Croda Donates $10,000 to Sean's House in Recognition of World Mental Health Day

SEAN’S HOUSE IS A NEWARK, DELAWARE-BASED NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES FREE RESOURCES AND A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUNG DELAWAREANS WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.

PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Croda presents a $10,000 check to Sean’s House. From left to right: Sana Bell, Jeff LaBrozzi, Jon Elliott, Chris Locke, Jennifer Donahue.

(NEW CASTLE, DE) –  Croda Inc, the company that uses smart science to create, make and sell high-performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives, has donated $10,000 to Sean’s House as part of its observance of World Mental Health Day. Croda Inc is the operator of New Castle, D.E.’s Atlas Point facility. 

The $10,000 will be used to support Sean’s House’s newest initiative, The Garage. The Garage is being renovated into a yoga studio, mindfulness center, sauna, and support group meeting space. When the renovation of the building is complete early in 2025, Croda’s donation will go towards funding instructors and materials used for programs at The Garage.

Regarding the donation, Chris Locke, co-founder of Sean’s House said, “Croda's gift allows us to more fully realize our vision for The Garage space at Sean's House. Serving as a nexus of mental and physical health, this donation allows our organization to expand the always-free services we provide to youth in the community.” He continued, “It means a lot that Croda’s team sees the benefits of our services and wants to invest in our organization.”

Croda Inc’s donation is part of its larger efforts to normalize the conversation around mental health amongst its team and continue to improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Croda Inc recognized World Mental Health Day (October 10) by making it a company holiday for all US locations. Earlier in the month, Croda held a presentation at its Atlas Point facility in New Castle D.E. that was livestreamed for all North American employees. Jon Elliott, Croda’s Regional Technical Manager, and Chris Locke discussed their personal experiences with mental health as parents and detailed how asking for help and accessing available resources benefitted their lives and the lives of their families.

Jon Elliott said, “Sean’s House’s peer-to-peer support program is particularly impactful. This nonprofit is an invaluable resource that helps many young adults in the community who are looking to access mental health services in a more casual and relatable environment.” He continued, “I am thrilled Croda has chosen to support this organization. I know these funds will truly change lives.”

After this discussion, Michele Tassoni Shane, M.A., Individual and Family Counselor, gave a brief presentation on how to strengthen your mental health and wellness and facilitated a Q&A with attendees.

About Croda – www.croda.com

Established in 1925, Croda is the name behind sustainable, high-performance ingredients and technologies in some of the world’s most successful brands: creating, making and selling specialty chemicals that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere. 

Croda is a FTSE 100 company with over 5,825 passionate and innovative employees, working across manufacturing sites and offices around the world with a shared Purpose to use Smart science to improve lives™. As part of this Purpose, and with around two thirds of its organic raw materials already from bio-based sources, Croda has committed to be the most sustainable supplier of innovative ingredients, becoming Climate, Land, People, and Nature Positive by 2030.  

At Croda’s manufacturing site at Atlas Point in New Castle, Croda’s smart science and dedication to sustainability drive innovative processes and business approaches. Approximately 240 employees make up the Atlas Point team, including union members with United Steelworkers AFL-CIO-CLC. The site manufactures 100% bio-based surfactants that can be found in hand cleaners, insect repellent, dish detergents, laundry detergents, surface cleaners, skin care products, baby products, makeup, hair color, shampoos, conditioners, sunscreen, and more. As part of Croda’s commitment to sustainability, Atlas Point derives 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. 

About Sean’s House – www.seanshousesl24.com

Sean’s House helps Delawareans aged 14-24 improve their mental health and wellbeing by connecting with their peers in a safe and confidential environment. Peer-to-peer support with other young adults who have similar lived experiences is available 24/7. The goal of these services is to improve wellness, empower members of the community, and connect young adults to resources that meet their specific needs.

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