Nourishing Lives | Freestore Foodbank & Cincinnati COOKS!
Champion: Mike Kremzar
With 35 years at P&G in senior Product Supply and R&D roles, Mike Kremzar helped launch Cincinnati COOKS! in 2000—a culinary workforce program providing second chances through job training. He continues to serve on its advisory board, helping guide strategic growth.

“What I learned at P&G about purpose and execution is what I bring to Freestore.” – Mike Kremzar
Mike is one of many P&G alums supporting Freestore, including David Taylor, Sue Baggott, Mike Collette, and others.

Breaking the Cycle | Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
Champion: John Pepper
Former P&G CEO John Pepper co-founded Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC) in 1987 to address educational inequities. Since then, CYC has helped more than 180,000 students stay in school and succeed.

“A child’s future can be redefined with a modicum of support.” – John Pepper
John remains an active Advisory Board Member, continuing to champion youth opportunity.

Backing Honduran Entrepreneurs | Adelante Foundation, Honduras
Champion: Robert Johnson
Former P&G Sales leader Robert Johnson supports Adelante Foundation, which provides microloans and training to women entrepreneurs in Honduras.

“Adelante believes in the strength and energy of Honduran women.” – Robert Johnson
A $20,000 grant is helping women like Iris grow sustainable businesses—and hope.

From Poverty to Progress | Cincinnati Works
Champion: Dan Fleming
After 17 years at P&G in Finance and Product Supply, Dan Fleming now brings structure and strategy to Cincinnati Works, which connects people in poverty directly to employment opportunities.

“That connection with job seekers makes my efforts meaningful.” – Dan Fleming
He serves as a volunteer, donor, and Board Member—deepening impact at every level.

Empowering Through Work | Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, USA
Champion: Margaret Szempruch
A 25-year P&G Brand Management alum, Margaret Szempruch served as Board Member and Education Chair for Mercy Neighborhood Ministries—helping strengthen workforce development programs for underserved women.

“Our grants supported training, smartboards, and gap assistance to help women build independence.” – Margaret Szempruch
Her leadership helped expand reach and raise job placement rates.

Skills That Last | Beyond Relief, Haiti
Champion: David Kuntz
David Kuntz and his wife Anita founded Beyond Relief to teach young Haitians trades like welding and carpentry. David brings 35 years of P&G Product Supply experience and continues to mentor local teams on the ground.

“Beyond Relief isn’t about handouts—it’s about hands up.” – David Kuntz

Purpose in Action, Impact in Numbers
Across this four-part series, we’ve highlighted over 30 remarkable P&G Alumni Grant Champions who’ve brought purpose, performance, and compassion into their post-P&G lives. Their collective impact includes:

  • Educating thousands of students—including 800+ girls in Sierra Leone
  • Funding entrepreneurs across Asia, Africa, and Latin America
  • Expanding workforce programs that improve economic mobility
  • Volunteering, governing, and mentoring to scale grassroots impact

These stories remind us that a single Champion—or a small group—can spark transformation when purpose meets action.

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Together, we’re proving that the P&G spirit lives on—through lives transformed, businesses built, and communities uplifted.

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