We have always been For those who make the world™.
That’s why we focus our philanthropy initiatives on serving as a force multiplier to support and align with our business priorities: growing the trades, empowering our people and responding to events that need our tools and expertise.
We are directing significant philanthropic resources to fund initiatives that train tradespeople in an effort to address the skilled trades gap in the construction and building industries, such as concrete, pipe, mechanical and finishing trades.
“Tradespeople are our end users, and they are in high demand. DEWALT is the tool brand committed to supporting the trades through innovation, safety, and a $60 million commitment to support initiatives that educate tradespeople. This commitment grows the population of tradespeople, improves skills, and enables sustainable careers in the trades.”
Pat Hallinan Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
In its fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship awards students a $5,000 scholarship to U.S. and Canadian students in pursuit of a skilled trade educational program.
Philadelphia Academies Inc. Pre-Apprenticeships in the Construction Trades
Serving students in grades 9-12, this program uses an innovative, single-program model to prepare students for Registered Apprenticeships in the construction trades and builds pathways to other training and employment opportunities.
For Those Who Serve
Helmets to Hardhats
DEWALT sponsors this nonprofit dedicated to helping transition military heroes into successful civilian careers in the building trades.
Trade Education
Home Builders Institute Academy
As a partner and official tool sponsor, DEWALT supports three vocational academies in Houston, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Orlando, Florida, with training tools and toolkits for graduates.
Building a Better World…Together
Nonprofits are critical partners in helping us close the skilled trades gap and supporting communities where we operate. Collaboration with nonprofits multiplies efforts to strengthen the construction industry and train tradespeople in trades like concrete, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and finishing with critical skills in safety, product use and other practices to support their career growth.
At Stanley Black & Decker, we're proud to support the communities where we live and work. Our commitment to local impact is brought to life not only through our philanthropic initiatives, but also through dedicated employee-led committees that champion giving, culture, workforce development, and community engagement.
We engage policymakers to drive business objectives, including policies and other political outcomes affecting markets where we operate and that we access around the world. Specific areas of interest include policies and regulations related to our products, tax and trade issues. Governments are an essential partner in creating a favorable business environment for our end-users and other stakeholders.
Our industry consists of suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, contractors and end-users. We regularly collaborate with these entities to position the industry for success. In 2024, we collaborated with the National Association of Manufacturers to support essential programming.
In 2024, trades-related education has been prominently featured in our philanthropic efforts, and we’re already seeing the results of these programs and initiatives. In alignment with our priority goal to Grow the Trades, we have heightened our focus on supporting the development of both the people currently working in the industry and the next generation of tradespeople.
~$388K
Donated
through the DEWALT Trades Scholarship programs in 2024
$1.3M
Investment
to inspire girls to become makers and tradespeople
1.2M
Students
engaged and 5,500 young tradespeople empowered since 2013 through WorldSkills
200+
Toolkits
delivered to volunteer fire departments across the United States
Building Skills and Changing Lives
WorldSkills
As a premier platinum sponsor of WorldSkills Lyon 2024, we support the program’s trade skills competitions and vocational trainings.
Future Makers
Girl Scouts
In partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), we invested $1.3 million to develop nine Maker Badges for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors to inspire girls to become makers and tradespeople that create a more sustainable world.
The Tools They Need
Tools for Volunteer Fire Departments
In honor of National First Responders Day, we delivered 200 prepackaged toolkits to volunteer fire departments nominated by our employees, each kit accompanied by a formal letter of appreciation. The toolkits featured DEWALT®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER™ and Lenox® products.
Stepping Up
Red Cross Disaster Relief and International Services
As part of our Disaster Responder program, we committed $250,000 in 2024 to the Red Cross, which included support for recovery from devastating earthquakes, storms, wildfires and humanitarian crises.
Giving Back
HOME Fund
For our people at Stanley Black & Decker who face sudden emergencies, our Helping our Makers in Emergencies (HOME) Fund provides support. In 2023, the program awarded 612 grants to help our makers recover from storms, fire, civil unrest and other hardships.
Giving Back Matters
ToolBank
We teamed up with ToolBank USA to build picnic tables and benches for a local charity at our world headquarters in New Britain, CT.
A Helping Hand
Habitat for Humanity
Our long-term relationship with Habitat for Humanity International supports home construction builds, neighborhood renovations, and the 2024 Carter Work Project.
