What is Compassionate Edge?

You know by now that Edge Film Technologies is innovating both window film products and the way those products are brought to market by breaking down barriers to the newest window film technologies and making the technologies available to everyone.

If you have had the chance to work with Edge, you will likely see our drive to be innovative in other areas as well such as how we help our dealers realize their market potential and how we collaborate with dealers and consumers to express compassion toward those around us.

The Compassionate Edge is a program where Edge, our dealers, and consumers work together to identify people and organizations who could benefit from Edge window film products but cannot afford to pay for them.

Consider these few examples:

  • An organization for at-risk children that could use window tinting on their van,
  • An elderly person without air conditioning who could benefit from reduced solar heat gain,
  • A community organization that could benefit from anti-graffiti, or security film.

Please contact Edge at [email protected] if you would like to nominate someone or some organization to receive the benefits of the Compassionate Edge program.

XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM

Also known as XP, is a rare inherited disease affecting both males and females, causing extreme sensitivity to the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

There is no cure for XP, the main goal of treatment is protection from UV exposure and thus prevention of the damaging effects it can have on the skin. By providing films for homes and vehicles that block nearly 100% of the sun’s UV, Edge Film Technologies Compassionate Edge Program is a proud supporter of XP Families and the California-based XP Family Support Group.

In 2019, Edge Film Technologies and our Professional Dealer Contractor provided no-cost protection to the Waite Family in Michigan for both their home:

Film Technology Requirements:
• Block harmful UV radiation
• SOLUTION: Edge Film Technologies Cool Alloy 60

Professional Dealer Contractor:
• Jacob Pepera, Michigan Tinting
• Waterford, MI
• www.MichiganTinting.com

“It is a wonderful blessing to have our house safe for our son, and to be able to let him play on our screened-in porch.”
– J. Waite

The DAV in Palm Coast has partnered with the VET Center in Daytona Beach to provide counseling services for Veterans of Flagler County. This service is critical to the transition, recovery and continued success of the Veterans of our community. Having an environment that is conducive and comfortable for these counseling session while ensuring confidentiality can now be guaranteed because of your contribution.

In 2019, Edge Film Technologies and our Professional Dealer Contractor provided no-cost protection to the DAV in Flagler County, Florida for their counseling rooms:

Film Technology Requirements:

  • Improve office privacy
  • Improve aesthetics
  • SOLUTION: Edge Film Technologies White Frost

Professional Dealer Contractor:

  • Frank Hricak, ACE Solar Control
  • Palm Coast, FL
  • www.ACESolarControl.com

““The installation of privacy film on our offices will ensure client confidentiality while seeing one of our Service Officers or during a counseling session.”
– Commander George O’Dell

XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM

Also known as XP, is a rare inherited disease affecting both males and females, causing extreme sensitivity to the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

There is no cure for XP, the main goal of treatment is protection from UV exposure and thus prevention of the damaging effects it can have on the skin. By providing films for homes and vehicles that block nearly 100% of the sun’s UV, Edge Film Technologies Compassionate Edge Program is a proud supporter of XP Families and the California-based XP Family Support Group.

In 2018, Edge Film Technologies and our Professional Dealer Contractor provided no-cost protection to the May Family in Texas for both their Fifth Wheel Camper and the family van:

Film Technology Requirements:
• Block harmful UV radiation
• SOLUTIONS: Edge Film Technologies XP Ultra 25, XP Ultra 50, and Clear Comfort 90

Professional Dealer Contractor:
• David Brown, Marvel Window Tinting
• Texas City, TX
• www.MarvelWindowTinting.com

“Such an Honor to be able to help this family out. They were some of the nicest people.”
– David Brown

Since 1966, St. Andrew’s has been dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and nurturing learning environment for children 18 months to 5 years. Their highly educated and committed staff focuses on developing the whole child – intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.

Part of providing a safe learning environment came through a Compassionate Edge project where a thick 12-mil security film with edge attachment system was provided as a no-cost solution in partnership with our Professional Dealer Contractor:

Film Technology Requirements:
• Provide for glass safety in the event of breakage
• Provide protection from UV for students and staff
• SOLUTION: Edge Film Technologies Guardian 12

Professional Dealer Contractor:
• Guardian Bastille, LLC
• Kristina DeCarlo, Managing Director
• Haddonfield, NJ
• www.GuardianBastille.com

“We were thrilled to participate in Compassionate Edge and provide a no-cost safety solution to the school. We appreciate offering honest security solutions to all our clients but especially those who need it the most.”
– Nick DeCarlo

Calgary Dream Centre is a faith-based recovery organization working to change the lives of those most vulnerable in Calgary, Alberta. Their holistic process of transformation helps individuals to escape the cycle of homelessness and addiction. They have shown an ongoing commitment to meeting individuals where they are and providing them with the tools necessary to move forward into strong, healthy lives.

As part of the Compassionate Edge program, Edge Film Technologies desired to help Calgary Dream Centre in their mission by providing a no-cost solution in partnership with our Professional Dealer Contractor:

Film Technology Requirements:
• Improve comfort in unconditioned spaces
• Improve guest privacy
• Improve uniformity of façade
• SOLUTION: Edge Film Technologies UltraView 15

Professional Dealer Contractor:
• Jack Klassen, Hi-Calibre Views
• Calgary, AB
• www.hicalibreviews.ca

“This project not only improved the comfort of the rooms … but it has additionally provided improved privacy … The uniform look of the windows creates a much better look to the building from the street.”  – Jim Moore, Executive Director CDC

wanderlust busEdge Film Technologies donated high performance film and labor for the Sherfel family and their green bus conversion.

The WanderLustBus is owned by the Sherfel family who is currently undertaking a completely organic and green conversion of this bus from commercial vehicle to organic tiny home that we plan to live in and travel the country. The focus of this project will be on the use of completely natural materials and products designed to be energy efficient absolutely everywhere possible.

Along the way we are documenting the process on our blog, www.thewanderlustbus.com. We will be doing step-by-step video tutorials of every step of the conversion process. We are also including posts about the organic lifestyle we live.

Auto Evolution in Baton Rouge

This summer has seen catastrophic flooding in Louisiana again – to compound the economic difficulty from lower gas prices and oil and gas industry layoffs.  When a flood takes everything you own, we suspect the loss these folks experience is greater than financial loss.

We would like to be with our new friend Russell Bourgeois, helping him through the endless days and nights of cleanup at Auto Evolution at 3655 O’Neal Lane in Baton Rouge but are still happy to help with eight rolls of 20″ film.  The best thing you can do for Russell now is take your car to Auto Evolution and get it tinted to help his business get back on track.

 

 

Please contact us to nominate someone or some organization to get the protection they need