Spectro Alloys donates $100K to 17 nonprofits

Spectro Alloys, the leading Midwest-based recycler of aluminum, today announced it has donated $100,000 to 17 nonprofits as part of its annual “Giving Together” program.

Spectro Alloys donates $100K to 17 nonprofits

Rosemount-based recycling company’s 2024 “Giving Together” program supports charities in areas from wildlife conservation to children’s services

Spectro Alloys, the leading Midwest-based recycler of aluminum, today announced it has donated $100,000 to 17 nonprofits as part of its annual “Giving Together” program.

Every December, Spectro Alloys team members select organizations that are making a difference in communities across the region, supporting causes ranging from veterans’ programs to wildlife conservation to children and family services.

“It is important to us that we contribute to nonprofits in our region every year,” said Spectro Alloys President Luke Palen. “Spectro is built on the hard work and support of our communities, and we’re beyond happy to pay it back by donating to organizations that have a positive impact on our communities.”

Here are the 17 nonprofits receiving donations from Spectro Alloys this holiday season:

  1. Together For Good

  2. DCTC Foundation

  3. Wounded Warrior Project

  4. DiaperBank of MN

  5. United Heroes of Hastings

  6. Metro Hope Ministries

  7. Lower Shell Creek Christian Church

  8. Crescent Cove

  9. Children’s Home Society of MN

  10. MN Adult and Teen Challenge

  11. American Wild Horse Campaign

  12. The Bond Between

  13. All in Ministries

  14. Neighbors, Inc.

  15. John Burch Park

  16. Cannon Falls Dance Team

  17. Hastings Dance Team

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