MAJOR DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Valley Fire Protection Systems, located in Batavia, has been making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children since 2005. Tom Hartel, President of Valley Fire, first learned about the CASA program when the Vice President's wife, Charlene Flynn, became a CASA volunteer. John Flynn was so moved by his wife's volunteer work that he chose to serve on the annual Golf For a Child committee, and just this year became a member of the Chairman's Advisory Panel. John has a background in sales, and it didn't take long for him to sell Tom on the importance of supporting CASA Kane County's mission. According to Tom, "CASA is a great organization that is very well run. They are providing a tremendous service to the community." Tom was so moved by the stories of the children we serve that he decided to get his vendors involved. Every year around the holidays, he asks his vendors to make a donation to CASA Kane County. When asked how his vendors reacted to this request Tom said, "Very favorably. Many thanked me for introducing them to such a fine organization."
Click here to read Tom's letter to his vendors.
Valley Fire Protection Systems has been in business since the early 1970's. They are a full service fire protection contractor. Valley Fire's 105 employees design, furnish, install, repair and inspect fire protection systems, including backflow preventers. They have installed complete systems in thousands of commercial, industrial, office, education, residential, government, and religious buildings over the years. Their motto is, "Our people make the difference." You can learn more about Valley Fire Protection Systems at www.valleyfire.com.
CASA Kane County is grateful for the generosity demonstrated by Tom, John and Charlene, and all of Valley Fire's employees and vendors. Tom shared, "It is a pleasure partnering with CASA Kane County as our lead charitable organization. It is an honor and an expectation that the best companies give back to the community." We are honored to have the support of such an outstanding organization.
