The Hillsdale Fire Department will receive a $25,000 gift from The Dow Foundation on Monday, May 7, during the City Council Meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 97 North Broad Street, Hillsdale.

The funds are designated for new safety equipment that will benefit the entire region, including other area businesses and farmers and will be presented by Tim Dill, Dow Automotive Plant Manager for the Hillsdale facility. Accepting the gift will be Chris Gutowski, Hillsdale Public Safety Director.

“Dow Automotive actively supports the Hillsdale community, as we have for more than 30 years,” Dill said. “We are very pleased to make a donation that will directly benefit the safety and well-being of our friends and families and are proud of this community service.”

Established in 1979, The Dow Chemical Company Foundation serves Dow's philanthropic initiatives by providing charitable gifts - primarily in the areas of economic development, environmental stewardship, social support and science education - to eligible organizations in the communities where Dow operates.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Dow Automotive is a leading global provider of technology-driven solutions that meet consumer demand for vehicles that are safer, stronger, quieter, lighter, cleaner, comfortable and stylish. The organization provides plastics, adhesives, glass bonding systems, sealants, emissions control technology, films, fluids and structural enhancement and acoustical management solutions to OEM, tier and aftermarket customers around the world. For additional information about Dow Automotive products, services, and application development centers, visit www.dowautomotive.com.