As a founding industry and the largest employer in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma Steel has a direct interest in advancing and preserving the quality of life in our community.  The people at Algoma Steel continually strive to offer a responsible balance of time and resources to the community where we work and live.

In addition to a sustainable approach to minimizing environmental impact, the Company has a long history of charitable giving and corporate sponsorship with numerous community-based causes.  In particular, Algoma Steel's history with the United Way dates back 50 years as both a founder and a leading corporate supporter.  Each year, in addition to financial contributions from employees, retirees and the Company, Algoma employees put their hearts, hands and minds into the cause by participating in the Day of Caring events. 

Employee representatives provide ongoing input into the Company's charitable giving. Quarterly meetings of the Donations Committee provide a forum for the fair and equitable review of all requests. 

In the spring of 2005 Algoma Steel established a Community Investment Fund for the purpose of formally administering financial contributions to charitable and non-profit causes within the City of Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding area.  The $6 million fund addresses community needs in the following areas of focus:

1. Healthcare
2. Education
3. Sports & Recreation
4. Social Services
5. Arts, Culture and Environment

The Community Investment Fund has a five year term, expiring December 31, 2009.  The Fund administers both cash donations and in-kind contributions of product or service.

Community Investment Fund Fact Sheet