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Giving Back: 2025 Cadillac FIERCE Committee Event Sponsorship
Community involvement is a core value we’re proud to support through our FIERCE Committee and charitable giving program. Throughout 2025, the Cadillac committee has proudly sponsored several local events and initiatives - driven by employee suggestions and supported by our amazing volunteers.
Here are a few highlights from this year so far:
Cadillac High School Football Salute to Service Game - Avon Protection donated towards commemorative jerseys in honor of local service members. The Cadillac Vikings ended up with their first win of the season, beating Sault Ste. Marie 43-0! Following the end of the game, jerseys were passed along to area veterans and first responders.
Cadillac Area Festivals and Events – The 2025 Cadillac Craft Beer Festival was sponsored in part by Avon Protection, along with strong support from employee volunteers. Proceeds from the festival help support local charitable causes and provide grants to Cadillac Area Festivals & Events, sustaining many beloved local festivals for the future. This community favorite and longtime local staple was a fun and meaningful way to give back – turnout and weather were both great this year.
Tight Lines for Troops - An annual fishing tournament that brings Michigan veterans together to enjoy the outdoors and connect with one another. Free for veterans and run entirely by volunteers, this non-profit event passes donations along to causes benefiting those who have served. Avon Protection supported this meaningful mission through sponsorship and on-site volunteers.
Cadillac Freedom Festival - Celebrating community, freedom, and fun to bring the community together for a holiday weekend. Avon Protection supported in event sponsorship, helping a wide variety of family-friendly event including a drone show, a fireworks display, a classic car show, the Freedom 5K, along with live music and food vendors.
The FIERCE Committee also keeps things fun and engaging for our team with monthly food truck visits. Each month recognises a specific achievement: in June we celebrated successful results from multiple external audits, July marked our 140-year anniversary; in August we acknowledged ongoing efforts with kaizen events - and then wrapping up year end results in September.
Thank you to everyone who participated, suggested causes, or volunteered their time.