In 2016, Connell Brothers donated nearly $65,000 to organizations and charities throughout Asia-Pacific. Here are some of the ways we’ve made a difference:

• CBC China donated $6,688 to three student literacy organizations: Shanghai Huge Grace Disabled Children’s Welfare Home, New Day Foster Home and Stars Youth Development Center. Donations were used for books, toys and events.
• CBC Hong Kong donated $6,410 to the Salvation Army, which is dedicated to sending gifts to the elderly.
• CBC Indonesia donated $2,575 to the Panti Werdha Kasih Ayah Bunda to help provide mental consultation for residents of the nursing home.
• CBC Japan donated $3,200 in scholarships for students pursuing chemical-related degrees.
• CBC Malaysia donated $6,000 to five separate causes using funds raised from its DOW-sponsored charity golf outing.
• CBC Philippines donated $5,000 to Power to Play, a U.S. children’s camp.
• CBC Taiwan donated $1,840 to the Sunshine Welfare Foundation, with members volunteering at the Sunshine Carwash. CBC Taiwan also donated $3,125 to a social welfare foundation.
• CBC Thailand donated $10,000 to the Bann Thumhin Border Patrol School.
• CBC Vietnam donated $10,000 to the Ho Chi Minh City Child Welfare Foundation, which helps victims of sexual abuse.