JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc. continue their tradition of community support with a recent donation of $837 to Pharos Parenting, a Statesville-based nonprofit. The contribution, made in August, was generated through proceeds from employee vending machines.

Both companies stock snacks and beverages in their breakroom vending machines, apply a 100% markup, and donate the resulting profits to local charities. This simple yet impactful initiative has become a consistent source of support for organizations like Pharos Parenting.

“We are so glad to be a recipient of these donations year after year,” said Nate Saunders, communications director for Pharos Parenting. “This is a simple, yet impactful way that local organizations can support non-profits like Pharos Parenting. JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments have supported us for many years, and we are so grateful for them.”

JMS Southeast, founded in 1980, specializes in designing and manufacturing custom and standard temperature sensors, including thermocouples, RTDs, and thermowells, from their facility on Temperature Lane in Statesville.

Since 1987, Pharos Parenting has worked to strengthen families through education, in-home coaching, and intervention programs. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization serves families across Iredell and north Mecklenburg counties.

To learn more about Pharos Parenting's mission or to make a donation, visit pharosparenting.org.