards Recognition Program, Great Idea Teacher Grants, Kinder-Kits, STEM Initiative (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Foundation Scholarships and the Teacher's Warehouse.

Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee provides hands-on experience to young students in understanding the economics of life. Team members teach Success Skills, Business Ethics and Entrepreneurship in local schools to students in all grades.

Tennesse Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

The Tennessee Kidney Foundation (formerly National Kidney Foundation) educates the community about the serious problem of kidney disease in the United States. They also provide assistance to those individuals who are waiting or in need of organ transplants. The Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee holds a Kidney Walk to help raise monies for its program. Since 2006, we have supported the foundation by providing annual donations. Our team members also participate in the Kidney Walk that is held in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Austin Peay State University Text Book Scholarship

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

Austin Peay State University Text Book Scholarship provides scholarship money to incoming freshmen to purchase text books. Since 2007, we have made donations to the Austin Peay State University Text Book Scholarship.

Austin Peay State University International Night

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) hosts an International Night every year in November. Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A. has participated in this event since 2008. This annual event is a night of music, food and laughter in celebration of world culture. Each country gets a table to display various aspects of their culture and offer a food sample to those in attendance  a real draw for hungry undergraduates. We support this event by donating Japanese snacks, table decorations and volunteer to work the event.

Clarksville Chamber of Commerce

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

Bridgestone Metalpha USA(BMU) supports the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce as a Chamber Event Silver Sponsor. BMU is also supportive of the Chamber Ambassador Program. This program falls under the organization's Membership Development Services Committee. They serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber making sure that the needs of current members are being met through visits, calls & emails. They also help recruit new members and participate in events such as Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Power Breakfasts and many more. BMU donated to the Military Affairs Committee in Support of Warrior Week at Ft. Campbell Army Base.

Custom House Museum

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

We support the Customs House Museum in Clarksville by donating and attending their annual “Flying High” fundraiser. This event is held every year in June and includes a silent auction and a live auction following dinner. All proceeds go to the museum.

OneSite Global Eye Care

• Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Inc.

World Health Organization states that 314 million people worldwide suffer from poor vision simply because they do not have access to or cannot afford care. In some countries, a pair of eyewear costs more than a month's salary. Poor vision negatively effects a child's ability to learn in school and robs an adult of independence, mobility and quality of life. OneSight needs to collect two million pairs of gently used children's and adult eyewear to support their Global Clinics. OneSight's trained volunteers and doctors travel to countries worldwide to hand-deliver free primary vision care and donated eyewear once they have been sorted, repaired and inspected to thousands of adults and children in need.

Fundraising event at the plant - School bags

• Bridgestone Canada Inc. - Joliette plant

Our company donated school bags filled with school stationery to the principals of three elementary schools.