They recently donated over $50,000 in welding products to Ferris State University: “Airgas donated enough welding jackets, hoods, gloves and safety glasses to meet the needs of FSU’s welding students for one year. The students would otherwise have to purchase their own PPE, which can cost several hundred dollars per person.” http://www.inddist.com/news/2016/03/airgas-donates-50k-welding-products-ferris-state-university