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The Hecla Charitable Foundation is just one example
of this approach. Established in 2007 to provide grants and funds for educational and charitable purposes to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations, the foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and to promote the social, environmental, and economic sustainability and development of those communities where Hecla has operations and activities. Within this overall mission, the foundation intends to focus its efforts in four areas: education, community programs, youth activities, and health services.
By treating environmental, safety, and health performance as core business principles – as well as increasing our efforts at community engagement – we’re not just contributing to the economic success of the company. We’re helping people improve their quality
of life.
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Right: One of many educational programs funded by the Hecla Charitable Foundation is a dictionary project called “Investigating our Language.” Facing page: Water sampling near the Lucky Friday mine in Mullan, Idaho. Environmental stewardship is just one of Hecla’s core business principles.