Program Strategies

• Increase public awareness
• Add value to ASC/GATX and its stakeholders
• Make an impact in ASC's communities
• Promote employee volunteerism

Just as American Steamship Company's key goals are to be the premier supplier of waterborne dry-bulk transportation services, our Community Partnerships programs will enable ASC to provide corporate leadership on issues which affect the continued viability of our communities within the three strategic areas identified below.

1. Caring for our Environment

American Steamship Company is an integral part of the communities where its employees live and work. As a leader in our industry, we are committed to being an environmentally responsible citizen. American Steamship Company will consider funding programs that:

• Prevent water and air pollution
• Provide water conservation solutions
• Develop urban environments

2. Success Through Education

Education is the key to our children's future. It is also the best investment that a company can make to develop tomorrow's competitive workforce. American Steamship Company supports a variety of educational programs for economically disadvantaged families in our local communities. To promote excellence in our children and communities, American Steamship Company will consider funding programs that:

• Provide literacy education
• Provide water safety education
• Provide maritime technological education
• Offer comprehensive arts education
• Address technological education in our communities
• Provide after school programs, such as:
  • Academic activities
  • Recreational activities

3. Strengthening Families

Families and communities have undergone great change in recent years. Unfortunately, more and more families are finding themselves vulnerable to social and economic trends that erode family support. To help families achieve self-sufficiency and provide their children with a safe and nurturing environment, American Steamship Company supports programs that contribute to the preservation or restoration of strong, healthy families. American Steamship Company will consider funding programs that:

• Provide families with counseling services
• Enable families to access quality health care services
  
• Provide parents with access to quality child care services
• Improve parental capabilities through education