Guidelines for Contributions and Community Involvement Maytag Corporation designs, builds, and markets products that make life easier, simpler, and more convenient. Each product delivered to a consumer echoes our mission to improve the quality of home life through dependable, reliable service. We demonstrate a similar commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees and hometown communities through a long-standing contributions and community involvement program. As a Fortune 500 company with major investments in facilities, technology, and employees in many locations, we view our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen and a good neighbor as a natural extension of our strategic mission and a good way to do business.Being socially responsible in whatever we do is an integral part of being a successful company. It is a privilege linked to our right to conduct business in a free enterprise environment. Also, for Maytag to continue to thrive and grow, we must be a part of improving social and family life conditions for our employees, customers, and communities.Our mission for contributions is to improve the vitality of our communities and address issues important to our employees and to the future of the company and its customers. We will focus our support on:Education that builds a skilled work force. Programs that enhance family life. Activities that involve and recognize the value of our employees. Programs that enhance Maytag communities. In addition to these target areas, Maytag is interested in supporting organizations and programs that demonstrate themes consistent with the company’s core values. We place greater value on programs that:Put people first as the beneficiary of our support. Provide innovative programs for addressing issues and solving problems. Demonstrate and attract leadership. Build linkages and partnerships with other groups and the community. Demonstrate ownership from volunteers, st...