• Massey Services facilitated a major technology donation to a Tennessee Boys & Girls Club through partnership with the Aeras Foundation
• The donation included 20 iPads, 10 Chromebooks, and accessories to support STEM education for 360 students annually
Massey Services demonstrates community leadership
Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services recently facilitated a significant technology donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Johnson City/Washington County, Tenn., through its partnership with the Aeras Foundation.
In a news release, Robin Crumley, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Johnson City/Washington County, said, “Our club is so fortunate to have partners who believe in the potential of our young people. We are deeply grateful to Massey Services and the Aeras Foundation for providing much-needed technology that will expand access to learning and help prepare our youth for future careers.”
The donation package included 20 iPads, 10 Chromebooks, 16 sets of headphones, and additional technology that will directly support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming, career exploration and workforce development for approximately 360 students annually.
Why community involvement matters
While this news highlights Massey’s charitable efforts, it also illustrates a critical business strategy that every pest management business owner should consider. Community involvement isn’t just good public relations, it’s smart business positioning.
This type of community engagement represents a growing trend among established pest management companies using philanthropic partnerships to strengthen their brand. Large-scale operators recognize that sustainable growth requires more than just effective pest control. It demands genuine community investment that builds lasting relationships with customers and stakeholders.
For smaller pest management companies, this approach still offers valuable lessons. Local community partnerships can differentiate your business from competitors while building trust that leads to long-term customer relationships. Whether it’s sponsoring youth sports teams, supporting local schools, or partnering with community organizations, these investments pay dividends in brand recognition and customer loyalty.
Building your community presence strategy
The Orlando, Fla.-based Aeras Foundation focuses specifically on bridging the technology gap for underserved communities.
Also based in Orlando, Fla., Massey Services was purchased and rebranded in 1985 by the late Harvey Massey, a Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer (Class of 2008). Celebrating 40 consecutive years of profitable growth, Massey Services and its subsidiaries employ more than 2,900 team members and serve nearly 1 million customers through 193 service centers across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Tennessee. Massey is recognized for its philanthropic leadership, contributing more than $2 million annually in charitable giving, along with over $100,000 in in-kind support for nonprofit organizations.
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