2024 Elizabeth M. Forsyth Community Service Award Recipient
The Elizabeth M. Forsyth Community Service Award was created in 2004 to acknowledge the impact of those who have made significant contributions to the community by recognizing local needs and supporting solutions to meet them. The award was named after one of our co-founders, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Forsyth who set a tremendous precedent in her lifetime of service to the Lynchburg community and particularly to Miriam’s House through a generous financial commitment. This year’s award recipient has demonstrated significant commitment to Miriam’s House and our work to end homelessness.
Fleet Laboratories, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Company, is a leading manufacturer of over-the-counter healthcare products and has a long history of service to the local community since its establishment on Main Street, Lynchburg in 1865.
Through its corporate giving program, Fleet provides financial support to over 30 organizations throughout the Lynchburg area. Additional support is provided through Fleet’s matching gift program, encouraging employees to contribute to causes they care about while amplifying the impact of their charitable giving.
Through its employee volunteerism initiatives, Fleet employees have contributed their time and skills to help with tasks such as serving meals, organizing in-kind donation drives, and assisting with disaster relief efforts.
Fleet has also developed long-term partnerships with various organizations to host events, develop intern programs, and work together to address specific needs or challenges facing the community such as their quarterly blood drives with the American Red Cross.
For the past 30 years, Fleet Laboratories has provided tremendous support to the work of Miriam’s House in ending homelessness. This longstanding partnership is a testament to the significant role local businesses can have in positively impacting their community.
Our 2023 EMF Award recipient, MaryJane Tousignant-Dolan, presented this award to Fleet Laboratories at our Annual Luncheon on May 21st, 2024 at the University of Lynchburg. Fleet Human Resource Manager, Dana Hogan, received the award on behalf of the company.
