The employees from Gerdau steel mill in Petersburg donated funds to Jackson-Field Behavioral Health Services (JFBHS) to directly benefit its children.

JFBHS is a residential psychiatric treatment program serving children with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The funds will be used for a variety of uses that directly help children struggling with mental illness.

Nadia Fruchey, People Manager at Gerdau noted that their team is dedicated to community service and improving the lives of its members.

Gerdau (pronounced “Grr-DOW) is the leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the world’s largest suppliers of special steel. Each year Gerdau recycles millions of tons of scrap steel into steel products, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development in the regions it operates. Gerdau’s North American long steel division manufacturers products for construction, automotive, agricultural and energy markets.

Employees at the Petersburg plant have been supporters and friends of Jackson-Field for many years, and their gifts of time and money are much appreciated.