{"id":14001,"date":"2025-01-03T01:01:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T01:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=14001"},"modified":"2024-12-20T16:04:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T16:04:16","slug":"mhi-donates-250k-to-mhefi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/mhi-donates-250k-to-mhefi\/","title":{"rendered":"MHI Donates $250k to MHEFI"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the supply chain industry evolves to meet global demands, the need to attract and cultivate top talent is critical. Recognizing this, the MHI Board of Governors has approved a $250,000 contribution to the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI).<\/p>\n

This one-time gift underscores MHI\u2019s commitment to building a robust talent pipeline for the material handling and supply chain industry.<\/p>\n

Of this significant contribution, $50,000 will establish \u201cThe Donna Varner Honor Scholarship\u201d to celebrate the impactful career of Donna Varner, MHI\u2019s retiring Director of Events and Administration and MHEFI Executive Director. This scholarship will award $5,000 annually to an eligible student for a minimum of 10 years.<\/p>\n

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MHI provides educational, business development, networking and solution sourcing opportunities.<\/p><\/div>\n

Mary Alyson Ammons, the incoming Executive Director of MHEFI, welcomed this contribution, noting, \u201cThis generous donation is a game-changer for MHEFI and the students we support. It enables us to reach future innovators and leaders, strengthening the workforce that drives the material handling and supply chain industries forward.\u201d<\/p>\n