Shipley in the Community
We value the community we live and work in, and strive to make it an even better place
“A good corporate citizen understands that while it faces many challenges in its industry and markets, there are many individuals living in the community who face far greater challenges,” says William S. Shipley III, president and CEO of The Shipley Group. “As a result, they are willing to dedicate both financial and human resources to help the community solve those issues that pull so many folks down.”
It was also this conviction upon which Thomas Shipley founded the company 80 years ago. Responsible for establishing the first Boy Scout troop in York, as well as taking over a block of decaying slums to build a garage to service, fuel and park the automobiles of the York employees, he proved himself as a man of integrity who cared and worked to make things better.
His commitment to the community has been passed down through four generations of family owners and carried on through the company’s hardworking staff. This dedicated team helps enhance the lives of all those individuals living in the community.
With Shipley III at the helm, The Shipley Group is dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen by bettering the environment. This is accomplished through improvement of its customers’ energy-buying experience, promotion of energy conservation and better use of company resources.
Strong Customer and Community Relationships
Building strong relationships with our customers and community through consistent, ethical and quality performance has been the cornerstone to the company’s success. This is perhaps most evident through the Shipley Care Fund, which was established to help people with extenuating circumstances heat their homes in the wintertime. Each year, about 30 customers benefit from the fund, which is raised from the generosity of Shipley customers and associates.
“The rewards of a corporate citizen go beyond pure monetary value,” says Shipley III. “They fill the company with pride, responsibility and satisfaction.” Shipley participates in the community in many other ways, as well, from collecting and distributing toys for Holiday Family Outreach to supporting the York County Parks and Recreation Center, Junior Achievement and Enviro-thon, to participating in the Great Green America Fest Education Day, which gives 5,000 students tree saplings and energy-saving tips.
But if there was just one thing the company could do for the region, it would aim for 100 percent literacy, including computer and Internet access for every person, says Shipley III. “With access to knowledge, there are no limits to what can be accomplished,” he says. “By working with local libraries, schools and educators, significant progress is possible.”