USW Cares: Local 10-00086 Next Generation Support Animals in Philadelphia

pet-help2United Steelworkers Local 10-00086 Next Generation group conducted their 2nd annual Pet Food/Supply drive to help support ACCT Philly (Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia).  ACCT Pet Food Pantry is a service available to low-income pet owners in the City of Philadelphia who need help feeding their pets. 

ACCT Philly’s mission is to provide shelter, care and life saving efforts for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Philadelphia, providing a benefit to all of the citizens of the City regardless of race or economic status.

Qualified recipients of pet food also receive referrals for free and low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and other medical services for their pets. 

“Our Next Generation group views this as a win/win situation,” said John Beidler (Chairman of USW Local 10-00086 Next Generation group).  “We help the dogs and cats in the shelter with food and supplies, and also provide free assistance to low-income pet owners of the community hoping that their pets have a safe, healthy life and don’t end up in the shelter”.

Beidler added, “Without the support from Teamster Local 107, this wouldn’t have been another success!”

This project is just one of so many USW’s amazing members do every day to give back to our communities and get involved with our communities. If you or your local are doing good things in your community, we want to hear about them. Let us know and share video and photos at www.usw.org/uswcares and use the #USWCares hashtag when you post your stories on social media. Don’t forget to shout out @Steelworkers.

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