When DeBlois Electric President Mitch DeBlois talks about supporting St. Mary’s Health System, he speaks of a connection that runs deep. “Since I was a boy, we’ve always been involved in getting care at St. Mary’s,” he says. “You’re not just a patient or a number – you feel like you belong.”
That personal connection has grown into a 26-year philanthropic partnership, including event and corporate sponsorships. Most recently, DeBlois Electric supported St. Mary’s Behavioral Health Emergency Department, helping provide specialized behavioral recliners, rechargeable headphones, weighted blankets and other essential items that create comfortable personal spaces for patients.
The company’s support extends beyond monetary gifts. When the Nutrition Center needed to evaluate power requirements for new freezers and refrigerators, DeBlois Electric donated an electrical study to ensure the success of the project.
As an employee-owned company founded by Willie and Gaetane DeBlois in 1967 and now managed by their sons, Mitch and Ray, DeBlois Electric involves team members in giving decisions. “We all come to a common point together about not only what we’re giving but why,” Mitch says. “It’s important to be involved in the community and give what you can – and give often. If we can help, we shouldn’t sit on the sidelines.”
