“Giving back is at the heart of our business’s mission. From the very beginning, we have always made giving an
important part of the business” recently commented Chester French Stewart, Chairman of the French Family of
Companies (FCC).
"From the very beginning The French Family of Companies has had as a guiding light that generosity is more than
simply writing a check and dropping it in the mail. Our society today is so absorbed by "getting the most toys” it’s
easy to miss what truly brings real blessings and joy, the genuine inspiration found through working with and
helping others," observed D.F. "Duffy" Swan, President and CEO of FFC.
Our caring employees make up our "French Ambassadors" who volunteer in our community monthly to make a
difference. Whether it's being on a mud volleyball team to raise money for Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital,
making dinner at the Ronald McDonald House, participating in the Juvenile Diabetes walk for the cure or the
annual United Way campaign our employees are all heart.
You will see our Ambassadors at our special events too. French offers a rich variety of special events to touch the
community -- the Tree of Remembrance ceremony each holiday season, the annual Memorial Service at Sunset
Memorial Park and community grief workshops often featuring internationally known speakers like Dr. Alan
Wolfelt to serve our medical and hospice community.
Additionally, we know how to have fun. Events like our annual Pumpkin Patch for the kids at Sunset Memorial
Park, community outreach at concerts and the annual Zoo Boo among others.
At French, it's all about Living Passionately - bringing meaning not only to your life but to all those you touch -
enjoy life and Live Passionately.