Investing in People and the Community

For over 75 years, the Mellott Company have generously supported communities surrounding the company's operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. Mellott has shown extraordinary commitment to being a stable, long-term provider of employment and economic activity.

This commitment can be seen through the many contributions Mellott has made to a variety of local organizations and the local branches of nationwide nonprofit organizations.

Mellott believes in the strength of families and the value of supporting and inspiring young people to become productive members of the community. Annual events such as Learn-To-Read programs, mock interviews for graduating high school seniors, and college scholarships are just a few of the ways that Mellott cares and invests in people.

Forrest R. Mellott Sports Complex

The Forrest R. Mellott Sports Complex was built with HBM's assistance, to provide new track, baseball, and softball facilities for the Southern Fulton High School (SFHS).

Learn To Read Program

HBM co-sponsors a reading program for the first graders in the Southern Fulton School District, providing personalized books for each student to encourage the love of reading.

Scholarships to Graduating Seniors

HBM Chairman & CEO, Paul Mellott, awards the H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. Charitable Trust scholarship to a graduating senior from the SFHS.  These $2,000 scholarships are awarded to four seniors each year who plan to further their education in a 2- or 4-year program.

Senior Class Tours & Interviews

Each year the Mellott Company bring the senior class of Southern Fulton High School to our facilities for a day of tours and interviews.  This is a training opportunity for them to learn more about the various types of jobs available at the Mellott Company.

8th Grade Class Field Trip

For many years, HBM sponsored annual field trips for the eighth grade class of SFHS.