Juneteenth Day of Impact

For our U.S. employees, Juneteenth is recognized as a day of impact, intended for volunteerism in service of our community. Since 2022, hundreds of employees at corporate headquarters have given of their time and talents to improve local parks. 

In ongoing conversations with Benton Harbor city officials & residents, participants identified that one of the best ways Whirlpool could positively impact the community and support the city’s plan was by revitalizing the city’s parks.

“City Parks and green spaces are crucial to the health, wellness and feeling of community for our city residents, especially our youth, and are an important step in continuing to beautify Benton Harbor,” said Ellis Mitchell, city manager, Benton Harbor.

To date, four parks have been updated and revitalized: Union Park in 2022, Broadway Park (now renamed June Woods Park) in 2023, Yarbrough Park in 2024 and Morton Park in 2025. Volunteers spent time at these parks cleaning up trash, repairing playgrounds, and much more. These parks are now spaces where the city can host events & sports tournaments in addition to the residents’ daily use.