Southeastern Grocers Awards 24 Nonprofits With $285K In Grants

Tampa FL

10 November, 2021

11:21 AM

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FLORIDA — Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, announced this year's award recipients for the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program. The corporate initiative supports deserving nonprofits in the fight for racial equity and social justice, and addresses widespread disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. On the 102nd birthday of the grant's namesake, SEG presented the 24 recipients of the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant with funds totaling $285,000. The receiving nonprofit organizations are: American Heart AssociationBig Brothers Big Sisters of NE FloridaBoys & Girls Club of Broward CountyBoys & Girls Club of Palm Beach CountyCommunities in Schools of JacksonvilleCovenant House New OrleansGirl Scouts of Gateway CouncilGrace Medical HomeHope HavenJacksonville Humane SocietyJunior Achievement of North FloridaLouisiana Center for Health EquityMaliVai Washington Youth FoundationOrlando Community and Youth TrustPolice Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc.Sanctuary of NE Florida Inc.Schoolyard RootsSociety of St. AndrewStart the Adventure in Reading (STAIR)TANKPROOFTeach for AmericaTree Hill Nature CenterVision is Priceless Council Inc.Women's Breast & Heart Initiative Florida Affiliate, Inc. "Southeastern Grocers is a people-first company that proudly celebrates our differences as our greatest strength," said Elizabeth Thompson, chief people officer for Southeastern Grocers. "We sincerely honor Ms. Romay with gratitude as we continue to gain inspiration from her persevering spirit and amazing story of finding authentic purpose – even in the face of adversity. On Ms. Romay's 102nd birthday, and every day, we hope the legacy of this grant helps to inspire these deserving organizations and others to continue empowering our communities." SEG takes pride in fostering a culture of belonging for associates, customers and communities throughout its footprint. The mission of the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program is to provide essential funding to organizations that equally support inclusivity and take meaningful action to help combat social injustice by bridging the gap of inequities faced by many individuals, families and communities. As SEG continues to invest in its commitment to workforce inclusion and unity in the community, the grocer recently hosted its first-ever We SEG Conference, an event featuring a diverse panel of experts offering educational and interactive insights on developing inclusive workplace environments, training for creating a culture of belonging and other initiatives addressing pertinent and relevant equity concerns. The inaugural event, which shared fresh perspectives and actionable practices for guests, was well-received with nearly 600 attendees.