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Danos: The Seeds of Giving

From Seeds to Solutions: Building Stronger Communities

Planting Hope, Harvesting Change

At its core, The Seeds of Giving embodies Danos' dedication to stewardship and human dignity. Guided by their purpose to honor God and develop great people to solve big challengesevery initiative serves as a testament to the transformative power of generosity.

Through the Danos Foundation, Danos CARES, and Danos ROOTS, we don’t only invest in programs—we invest in people. Behind every success story is someone who planted a seed of hope.

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For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.

The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Matthew 25: 35-36, 40

Values

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Generosity

We give freely and joyfully—of our time, talents, and resources—because we believe every act of giving reflects God’s love and can transform lives.

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Compassion

We are moved by the needs of others and respond with empathy, offering care that restores dignity and uplifts the human spirit.

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Service

We take action to meet the needs of others with humility and excellence, honoring Christ’s example by serving “the least of these.

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Commitment

We are steadfast in our care for others, following through with long-term support and relationships that reflect our enduring call to love well.

Our Guiding Principles

  • We care for and serve others because we believe that all people are created in the image of God.

  • We are focused on building strong families and creating sustainable solutions for those in need.

  • We develop long-term partnerships with organizations run with excellence.

  • We invest in organizations that our employees are passionate about and impact where we live and work.

The Seeds of Giving Programs

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The FOUNDATION provides grants and donations to nonprofit organizations serving the community. It is funded by private, corporate and employee contributions.

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Danos CARES provides support to employees facing unexpected hardships. Funding comes from employee and company contributions.

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Danos ROOTS supports employees through faith-forward programs promoting healthy, strong families. Funding for ROOTS is provided by the Danos family of companies.

Nurturing Seeds of Hope

Discover how The Seeds of Giving is making a difference.

Danos ROOTS Family Volunteer Night-Packing Hope for Our Community

Danos ROOTS Family Volunteer Night-Packing Hope for Our Community

On December 16, Danos Group employees and their families came together for an evening of service that truly made a difference. During our ROOTS Family Volunteer Night, we partnered with Bags of Hope to pack more than 1,600 bags of weekend meals —enough to feed hundreds of children for over a month. This effort built on our July initiative, when our team prepared 1,000 bags, showing just how much impact we can have when we come together. Bags of Hope works tirelessly to combat childhood hunger...

Committee Builds Momentum Through Service and Shared Vision

Committee Builds Momentum Through Service and Shared Vision

The Seeds of Giving Committee closed out the year with a hands-on teambuilding and service day that underscored our commitment to community impact and employee-driven generosity.

A small step that makes a big difference- Don't forget to log your service hours!!

A small step that makes a big difference- Don't forget to log your service hours!!

The Information Services team served a Thanksgiving meal at the Firm Foundation day shelter for the homeless in Houma, La. From left to right: Network Administrator Marty Terrebonne, Network Administrator Kerry Thibodaux, Information Security Officer Corey Stein and IS Helpdesk Specialist Thomas Cheramie. At Danos, service isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we live out together. From community clean-ups and charity events to youth programs and local fundraisers, our employees...

Moments That Shape Us

Moments That Shape Us

At Danos, serving our communities isn’t an extra—it’s part of who we are. Danos WORKS turns every hour of volunteer service into something bigger: a tangible, measurable impact in the places where we live, work and care deeply. 

Service Rooted in Our Values

Service Rooted in Our Values

Service has always been central to who we are at Danos, rooted in our values and the faith that calls us to care for others. Through the Seeds of Giving, employees continue to put those values into action by serving our communities, stewarding resources and supporting others with humility and purpose. Over the past two months, teams have made a meaningful impact—supporting impactful organizations such as Hope Restored, Bags of Hope, The Firm Foundation day shelter, and contributing to...

Thank You!

Thank You!

This year's online auction raised a grand total of $15,760  for the Danos Foundation that will go right back into the communities where our employees live and work. Fun facts: 421 total bids were placed on 83 items 54 winning bidders divvied up the 83 items Our largest contribution by one bidder was $2,230   Thank you to all of our donors, employees, friends and family for their auction items, contributions and support through this year's annual auction. Ask us how you can get involved for...

Danos WORKS: Serving Our Neighbors at Beacon Light

Danos WORKS: Serving Our Neighbors at Beacon Light

On October 8, team members from the Danos brand services and information services departments spent their morning serving our HQ neighbors at Beacon Light Baptist Church in Gray. Beacon Light hosts a monthly food distribution to support community members in need, and the Danos crew jumped in to help prepare boxes and load them into vehicles.

Look Up

Look Up

Ever notice how easy it is to move through your day without really seeing anyone? Eyes on our phones, minds on our to-do lists, we pass by strangers, coworkers, neighbors, even friends without really seeing them.

Fall Fundraising: Online Auction

Fall Fundraising: Online Auction

As we look ahead this fall, let’s get ready for our Foundation’s Online Auction! This annual online auction will run November 15-30, benefitting the Danos Foundation.

John Paul Short Becomes 'Boss for the Day'

John Paul Short Becomes 'Boss for the Day'

Reed Pere', president of Danos Operations Services, meets with John Paul Short, boss for a day winner. Last month, John Paul Short, son of Greg Short , Danos operations manager of Shale Production, and grandson of David Short , Danos operations supervisor, took on the role of "Boss for the Day" at the Danos headquarters office. The unique experience was one of many items listed in the November 2024  Danos Foundation online silent auction . On The Agenda John Paul's busy morning schedule began...

Fall Fundraising: Cast Iron Cook-Off

Fall Fundraising: Cast Iron Cook-Off

This time of year is all about FUNdraising for the Danos Foundation! First, our 2025 Cast Iron Cook-Off was on October 15 at Danos HQ and consisted of lots of food, a dunk tank, flying rubber ducks and a Danos duck-call competition. This year, seven teams cooked a wide variety of cast iron dishes ranging from rabbit marsala and gumbo, to chicken fricasse and fan favorite, grits and grillades! A huge THANK YOU goes to our chefs and teams for their time, talent and support: Do it Lady...

The Journey of One Seed of Generosity

The Journey of One Seed of Generosity

Every act of giving begins as a seed… small, hopeful and full of possibility. When you choose to give, you might never see where that seed lands or how it blossoms. But here’s the truth: your generosity is alive and growing, often in ways you can’t imagine. Meet “Ruben”, a 30-year-old single father of two girls ages ten and eight years old. The biggest challenge he faced was to get his girls their own beds. His paycheck was only enough to cover the rent and bills. Because of the Danos GIVES...

WORKS Volunteer Opportunities for October

WORKS Volunteer Opportunities for October

We have three upcoming volunteer opportunities for our community!

It's Auction Time - Call for Donations

It's Auction Time - Call for Donations

The Danos Foundation is hosting its sixth annual online auction  to raise money to solve big challenges in the communities where our...

Team Danos Packs the Bus

Team Danos Packs the Bus

The Danos Group donated over 1,110 school items for students in Terrebonne Parish. The Danos Group came together in a big way to support...

Seeds of Giving: Solving Big Challenges in Our Communities

Seeds of Giving: Solving Big Challenges in Our Communities

Danos employees and family members back bags of food for food insecure children through GIVES recipient Bags of Hope. "When families...

Theriot's Summer Camp Bond

Theriot's Summer Camp Bond

Above: General Manager of Supply Chain Services Scott Theriot (right) attended a Young Life Adventure Camp in Jasper, Georgia, this...

Logging hours with Danos Works

Logging hours with Danos Works

Above: Members of the production services team volunteered at the Second Harvest of Acadiana warehouse. Members from HQ and Lafayette...

The DNA of Danos

The DNA of Danos

In this episode of the Producing Confidence Podcast, Hank and Mark Danos reflect on the values that have shaped our company for nearly 80 years—hard work, sacrifice, people-first leadership and a deep commitment to generosity.

Danos GIVES Accepting Applications

Danos GIVES Accepting Applications

Applications are open for the Danos Foundation GIVES grant program!

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