New York Air Brake Parent Company to Fund It<\/p>\n
Knorr-Bremse Global Care Approves Local Proposal for Improvement Project<\/p>\n
(Watertown,\u00a0N.Y. \u2013\u00a0Jan. 31, 2014) The Watertown Urban Mission Food Pantry will undergo a 150,000 Euros ($205,000 at today\u2019s exchange rate) renovation this year, thanks to a charity established by the parent company of New York Air Brake, LLC (NYAB). Knorr-Bremse Global Care has approved a NYAB project proposal that will improve the Food Pantry\u2019s capabilities to serve a growing number of area families in need.<\/p>\n
NYAB, a\u00a0global manufacturer of innovative train control systems for the railroad industry and member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, employs more than 400 workers at its headquarters in Watertown. Based in Munich, Germany, Knorr-Bremse is the world\u2019s pre-eminent manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n
Knorr-Bremse established the charitable Global Care in 2005 to assist people in need all around the world. The projects it supports represent an investment in an economically independent future for the people concerned, driven by the principle of helping people to help themselves.\u00a0Knorr-Bremse Global Care has implemented 130 aid projects in 42 countries since its founding, helping more than 350,000 people on four continents.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Watertown Urban Mission offers lifelines to thousands of area families and individuals when they need it most, and the staff and volunteers who make it possible represent the best in all of us,\u201d said Michael J. Hawthorne, NYAB president. \u201cAs the Food Pantry continues to serve growing numbers of people facing difficult times, we need to ensure a modern, safe, and efficient facility that is sustainable, comfortable, and provides a welcoming, dignified experience for those seeking help. We\u2019re grateful to Knorr-Bremse Global Care for its leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since moving to its current location on Factory Street in 2004, the Urban Mission has seen the number of services provided to individuals triple to more than 35,000 per year. The Food Pantry offers relief to approximately 1,750 people each month.<\/p>\n
Knorr-Bremse Global Care renovations are expected to be completed in September and include:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Private meeting areas for assistance interviews and nutrition education programs<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0More efficient heating and cooling systems, including new ductwork<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Replacement of the electrical systems<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A new loading area with counters and storage for processing donations and food bank deliveries<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Drywall and insulation to improve energy efficiency and climate control<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Repair and replacement of flooring, ceilings, and lighting<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An emergency exit<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An automatic sprinkler system<\/p>\n
These upgrades will result in a more efficient Food Pantry, reducing expenses and allowing for the program to handle a growth in need. The pantry will also be able to more efficiently keep food at proper temperatures and to better store nonperishable foods to preserve quality and retain nutrients.<\/p>\n
New York Air Brake worked with Watertown Urban Mission executive director Erika Flint to develop the proposal for Knorr-Bremse Global Care consideration.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor more than a century, New York Air Brake has been a community leader here in the North Country, and the generosity of Air Brake and Knorr-Bremse today continues that legacy,\u201d Flint said. \u201cThis pledge is a tremendous commitment to helping families in need right here in Northern New York. Knorr-Bremse\u2019s impact on this community will be seen for many years to come in a food pantry that will be renewed, restored, and revitalized to serve thousands of people each month with the dignity and respect every person deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Urban Mission is currently conducting a capital campaign to benefit all six of its major programs: the Food Pantry, the Impossible Dream Thrift Store, Christian Care Center, HEARTH II (Helping Eradicate All Roads To Homelessness), Bridge Program, and Critical Needs.<\/p>\n
NYAB and its employees are longtime supporters of the Urban Mission. Most recently, in December 2013, New York Air Brake employees assisted the mission\u2019s Critical Needs Program and Food Pantry through monetary and food donations, prize raffles, and a bake sale.<\/p>\n
For more information about Knorr-Bremse Global Care, visit www.global-care.knorr-bremse.com\/en\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n About New York Air Brake, LLC<\/p>\n New York Air Brake, LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, has been serving the rail industry since 1890. Through the years, the Company\u2019s basic philosophy has reflected a deep respect for the customer, and a commitment to providing quality products at a cost-effective price. An industry pioneer, employing more than 800 people, the Company is driven to deliver solutions for improved rail performance, safety, and overall operating cost. New York Air Brake is headquartered in Watertown, N.Y., with manufacturing plants in Riverside, Mo.; West Chicago, Ill.; and China Grove, N.C.; and TDS, a technology development unit located in Irving, Texas. For more information, visit\u00a0www.nyab.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New York Air Brake Parent Company to Fund It Knorr-Bremse Global Care Approves Local Proposal for Improvement Project (Watertown,\u00a0N.Y. \u2013\u00a0Jan. 31, 2014) The Watertown Urban Mission Food Pantry will undergo a 150,000 Euros ($205,000 at today\u2019s exchange rate) renovation this year, thanks to a charity established by the parent company of New York Air Brake, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[22341],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-regional"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p43meu-dTb","jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=53393"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53393\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=53393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=53393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}