MILWAUKEE, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson
Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and
sustainable buildings, the National Urban
League and the Milwaukee Urban
League today announced a partnership to help the
organizations expand their initiatives supporting employment,
education, advocacy as well as equitable justice and democracy.
The partnership includes an investment of $2 million over three years.
"Johnson Controls is committed to partnering with non-profit
organizations working for racial equity in our communities," said
Johnson Controls chairman and CEO George
Oliver. "The Urban League's 100- year history of dedication
to economic empowerment, equality and social justice aligns with
Johnson Controls' values. We are thankful for their work and their
vision, and we stand with them as they continue to collaborate with
community leaders, policymakers and other corporate partners to
elevate the standard of living for African Americans and other
historically underserved groups."
The investment will elevate and transform the Milwaukee Urban
League's capacity to scale effective programs and services and
advancing advocacy efforts on the critical issues facing the
African American community and other underrepresented
populations.
"Johnson Controls has been a strong champion for
underrepresented communities in Milwaukee and an outspoken voice on racial
justice and education," Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO,
Dr. Eve M. Hall said. "We are
excited about this newly focused partnership and transformative
investment. Their long-time representation on our Board of
Directors has made a difference."
Johnson Controls' partnership also will enhance National Urban
League's Equitable Justice and Digital Inclusion initiatives.
"Achieving a just and equitable economy that provides
opportunity for all requires the commitment of forward-thinking and
conscientious corporations like Johnson Controls," said National
Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial. "I look forward to a
successful and productive collaboration."
Oliver added that the decision to partner with an historical
civil rights and urban advocacy organization with more than 100
years of effective experience is part of Johnson Controls' broad,
strategic plan to foster impactful partnerships to support efforts
to bring about social equity. Johnson Controls recognizes the
pandemic has intensified the needs of communities of color in
education, employment, health, and housing, and is committed to
doing its part to meet these needs.
To learn more about:
- Johnson Controls' commitment to diversity and inclusion, click
here,
- Milwaukee Urban League programs
and initiatives, click here; and,
- National Urban League's justice
and civil rights initiatives, click here.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kellie Harris, Johnson
Controls
Direct: 773.330.0622
Email: kellie.harris@jci.com
Teresa Candori, National Urban
League
Direct: 212.558.5362
Email: tcandori@nul.org
Brianna Johnson, Milwaukee Urban
League
Direct: 414.484.5638
Email: bjohnson@tmul.org
About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls, we
transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
From optimizing building performance to improving safety and
enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. We
deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education,
data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000
experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of
innovation, we are the power behind our customers' mission. Our
leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes
some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®,
YORK®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®,
Ansul® and Grinnell®. For more information,
visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us
@johnsoncontrols on Twitter.
About National Urban League:
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights
organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate
the standard of living in historically underserved urban
communities. The National Urban League spearheads the efforts of
its 90 local affiliates through the development of programs, public
policy research and advocacy, providing direct services that impact
and improve the lives of more than 2 million people annually
nationwide. Visit www.nul.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram: @NatUrbanLeague.
About The Milwaukee Urban League:
The Milwaukee Urban
League is an affiliate of The National Urban League. We lead
through education, employment, and advocacy to achieve economic
vibrancy and equal access to all industries and disciplines that
position African Americans to create wealth and live a better
quality of life. Milwaukee Urban
League's vision is to ensure that Wisconsin becomes a top 10 place for African
Americans to live and thrive and where the greater Milwaukee area becomes a leader in education
and socioeconomic inclusion. For more information, visit
www.tmul.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram:
@urbanleaguemke.
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