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When Burt Process Equipment was founded in 1970, our values centered around People, Quality of Life, and Stability. Today, Burt Process remains active in the local and global communities, helping those in need through charitable organizations, educating our youth, and providing an opportunity for new talent entering the workforce from college and places abroad. Burt Process is committed to supporting charitable organizations through collaboration with customers, business associates, and strategic partners. We encourage all our valued customers and supplier partners to find a way to join us as a sponsor or direct participant as we continue our long-standing tradition of helping those in need locally and worldwide.
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- Water Walk
The United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven's most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability. Burt Process Equipment organizes and provides volunteers for multiple United Way events throughout the year.
United Way Mobile Food Pantry • August 2025
Delivering food to those in need.
August 27th, Burt Process Equipment assisted with the United Way of Greater New Haven to distribute food to communities in need.
Among the United Way staff, volunteers helped unload, sort, and distribute high-quality food, fresh fruit, and vegetables, providing groceries to 170 community members.
United Way School Supply Sorting • August 2025
Burt Process Employees volunteered to sort school supplies for the United Way.
On August 18th, Burt Process Equipment volunteers teamed up with the United Way of Greater New Haven to sort school supply donations, helping ensure local children are prepared for success in the classroom.
We’re proud to support United Way’s mission and give back to the community—because every child deserves the tools to learn and thrive. In addition to volunteering, Burt Process held its annual Back-to-School Drive, collecting 20 Backpacks, 11 Scissors, 24 Glue Stick packs, 25 Folders, 27 Highlighters, 15 Boxes of crayons, 72 Pens, 16 Rulers, 109 Pencil Sharpeners, 21 Pencil Cases, 8 Packs of Markers, 4 Packs of pencil erasers, 32 Large Erasers, 182 #2 Pencils, 17 Packs of Colored Pencils, 51 Notebooks, and more!
United Way Read Across America • March 2025
Burt Process Employees read to children for the United Way’s Read Across America!
On March 5th, seven Burt Process employees joined others to read books to students at the Helen Street School in Hamden, CT. The Kindergarten to 5th grade students were engaged, and books were donated to each class to promote reading in education as part of a nationwide effort hosted by the United Way. Such a rewarding experience for all. Learn more about the United Way and ways to contribute or volunteer here: www.uwgnh.org/
United Way’s effort to build literacy skills is essential to ensuring every student can succeed and build a brighter future. Volunteers read to thousands of students in 15 elementary schools and planted the seeds for a lifelong love of reading! You Check out United Way pictures on their Facebook gallery.
United Way School Break Groceries Event • December 2024
Burt Process Employees support the Greater New Haven United Way’s Grocery Bagging Event!
On December 20th Employees joined the United Way in packaging up food for those in need as part of the School Break Groceries Event. In total, 1200 bags of food were distributed to New Haven Public School families! Employees volunteer their time to support the United Way throughout the holiday season.
Learn more about the United Way and ways to contribute or volunteer here: www.uwgnh.org/
United Way Holiday Toy Drive • December 2024
Burt Process Equipment held its holiday toy and coat collection in support of the Greater New Haven United Way’s Annual Toy Drive.
Employees also provided monetary donations matched by Burt Process totaling $700 for the purchase of warm winter coats for kids. Three brimming collection boxes of toys were donated to the United Way.
Burt Process is proud to support the United Way throughout the holiday season for those in need. This year, the United Way collected 339 toys and 134 coats for preschool students!
Learn more about the United Way and ways to contribute or volunteer here:
Foodshare - Farnam Neighborhood House Food Pantry • December 2024
Supporting the local community, Burt Process Employees volunteered with Foodshare to help distribute food for the Farnam Neighborhood House food pantry in New Haven, CT. Organized by the United Way of Greater New Haven.
Coincidentally on the first snowy day of the season, volunteers helped unload trucks for the pantry, stock tables, and hand out grocery items to patrons which included a mix of produce, bread, chips, pantry staples, and dairy products.
https://www.ctfoodshare.org/
School Supply Collection - United Way • August 2024
Promoting Education in the Community 2024: Burt Process Equipment held a Back-To-School Supplies Drive in support of the United Way and students in need around the Greater New Haven area. Burt Process Employees are proud to help provide students with the tools they need to thrive! Donations of new and unopened school supplies were collected and delivered to the United Way of Greater New Haven.
United Way Toy Drive • December 2023
Burt Process Equipment collected toys and gifts for the New Haven United Way’s Annual Toy Drive. This year, Burt Process matched employee monetary donations to a total of $600. Those funds were used to purchase toys and clothing items to include in the already brimming collection boxes of toys donated to the United Way.
Burt Process is proud to join other local businesses and institutions in supporting the United Way to bring toys and warm clothing to those in need this holiday season.
Usually the United Way provides 150 children with 1 coat and 1 toy from the Toy Drive. With the amount of gifts Burt Process donated last year, they were able to give 150 children 1 coat and 2 toys!
Learn more about the United Way and ways to contribute or volunteer here:
United Way Week of Action event • June 2021
Burt Process is proud to partner with United Way of Greater New Haven and sponsor the Week of Action event at Keefe Community Center. Volunteers assembled and distributed at-home garden kits and worked in the on-site community garden.
“Thank you so much for Burt Process Equipment's pledge of $1,000 to sponsor Day of Action and for choosing to invest in your community through United Way. Your donation is especially critical now as we strive to meet the evolving needs of our neighbors impacted by the COVID-19 crisis”, - Jennifer Heath, President & CEO, United Way of Greater New Haven.
United Way Toy Drive • December 2020
Burt Process participated in United Way's Annual Toy Drive. We had a full box of toys and warm clothes to give to children in the Greater New Haven area. The generosity of the Burt Process employees around the holiday season delivers year after year. It was another successful year, and we look forward to many more!
FOODSHARE - Organized by the United Way • April 2020
Burt Process Equipment employees participated in Foodshare Volunteer Appreciation Week in April 2020. We served over 1500 cars at FoodShare drive-thru food distribution. It was a pleasure to serve together to help our community and enhance our efforts to support our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foodshare is a member of the national organization Feeding America, along with more than 200 other food banks nationally. In partnership with the food industry, donors, community leaders, and volunteers, Foodshare works to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security.
Mobile Pantry, Hamden • July 2019
Your local partner to drive measurable, lasting impact that none of us can achieve alone.
United Way listens and learns to identify gaps, develops community solutions, activates donors and volunteers, and serves our neighbors in need. We’ve been a local presence for almost 100 years. United Way of Greater New Haven serves a 12-town region that includes: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge.
Sunrise Café, New Haven • December 2018
Day-Of-Action • June 2019
The United Way of Greater New Haven is striving to end youth homelessness by 2020 as part of a statewide endeavor. On Friday, the organization said it hit a milestone in the 100 Day Challenge.
Day-Of-Action • 2018
New Haven Community Project
Day-Of-Action • June 2018
Support for Hamden Rovers • October 2025
Burt Process Equipment Supporting Local Youth Sports & STEM
At Burt Process Equipment, we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. One way we do this is by supporting local organizations that invest in youth development. We were proud to support Hamden Rovers Inc. by donating materials and labor to build soccer goals for their annual Community Soccer event — a key fundraiser for their Kids Summer Enrichment Program, which provides over 200 children with access to STEM learning and sports activities each year.
This collaboration reflects our belief in the power of hands-on learning, teamwork, and opportunity. By supporting programs that inspire curiosity and growth, we’re helping to build a stronger, more empowered future for the next generation — and we look forward to continuing this important work in our community.
Burt Sponsored SHS Electrathon Race • May 2024
Promoting Engineering & Trade Skills 2024: Burt Process Equipment sponsored the Seymour High School Advanced Engineering students car club, officially named the Wildcat Racing Team. Sponsorship helped cover the cost of materials and enabled the students to expand their engineering skills with a broader range in their design and fabrication of the electric 12V powered race cars. Promoting STEM and trade skills in education has been a goal that Burt Process takes pride in as a Connecticut-based manufacturer. This year, students in the SHS Car Club took 3rd place at Lime Rock Race Park, in Lakeville Connecticut in the Electrathon race against other region schools reaching as far as Quebec Canada. A first time win for the Wildcat Team!
Youth Facility Tour • November 2023
In the Community in 2023: Burt Process Equipment hosted its second Youth Facility Tour for the Seymour High School Advanced Engineering students. In line with the company’s goal of promoting STEM in education while introducing Burt Process as a trade skills career resource, students received a presentation on the global impact and manufacturing capabilities at Burt Process and a tour of the manufacturing facility, including system demonstrations. Company staff engaged with students and enjoyed demonstrations of the Advanced Engineering Car Club student-built electric cars sponsored by Burt Process Equipment in 2022.
Burt Sponsored SHS Electrathon Race • April 2023
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In 2022 Burt Process sponsored the Advanced Engineering Car Club Team at Seymour High School for the Electrathon Race as part of this initiative. Over the course of the 2022-2023 academic year, students in the club work together to design their electric-powered race car. The goal is to achieve the most laps in a one-hour race by following strict safety and specification guidelines while planning for maximum efficiency. Students build their cars from scratch using raw materials and learn hands-on skills that include engineering, CAD design, welding, electronics, physics, and teamwork skills. The result is an impressive 3-wheeled 12V electric car reaching speeds between 30 and 35 MPH. The race is a regional competition with other schools and teams from around New England and Canada. In this highly competitive semi-annual event, students take pride in their car, team, and school. After a day of perfect weather and excitement, the Seymour team took 2nd and 5th places among over 20 competitors.
SHS Car Club Sponsorship • November 2022
Burt Process Equipment supports local programs that inspire students and engage them in learning engineering and fabrication skills. Burt Process is proud to sponsor the Seymour High School Car Club. The car club is a regional program and competition to design and build an electric car. Each year’s car is entered into a race against other schools in the New England region, which is held twice a year at Lime Rock Raceway. Students take pride in their cars, and race day is an exciting event that tests their skills.
Burt Process Young Manufacturers Tour • July 2019
In support of the Connecticut Dream it. Do it. Organization and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Burt Process hosted a group of students ranging from 9th-10th grade to tour our facility and learn about BPE manufacturing capabilities. Led by Steve Burt, Marc Conte, Rob Hansen, and Jacques Benoit; students received a brief education on the fluid handling systems that BPE engineers build and the positive global impact they make. During the tour, students were shown some of the fabrication and manufacturing equipment in the shop as well as some history of the company.
Burt Process Cancer Awareness Day • October 2025
Burt Process Equipment held Pink Day for Cancer awareness!
Burt Process employees wore pink on the GIT Your Pink On day to raise awareness of cancer in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, while encouraging donations to The Get In Touch Foundation. This organization supports women's health through education, collaborating with medical professionals, hosting focus groups with girls in grades 5-12, and reaching out to local businesses for support and funding for an educational tool that teaches breast self-exams. Learn more at getintouchfoundation.org
Tee It Up Fore A Cure Annual Tournament • September 2025
On September 20, Burt Process Equipment proudly sponsored the 6th Annual Tee It Up Fore the Cure golf tournament at Hunter Golf Club in Meriden, CT.
Now a tradition in our philanthropic efforts, this event brought together friends, colleagues, and community partners for a meaningful day of golf — all to raise funds in support of The Sisters' Project for cancer research and patient care. As always, the setting at Hunter Golf Club delivered a great experience, and we were honored to be part of such a successful and impactful event.
The Pink Chair Project Charity Golf Tournament • June 2025
Supporting breast cancer patients in recovery.
In our ongoing commitment to supporting causes for those battling cancer, Burt Process Equipment, for the second time, contributed and participated in The Pink Chair Project's annual golf tournament fundraiser as a PINK-level sponsor.
The Pink Chair Project's mission is to provide both physical and emotional comfort during treatment and recovery by offering reclining chairs to patients nationwide, creating a soothing space for rest and rejuvenation.
Learn more about The Pink Chair Project
Breast Cancer Awareness • October 2024
Burt Process raises funds and awareness annually, collecting donations for cancer victims and survivors. Another $2000 donated to The Sister’s Project!
Burt Process held its 7th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser. Employees helped raise $1000 matched by the company to donate $2,000 to The Sister's Project, a charitable organization that raises funds for cancer patients and their families in the local Wallingford, Connecticut area.
GIT Your PINK On • October 2023
Every year Burt Process helps raise awareness and donations for cancer victims and survivors.
Burt Process held its 6th Annual Cancer Awareness fundraiser. Employees helped raise and donate $2,000 for The Sister's Project, a charitable organization that raises funds for cancer patients and their families in the local Wallingford area.
Cancer Awareness • October 2022
Every year Burt Process helps raise awareness and donations for cancer victims and survivors.
Burt Process held its 5th Annual Cancer Awareness company fundraiser. Employees donated $750 matched by the company for a total donation of $1500 to The Sisters Project! All proceeds benefit local cancer patients and families in Connecticut. To learn more about The Sister’s Project click HERE.
Cancer Awareness • October 2021
Burt Process employees help raise and donate $1,500 for The Sister's Project, a charitable organization that raises funds for cancer patients and their families in the local Wallingford area.
Breast Cancer Awareness • October 2018 & 2019 / December 2018
Every year BPE holds several charitable initiatives with company employees that include clothing drives, Toys-for-Tots and to help raise awareness and donations for Breast Cancer victims and survivors.
The Get In Touch Foundation is a passionate non-profit specifically focused on providing free and accessible information, empowering all to make breast health simple, appropriate, and routine. Get In Touch is an established local organization with a global reach. We will continue to touch lives, eliminate barriers, and effectively lead change… one life at a time.
Burt Process Equipment has a long history of supporting charitable endeavors whose services benefit the health and well-being of children, with donations to organizations including Toys for Tots, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Feed The Children Inc., and Bikes for Kids. Since 2006 we have raised funds for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center at our Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser.
30th Annual Golf Tournament & Fundraiser • May 2025
The Burt Process Equipment 30th Annual Golf Tournament & Fundraiser 2025!
This year’s tournament at Tunxis Country Club was a great success made possible by our, dedicated golf staff, generous sponsors, and record 250+ players. We reached our goal of $50,000! $25,000 was donated to both the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter and Connecticut Children's Foundation. Our new total funds raised for charity is $225,000 in contributions to benefit Connecticut children, seniors and families.
The Burt Process Equipment Golf Committee is already working on the 2026 Annual Tournament and Fundraiser, expanding sponsorship opportunities, and amenities for what is expected to be an even bigger turnout.
Learn more at: https://burtprocess.com/burt-golf
29th Annual Golf Tournament & Fundraiser • June 2024
Thanks to our generous sponsors and players, an astounding $40,000 was raised, far surpassing our goal of $30,000! As a result, Burt Process donated $15,000 to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter and another $25,000 donated to the Connecticut Children's Foundation.
Burt Process Equipment has raised $175,000 in contributions to benefit Connecticut children and families since 2006.
Learn more at: https://burtprocess.com/burt-golf
28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament • June 2023
Benefitting the Connecticut Children's Medical Center since 1994
Burt Process Equipment held its 28th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser to raise money for Connecticut Children's.
Thanks to our sponsors, a new record donation of $25,000 was made to the Connecticut Children's Foundation. To date, Burt Process Equipment has raised $135,000 in contributions to benefit Connecticut children and families.
Burt Process is looking forward to the 2024 Tournament!
Connecticut Children's is dedicated to improving children's physical and emotional health through family-centered care, research, education, and advocacy. Please visit their website to learn more: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org
27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament • June 2022
Benefitting the Connecticut Children's Medical Center since 1994
Burt Process Equipment held its 27th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on June 17th to raise money for Connecticut Children's.
Because of the generosity of our players and sponsors, especially our premium sponsors, this year's donation was $16,500 raised, bringing the total contributed since 2006 to nearly $110,000!!
Burt Process is looking forward to the 2023 Tournament and passing $120,000 donated to help children and families in need.
Connecticut Children's is dedicated to improving children's physical and emotional health through family-centered care, research, education, and advocacy.
Please visit their website to learn more: https://www.connecticutchildrens.org
Connecticut Children's Medical Center • July 2020
Dianna Pategas, Vice President, Stewardship & Donor Relations CCCMC:
At times like these, knowing there are those who continue to be generous and support our mission is truly humbling. Thank you for your gift of $7,500.00 to the Greatest Need Children's Fund. We are deeply appreciative of your support and what it means to our patients and their families.
Even though this year's golf tournament had to be canceled because of COVID-19, Burt Process Equipment didn't let our patients down. The fact that you are thinking of the patients and families that Connecticut Children's serves, at a time that is difficult and full of worry for so many, speaks volumes about your kindness and compassion. Generosity like yours is a beautiful reminder about what is good and what will endure, as we get through the current crisis together. And I imagine that next year's tournament will return and be better than ever!
Read more/less...Please be assured that thanks to your gift, Connecticut Children's will continue our work to care for the physical, social, and emotional health of children. To keep updated on what we're doing to help children and families, please visit www.connecticutchildrens.org/coronavirus.
On behalf of our patients-the the ultimate beneficiaries of your generosity-I thank you. And from the entire Connecticut Children's family, we send our very best wishes for health and safety to you and those close to you.
BPE Annual Charity Golf Tournament • July 2019
Benefitting the Connecticut Children's Medical Center since 1994
In 2018 we had a record fundraising year resulting in a $12,000 donation to the foundation. The 2019 25th Annual Burt Process Tournament brought another record donation of $14,000!
There will be ample opportunities to help raise funds for the CT Children's Medical Center during the tournament, including a prize raffle, 50/50 raffle, Mulligan Sales and Buy the Drive Contest. Any participant that wishes to make a monetary or prize donation for the raffle is welcome to do so.
To learn more or be a sponsor please visit: Golf Tournament Page
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Burt Process Equipment has been a long time proponent of clean water through support for our partners and suppliers water initiatives with annual contributions and participation in their local Walk-for-Water events across the country. To learn more about Burt Process' commitment to solving the global water crisis, visit the Burt Process Corporate Water Initiative page.
Burt Water Walk • October 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun-filled day of food, games, raffles, prizes, trivia, and community spirit at our annual Walk for Water event!
You showed up—and together, we walked approximately two miles through the scenic park trails, symbolically carrying buckets of water to raise awareness for the Global Water Crisis. We experienced what so many go through every day for water that isn’t even safe to drink.
Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our goal and raised $32,685, helping to bring clean, safe water to those who need it most. Your support is making a real impact—saving hundreds of lives from waterborne illnesses through the life-changing work of Water Mission
Special thanks to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this event possible as we continue the mission to bring clean water to communities around the world!
Burt Water Walk • October 2024
Raising funds and awareness to end the Global Water Crisis: Burt Water Walk $25K/2024
On our Walk for Water, we symbolically carried buckets of water for approximately 1 mile around the park's scenic trails and ponds. This event included a picnic, games, raffles, prizes, trivia & fun!
The generous sponsorships and donations we received helped exceed our fundraising goal of $25,000. With a total raised of $35,300!
Thank you to all who made this year’s fundraising possible. Your impact has saved over 1000 lives from waterborne illness. Clean water is a basic need that you helped Water Mission provide.
Burt Water Walk • October 2023
The 2023 Annual Burt Water Walk raised and donated $22,490 to our non-profit partner, Water Mission. Our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors and 107 dedicated registered Walkers. The collaborative effects of our supplier partners, employees, families, and friends exceeded our $20,000 goal, making this year's fundraising and awareness event the most successful ever. Every dollar raised saves the life of a child from waterborne illness. Together, we saved many lives.
Burt Water Walk • October 2022
The 2022 Annual Water Walk raised and donated $18,868 to Water Mission, our non-profit partner whose employees and volunteers work tirelessly to bring safe water to those in need. A special thank you goes out to our loyal sponsors and 86 registered Walkers. We greatly appreciate the employees, families, and friends who raised funds to help us reach our goal. Together, we have made a positive impact in bringing an end to the global water crisis.
Burt Water Walk • October 2021
Our 2021 Walk for Water raised $18,165 with 17 teams, 116 walkers, 183 donors, and 17 corporate sponsors.
Thank you to all who participated. Proceeds from the Walk were donated to Water Mission, a non-profit organization that provides sustainable water systems in remote communities, refugee camps, and disaster relief areas around the world.
Over the past three years, Burt Process has raised over $52,000 for Water Mission.
Virtual Burt Water Walk - September 2020
You made a difference! Our 2020 Virtual Walk for Water raised over $25,000 with 13 teams, 106 walkers and 140 donors. Thank you to all who participated. Proceeds from the Walk were donated to Water Mission, a non-profit organization that provides sustainable water systems in remote communities, refugee camps and disaster relief areas around the world.
The founders of Water Mission are now working tirelessly to establish the Global Water Center, a collaborative global platform where corporations, university scientists, researchers, water treatment experts and non-profit organizations can share their expertise. This is how we can finally bring an end to the global water crisis.
The 2020 Burt Process Virtual Walk for Water involved 106 walkers from 14 different states and 24 towns across the country.
Burt Process Equipment, CT Walk for Water - September 2019
Our donation directly supported Water Mission’s team in Kenya as they responded to the West Pokot landslide disaster that occurred late November 2019. This catastrophe had displaced 80,000 people and tragically took the lives of 50. Water Mission's team was able to make a well-timed response to the situation and quickly provide supplies, hygiene kits, safe water, and other necessities that are essential to life needed by the families and communities that were left in distress.
The first annual Burt Process Walk for Water held on October 26, 2019, raised $10,000 for Water Mission, a non-profit organization that provides engineered water solutions to remote communities and disaster relief regions who are in desperate need of clean water.
Our main goal of working with Water Mission is to increase the access to safe water and sanitation solutions. Building a system and completing a successful project aside from basic health provides time for more progressive work, optimized education, improved health and increased productivity throughout the community.
