This year’s Vermeer Family Fun program gave employees in Pella new options after challenges related to COVID-19.

A long-standing summer tradition at Vermeer has been giving team members and their families tickets to local activities. While options ranged from year to year, they included the Iowa State Fair, Adventureland, the Iowa Cubs or the Knoxville Raceway. With large events and gatherings not possible or feasible this year, Vermeer wanted to get creative.

This year, participants could choose food packages from local vendors such as Hy-Vee, Cranberry Stone or #DutchFix for a family night at home, or they could donate to local charities such as the Animal Rescue League, the Food Bank of Iowa, The Well Resource Center or Crossroads of Pella. According to Vermeer Corporate Communications, nearly $20,000 is going directly to charities that matter to them.

A statement sent to KNIA/KRLS:
“We are proud of our team and their spirit to give back and support those around them. In addition, Vermeer would like to say thank you to our local businesses for working together to create experiences our team can enjoy this summer. We are proud to be part of a vibrant community that comes together and takes on the challenge of living and working in new ways.”