Community Involvement

Bullard is committed to making communities stronger through community involvement as well as financial support. One way we demonstrate that commitment is through our annual Bullard Cares Day. This year it took place on Friday, September 8^th with 113 Bullard team members participating in over a dozen projects throughout the Cynthiana-Harrison County Community. In addition to the hands-on projects, Bullard distributed $5,600 in financial contributions to 12 non-profit organizations nominated by our team members.

Bullard team members completed various service projects including distribution of food boxes, visiting with local elderly, construction of a community Riverwalk, passing out food at a local food bank, tree and brush cleanup at a local youth ballpark, created sewing projects for home healthcare patients, yard work for Jackie’s House, beautification of downtown Cynthiana, and worked at the Shropshire Animal Shelter.

Bullard celebrated its participation in the Central Kentucky Heart Walk, where 35 team members joined 1,500 others to support the American Heart Association’s life-saving efforts. The event, held at Keeneland on May 13th, fostered a family-friendly atmosphere, and attracted heart disease survivors, supporters, and caring individuals. The company’s team surpassed its fundraising goal, amassing approximately $10,000. Bullard, recognized as the Healthcare Heroes Sponsor, highlighted emergency responders’ role in fighting heart disease, providing CPR training tools, and gifts to fire stations. The event’s impact resonated, improving lives and healthcare access.

In September, Bullard employees participated in the first annual Bullard Cares Day, as part of our 50 Years of Business in Cynthiana celebration. “We could not be who we are today without the support of the communities in which we do business…” stated Bullard President and CEO, Wells Bullard.  Bullard aspires to make our communities stronger and so a day dedicated to community service was established. Bullard partnered with local leadership to identify projects across the community that would benefit the community at large and our employees would volunteer their time to complete the projects. The local City Commission and County Fiscal Court pledged up to $50,000 in funding to cover the supplies for the various projects as well as the assistance of City and County employees and equipment necessary to complete the projects. 

The two projects identified were a river walk and adding youth softball fields to our community park. The idea inspired other local businesses and civic organizations and together we are continuing to work to complete these two large projects that will benefit the community for years to come. The groundwork was able to be completed before winter, but more work will continue into the spring, and we are scheduled for full completion by next summer.   

Bullard is proud to sponsor the Veterans VA5K that will take place in Lexington on November 5, 2023.  Proceeds from the race will go to the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center Volunteer Program and the Fisher House, a newly built comfort home that provides lodging for the families of patients. Todd Brown, IT Administrator and Bullard Cares Donations Committee Chair is pictured with VA5K Board Member, Brian Kinney.

Harrison County Senior Citizens and Adult Day Center welcomed Bullard employees as they lead activities for local seniors.  Bullard employees played board games, bingo, and other carnival style games and handed out popcorn and cotton candy treats to seniors and residents at Edgemont Nursing Home.

A group of Bullard employees spent the morning volunteering at the Flora-Shropshire Animal Shelter.  The group helped clean animal cages, swept and mopped floors, fed and watered animals and most importantly loved on them. “It’s always good to have Bullard support our shelter and we’re glad to have you,” says Animal Control Officer, Alan Fryman. It’s really hard to say who enjoyed the day more, our employees or the animals, but it’s safe to say a fun time was had by all. 

Bullard continues partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) by gathering for a check presentation at FDIC 2021. FCSN’s mission is to support, educate, and bring awareness. They also assist firefighters and EMS providers, along with their immediate families, who have been diagnosed with cancer, by providing badge-to-badge support, training and guidance.