We make a difference
We make a difference
How we support our communities and the environment
We are committed to our communities and the environment. Through our operations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Honduras, we lead and support local initiatives in childhood development, education, and social and environmental sustainability. We’ve created this page to help you understand what our commitment means.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
How we help our local communities in Canada, Honduras, Mexico, and the United States
Company Programs
We operate our own community initiatives to support our extended Superior Glove family. This includes programs such as our children’s English camp in Villanueva, Honduras. Scroll down to see a video about this program.
Volunteering
We encourage our work family to give their time to our local communities. In addition to promoting company-sponsored volunteer events, we support employee-initiated volunteering.
Company Programs
We operate our own community initiatives to support our extended Superior Glove family. This includes programs such as our children’s English camp in Villanueva, Honduras. Scroll down to see a video about this program.
Volunteering
We encourage our work family to give their time to our local communities. In addition to promoting company-sponsored volunteer events, we support employee-initiated volunteering.
Sponsorship
We sponsor programs that support strong communities through childhood development, education, and sustainability initiatives
Programs we sponsor
- Education programs
- Charitable events
- Local sports teams
- Community parks
- Youth organizations
Disaster Relief
When disasters strike our communities, we look for opportunities to provide meaningful donations, critical supplies, and volunteers to aid recovery.
Sponsorship
We sponsor programs that support strong communities through childhood development, education, and sustainability initiatives
Programs we sponsor
- Education programs
- Charitable events
- Local sports teams
- Community parks
- Youth organizations
Disaster Relief
When disasters strike our communities, we look for opportunities to provide meaningful donations, critical supplies, and volunteers to aid recovery.
Children’s English School in Honduras
In 2023, we launched a children’s English camp in Villanueva, Honduras. This program focuses on teaching English to our employees’ children and other local children who have limited opportunities to learn English in school
Charitable Donation Policy
Superior Glove donates to organizations in the communities where it operates. This includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Honduras. We seek to support organizations that strengthen our communities with initiatives in childhood development, education, and social and environmental sustainability. We consider donation requests that meet these criteria, although we receive more requests than we can fulfill.
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
We are committed to being environmentally conscious in our facilities, communities, and with our products
Our Facilities
In our facilities, we look for opportunities to recycle, reduce, and reuse items that generate waste. We also seek to be more environmentally conscious with energy production and use.
- Recycle, reduce, reuse
- Shared bikes for employee commutes
- Special recycling for batteries and coffee pods
- Repurposing program for industrial yarn spools
- Reusable water bottle system to avoid single-use items
- Earth friendly energy
- Solar panels
- Energy efficient lighting
- Electric vehicle chargers and purchase rebates
- Renewable energy heat
Products
We are working to incorporate more sustainable materials in our packaging and products. This includes using recycled and biodegradable materials.
Follow our social responsibility initiatives
We’re proud to showcase the dedication of our team members who are committed to making a difference. Meet Carlos Frutos our second volunteer for the Children’s English Camp, who will journey to Honduras for two weeks to teach English to local children.
Carlos is our Regional Sales Manager for Mexico, and he’s going to be a great addition to the third year of this program. He has a natural gift for connecting with people, a real passion for helping others, and his personal journey will inspire the kids during their time at camp.
For more information about the Children’s English Camp, how to get involved, or to explore our other community initiatives, visit www.superiorglove.com/social-responsibility.
Innovation is crucial to drive progress in our industry and beyond, and we firmly believe that a forward-thinking approach is essential for business growth and economic development.
This year at the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, the Innovation Award went to Kids Inc—a camp with many options that offers flexibility for parents. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.
We were honoured to sponsor this year`s Innovation Award and attend the event. As always, we extend our thanks to the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce for organizing the evening for our community.
Learn more about the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, here: https://www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca/business-excellence-awards-recipients/
On Sunday, Sept. 29, the Georgetown Hospital Foundation held its annual Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital. The Georgetown Hospital Foundation has consistently excelled in fundraising, with this year`s walk goal set at $90,000. Ongoing fundraising and support are crucial to providing top-notch equipment and care, as the hospital services numerous communities.
It was a wonderful day for a walk and Superior Glove was delighted to join the community in supporting this initiative for Georgetown Hospital, which is our Acton headquarter`s medical facility. Thank you for having us!
Learn more about the Georgetown Hospital Foundation and ways to support its initiatives, here: https://georgetownhospitalfoundation.ca/
Four volunteers have been chosen to teach English to children in Honduras for two weeks, as part of Superior Glove’s Children’s English Camp.
Today, we’re excited to announce our first volunteer, Tammy Fudge! Tammy serves as a Research and Development Coordinator at our Point Leamington location in Newfoundland, and also works as a Tour Guide at the Canadian Glove Museum. With her extensive experience engaging with young children during her time at the museum and her background prior to joining Superior Glove, she’ll be a great addition to our program. Tammy`s passion for helping others, combined with her energetic and positive demeanor, will bring creativity and fun to the children.
For more information about the Children’s English Camp, ways to support it, or other community initiatives, visit: www.superiorglove.com/social-responsibility.
Cancer Assistance Services Halton Hills (CAShh) is a remarkable organization that plays a vital role in our community. This year, their annual Tour of the Hills Cycling Fundraiser raised over $50,000, which will go toward families affected by cancer to help them with transportation to and from treatments, as well as other essential needs during challenging times.
We were honored to sponsor the Tour of the Hills event and thank our team members for participating in the fundraiser.
Interested in participating in similar community initiatives? Join us this Sunday, Sept. 29 for the annual Walk or Run for Georgetown Hospital. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/XjoK50Tx31Q
Education Day is an engaging and educational opportunity for more than 700 elementary students across Acton, ON. Organized by dedicated volunteers from Acton and Halton Hills, ON, the day allows the students to explore the agricultural aspects of our community, as well as the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
We are honored to support the initiative in collaboration with Scientists in School. Learn more about Superior Glove`s community and social initiatives, here: https://ow.ly/qsnL50TojEa
A big thank you to our dedicated team members who selflessly volunteered their time and efforts to make our 2024 Children`s English Camp in Honduras a success. Thanks to their hard work, over 70 kids were able to learn a new language, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. We couldn`t have done it without the support of our volunteers and community supporters. We look forward to seeing how the English Camp evolves in 2025!
Today marks the start of our 2nd annual Superior Glove Children`s English Camp in Honduras. This year, our Superior Glove Children`s English Camp welcomes over 70 young learners – twice as many students as last year!
These students gain new opportunities through learning English, and we`re honored to be a part of their journey.
For the next four weeks, our team of volunteers from North America will be engaging with these amazing kids.
Stay tuned for updates and stories from the camp and learn more about our community efforts here: www.superiorglove.com/social-responsibility
#SocialResopnsibility #CommunitySupport #SuperiorGloveCares #EnglishCamp #EducationForAll
It`s always a highlight of the year bringing together our fantastic team members at our annual Superior Glove holiday lunches. The day is always full of delicious food, fun games, and unbeatable holiday cheer among team members.
As a family-owned company, we love keeping things personal for every one of our team members, including handing out turkeys, hams, and breakfast goodies!
We wish all our team members, their loved ones, and the entire community a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
Food4Kids Halton is doing incredible work in our community, providing over 1,000 kids with healthy food every week. Last month, 12 of our team members had the privilege to support their mission by packing food bags during their lunch breaks. We`re inspired by the dedication of Food4Kids and their impact on fighting childhood hunger. Learn more about their efforts and how you can contribute: https://www.food4kidshalton.ca/
#Haltonhills #Food4Kids #CommunitySupport #FightHunger
The Halton Hills Business Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards was a fantastic night! We were thrilled to be among local businesses celebrating success in our community.
This year, we proudly sponsored the Innovation Award, highlighting the importance of innovative thinking on our economy. Congratulations to @habitat28tinyhouses for their well-deserved win! They prioritize sustainability and think with an innovative mindset.
Another big congratulations to our very own Jill Dales, for winning Employee of the Year. A tremendous achievement and she truly deserves it.
#community #haltonhills #haltonhillschamberocommerce #grantthorton #innovation #canadianbusinesses #canadianmanufacturing #innovationaward #employeeoftheyear
Jill Dales, one of our exceptional team members, has been awarded EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR for the @HaltonHillsChamber Business Excellence 2023 Awards.
We nominated Jill for this award due to her outstanding dedication and commitment to Superior Glove and the local community. Jill has won multiple awards at Superior Glove, including the Sales High Five award (twice), the Golden Glove award in 2020, and the Golden Glove Monthly Parking award three times, highlighting her exceptional performance and commitment to our company`s values.
Jill`s selfless and generous attitude inspires all who know her. Congratulations, Jill, on this well-deserved recognition! Watch the 2-minute video to see what makes Jill so special!
Video Credit: Cody Gresswell @CanadaPropertyTours
On Friday, October 20th, thousands of proud Newfoundlanders donned their jammies for a great cause: supporting Jamarama Day at the Janeway Children`s Hospital.
Our team in Point Leamington and Springdale collectively raised over $4,200 this year! We are so proud to be a part of such a generous and supportive community and team!
Together, we make a difference.
#CommunitySupport #CSRSG #SocialResponsibility #Newfoundland #CanadianBusiness #CommunityLove #JamaramaDay #JanewayChildrensHospital #NewfoundlandProud #ExploreNL
Introducing another of our January 2024 Children’s English Camp volunteers traveling to Honduras: Mildred Rowsell, from our Point Leamington plant.
Mildred is passionate about helping and inspiring others, actively volunteering in several organizations across her community. She has extensive experience with Newfoundland youth groups while helping with Superior Glove events.
"Children are the future," Mildred emphasized in her application. "Every child needs and should be provided with the best education, and what they know in knowledge and language, they will share with others."
We couldn`t agree more!
#superiorglove #honduras #englishcamp #sgwsr #corporatesocialresopnsibility #community #haltonhills #canada #newfoundland #explorenl #newfoundlandcompanies #canadiancompanies #canadianmanufacturing
Thank you for joining us at the Leathertown Festival, an event filled with fun activities, delicious food, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We have been participating in this event for several years now, and it brings us great joy to have a chance to spend time with our community and create lasting memories.
Our $1,000 Neighbourhood Party Giveaway contest was so exciting, and we are delighted to announce that the lucky winner is... Rachel Lehman!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out a ballot; we look forward to connecting with you in the future. Thank you to our co-sponsors: Makin` Faces, Holland Shop, Acton Sobeys, Tanners Pub & Grill, Dollar Stretcher Daze, Black Creek Coffee,& Red Harp Pub!
At Superior Glove, we believe innovation is vital for our business. That’s why we are proud to sponsor a new innovation award this year to recognize and celebrate innovative ideas from across the community.
Our goal is to spark conversations and create awareness around the importance of innovation in our society.
Nominations for the Halton Hills Business Excellence Awards close Friday, August 25th. More details can be found here - https://hhcoc.awardify.io/
This week we held our annual Superior Glove Team Member party at our headquarters in Acton, Ontario - part of the Halton Hills community.
This special event provided an excellent chance for team members to socialize with coworkers and their families beyond working hours, showcasing the incredible family culture we`ve all come to love. Special guests included Halton Hills local town councils Mayor Ann Lawlor and Councillors Joseph Racinsky, Alex Hilson and Michael Albano.
Superior Glove`s story started in Halton Hills over 100 years ago, and we`re always so excited to show off this incredible community to our team members.
#haltonhillscommunity #livelocalworklocal #explorehaltonhills #canadianmanufacturing #canadiancompany #teammemberengagement #employeeengagement #summerparty
Featured in this photo is the Broombuster group, wearing our donated ClutchGear gloves! Broombusters is a grassroots organization started in 2006 in response to the community’s growing concern about the spread of the aggressive invasive species, Scotch broom, on Vancouver Island.
We support their mission to educate and empower communities to contain the spread of Scotch Broom - which will allow the proper greening of our local communities.
#sgcsr #togetherwemakeadifference #environment #edmonton #vancouverisland #volunteer #communitysupport
Superior Glove is proud to collaborate with Green Bay Community Employment, a group dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through employment. Teaming up with this organization has allowed us to work with Chris, a fantastic team member who not only brings a positive and humorous attitude to work every day but has proven to be an asset to our team and helps wherever he is needed.
Alongside Green Bay Community Employment, we are celebrating National AccessAbility Week. An opportunity to mark the important contributions of Canadians with disabilities and highlight how Canadians identify, remove, and prevent barriers to inclusion and accessibility.
To show Superior Glove`s continued support, our Springdale Newfoundland locations enthusiastically participated in Red Shirt Day, where they walked in solidarity with the local community to support accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.
#RedShirtDay #RedForAccessAbility #TogetherWeMakeADifference #Inclusion #Newfoundland #Canada
Helping others is contagious!
This past weekend, our team members, their families, and friends distributed care products to those in need in Guelph, Ontario.
We continue to grow these efforts each season by partnering with other organizations to support our community.
#togetherwemakeadifference #sgcrw #guelph #eramosa #acton #rockwood #georgetown #community
Superior Glove members are out in the community this week donating gloves!
In partnership with the Town of Halton Hills, we’ve happily donated over 6,000 of our RDVPF & SQ gloves to 16 local public schools and various community organizations! We`re thrilled to lend our hand in helping with the Earth Day 22-Minute Makeover taking place across Halton Hills this upcoming Friday, April 21st.
We believe that "Together, we make a difference"; and this Earth Day is a great example of that.
#SGCSR #togetherwemakeadifference #haltonhills #earthday #acton #georgetown #gogreen #communitycleanup
Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that our Supera™ FR180ST fire-resistant dress shirt has been awarded the 2023 OH&S Industrial Hygiene Award. Check it out > (http://ow.ly/QMLF50NxzVl)
This award recognizes noteworthy products in their ability to improve industrial hygiene, and Superior Glove is proud to be part of a community committed to improving worker safety.
Our Supera™ FR180ST fire-resistant dress shirt offers dual-hazard protection against fire and arc flash. The breathable ultra-lightweight material wicks away sweat and helps it evaporate, facilitating the body’s natural cooling process. The inherently fire-resistant material provides protection that won’t wash or wear out.
To learn more about our award-winning Supera™ FR180ST dress shirt and other fire-resistant PPE, download our Fire Protection Product Guide > https://go.pardot.com/l/886753/2023-03-31/y1mtx
#frclothing #arclothing #frworkwear #fireprotection #protectiveclothing #protectivegear #firesafety #industrialsafety #nfpa
Our Superior Glove-sponsored Family Day skate continued in #Newfoundland, Canada, where we have manufacturing plants in the beautiful communities of #Springdale and #PointLeamington. We enjoyed the company of over 100 community members, the Superior Glove family, and friends.
We love seeing everyone getting together and having fun, so we hope to see you out in the community again soon!
#explorenl #newfoundlandcommunity #livelocalworklocal #canadianmanufacturing #safety #innovation #superiorglovefamily
Here at Superior Glove, we greatly support our local communities.
We especially enjoy helping our youth with their social, intellectual and leadership qualities through interactive and educational tours.
At our beautiful headquarters in Acton, Ontario, we love giving tours to students. We’ve hosted school tours for grades 1-4, welcomed Beaver Scouts, and, most recently, we had the pleasure of having the Cub Scouts in our facilities. The Scouts had fun helping assemble glove boxes; they visited our R&D lab, saw our glove dipping line, and learned about material handling equipment.
The motto for Cub Scouts is "Do your best & try new and exciting activities..." - so we thought it was only fitting that they were sent home with mini science kits through our sponsorship with @sci_in_school.
The Scouts loved it 😊
A special thanks to our team members who always create an excellent experience for our local community!
#community #haltonhills #cubscouts #givingback #canadianmanufacturing #canadianbusiness #togetherwedobetter #scouts #learnnewthings #education #togetherwedobetter
On March 23rd, Superior Glove sponsored a table at the Women As Career Coaches #WACC2023 hosted by @haltoniec in #Burlington Ontario. It was a fantastic event that brought together over 400 women - a community of young people and adult mentors for an impactful, inspiring, and uplifting evening.
Amongst the 400 attendees, @LaurieLeighton, our Inside Sales Team Leader and @HeatherLarsen, our Global HR Partner, sat with two small groups of young women aspiring to gain more workforce knowledge. They were bright-minded, eager to learn and open to new possibilities. Everyone who attended was able to listen to multiple inspiring speakers and participate in panel discussions on career paths and conversations around following your passion, trying something new, accepting guidance through mentorship, and other career-related topics.
It was a successful evening, and we’re so happy to have been a sponsor of this year’s Women As Career Coaches!
#womenempowerwomen #mentorship #futureleaders #communitysponsorships #womenascareercoaches #wearehiring #innovation #family #values #canadianmanufacturing
We`re giving away our gloves this Earth Week to help green our Halton Hills community! E-mail cleanup@haltonhills.ca to sign up & receive gloves for your organization, school, company or local group clean-up. Get outside between April 21 and 28th and help clean the community.
Why do we sponsor this yearly? We are committed to reducing the impact of our operations on the environment. We are strong advocates of reducing our carbon footprint and recognizing our responsibility in the combat against climate change while aiming to inspire positive change through sensible choices, innovation, and like-minded collaborations. Together, we make a difference!
#haltonhillscommunity #acton #georgetown #milton #22minutemakeover #earthday #earthdaycleanup #climatechange #townofhaltonhills #canadianmanufacturing #socialresponsibility #communitycleanup
It`s been a busy month for our Superior Glove team members out in the community!
For the second time in the past six months, our thoughtful Sales Associate, Claudia, with her friends and family, hosted a small pop-up initiative in downtown Guelph. They provided food, coffee, socks, care packages, and our Superior Glove warm wool rag gloves to less fortunate homeless individuals.
Claudia`s goal is to create a small non-profit organization to continue focusing on providing relief to those who genuinely need it.
We`re so proud of our team members. We believe that we can make a difference together, and Claudia exemplifies that.
#communitysupport #guelphdowntown #downtownguelph #hepingothers #makeadifference
Yesterday we sponsored the Family Day skate in Acton. The turnout was incredible, and seeing all the smiling faces of families out together was terrific. We support families spending quality time together and love when Family Day comes around! Thanks for joining us.
We look forward to more community events, including our other family skates coming up soon in Botwood and Springdale, Newfoundland.
#communityevents #acton #newfoundland #canadianbusiness #canadiancompany #haltonhillscommunity #familyday
We are excited to announce our #GirlClub Protégés: Taylor Shirreffs, Cindy Smith, and Jamie Tostik! Our team members` personal and professional development is incredibly important to us as a growing company, and we are thrilled to provide this opportunity.
For those who haven`t heard of #GirlsClub, it is an incredible certificate program committed to changing the face of sales by empowering more women to earn leadership roles, reversing the zero-growth trend of women leaders in sales. They address this by providing a cross-company community and a six-month, exclusive training program that builds skills for tactical sales management, confidence building, and empowers risk-taking.
Congratulations to Taylor, Cindy, and Jamie! We look forward to sharing their experiences with this program.
#worklocal #haltonhills #hiring #topemployer #canadiancompanies #salesdevelopment #empowerwomen #employeedevelopment #professionaldevelopment #salestraining
We invite you to join us for a fun Family Day afternoon on the Ice! Fully sponsored by Superior Glove, so admission is FREE, and both rinks will be open and available to the public.
For more information about Family Day activities within the community, check out haltonhills.ca/en/residents/family-day.aspx
#haltonhills #familyday #sponsored #freeiceskating #familydayactivities #acton #georgetown #publicskating
Meet Melissa, a Shipping Coordinator and Assistant Lead Hand at our HQ in Acton. The opportunity for professional growth and working with friendly team members are the driving elements for her over ten years of dedication with Superior Glove.
Melissa originally joined Superior Glove in 2014 because we were a family-owned Canadian company with a solid connection to our local community. She has enjoyed seeing our company’s growth with our Canadian warehouses as well as internationally in Honduras, Louisiana, and Mexico.
If you love a good challenge and thrive off great team members, then check out our careers page. There are always new opportunities becoming available http://ow.ly/mIoM50My1Mj
#superiorgloveteam #employeespotlight #gta #canadiancompanies #hiring
We love helping our local community when we can!
A local Halton Hills resident has been teaching in the Northwest Territories, giving away her winter gear to children who often show up without any of their own. She sparked other teachers to do the same as they noticed it positively correlated with attendance.
That’s why Jill, our Sales Training & Onboarding Facilitator, joined with Angela from Trendz, a local Georgetown Hair Salon, to donate warm gloves to help teachers & families in the Northwest Territories who don’t always have the means to provide winter necessities for their children.
Together, we make a difference.
#haltonhillscommunity #helpingothers #georgetown #ontariobusiness
Did you know? We have officially opened The Canadian Glove Museum, conveniently located in Point Leamington, Newfoundland.
Please support our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084244904079 and be our guest the next time you`re in the area! We would love to have you for a free tour.
Superior Glove Works has been a well-known Canadian company in the beautiful Point Leamington community since 1988. Our core values here at Superior Glove focus on Family, Innovation and Safety – and we would love to share these values with our community through this newest venture.
The only museum in Canada dedicated to gloves featuring displays of glove history that we`ve been a major part of for over 100 years. Learn about the glove industry from the 20th century, gloves crafted by different cultures, the gloves that made an impact in the lives of famous individuals like Elvis Presley & Dr. David Suzuki, and enjoy a tour of our factory to watch how gloves are made!
#canadianmuseums #canada #pointleamington #newfoundland #newfoundlandtourism #newfoundlandbuzz
This past month was a “Miracle by Superior” as our team members opened their hearts to others in need. We`ve connected with different food banks where we operate to help alleviate hunger in our local communities, and this year...we donated over 2000Ibs of food!
Additionally, for the past 15 years, we’ve partnered with @Links2Care! Our team members have donated essential items, which will be distributed to families in need within the Halton Hills Community.
We’re very proud of our team members here at Superior Glove!
Happy Holidays!
#HaltonHills #Halton #SponsorAFamily #GiveBack #Christmas
For several years, we’ve been involved in a community initiative helping some of Acton’s youth discover and hone their strengths as they explore being entrepreneurs.
ABC (Acton Business Company) is a program that brings business individuals into Acton High School to teach the grade 10 business class how to run a business and then have a “Dragons Den” competition where the student applicants can win funding. The students who win the competition have the opportunity to operate their businesses over the summer (and onwards) with the ongoing support of local community business mentors.
This past week, Superior Glove team members Brianna, Cindy & Taylor presented to this year’s grade 10 class how to build a sales pitch, best practices regarding what makes a business successful & how it can be applied in many avenues of life.
We look forward to seeing what comes from this year’s students! If your company wants to get involved in also sponsoring this initiative, reach out to the Acton BIA.
Superior Glove is proud to sponsor Tour of the Hills, taking place on September 25. This is a cycling event to raise much needed funds for Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills (CAShh). This one day event takes participants through the picturesque countryside of Halton Hills and is designed to get the community involved in a way that’s enjoyable, challenging, safe and beneficial to everyone involved.
