Community Impact Initiative — Category Five Technologies
Better Spaces.
Stronger
Communities.
The Category Five Community Impact Initiative improves public spaces by providing hydration and restroom solutions that promote health, sustainability, and dignity — at no cost to the recipient.
About the Initiative
Investing in Cleaner, Healthier Communities
Category Five Technologies is a family-owned distributor of commercial hydration and restroom products. We believe every school, library, park, and community center deserves access to modern, hygienic facilities — regardless of budget.
The Community Impact Initiative is entirely self-funded by our company. We use our own inventory and purchasing power to donate products and coordinate professional installation for organizations that need it most. This is not a manufacturer program — it is our commitment to the communities we serve.
Our Programs
Two Ways We Make an Impact
Refresh Hydration Grant
We donate bottle filling stations and drinking fountains to schools, nonprofits, parks, and community centers. Every installation is professionally coordinated and uses commercial-grade equipment built to last.
- Bottle filling stations
- Drinking fountains
- ADA-compliant units
- Filter systems
Renew Restrooms Grant
We upgrade commercial restrooms with modern, hygienic fixtures that improve the experience for every visitor. From hand dryers to baby changing stations, we equip facilities with products that reflect dignity and care.
- Hand dryers
- Soap dispensers
- Mirrors & accessories
- Baby changing stations
- Eyewash stations
Our Process
A Transparent, Community-Driven Process
Nominate
Community members nominate a school, nonprofit, or public facility through our online form.
Finalists Selected
We review nominations and select 3–5 finalists to complete a detailed application.
Winner Chosen
A committee evaluates finalists and selects the winner based on impact, need, and feasibility.
Install & Transform
We coordinate installation and transform the space with high-quality products from our team.
Share the Story
We capture and share the story to inspire others and amplify our community impact.
Our Commitment
Every Space Deserves
to Be Better.
We believe that clean water access and dignified restroom facilities are not luxuries — they are necessities. The Community Impact Initiative is our way of putting that belief into action, one space at a time.
Nominate a CommunityWho Can Apply
We Serve Communities of All Kinds
Any public-serving nonprofit, school, government facility, or community organization in the continental United States is eligible to be nominated. Below are the types of organizations we actively seek out.
These organizations represent the greatest combination of community impact, public visibility, compelling stories, and realistic installation opportunities.
Education
- Public Elementary Schools
- Public Middle Schools
- Public High Schools
- Charter Schools
- Preschools
- Community Colleges
- Technical Schools
- Trade Schools
- School District Facilities
- Public Libraries
- Children's Museums
- Educational Nonprofits
- After-School Programs
Youth & Community Programs
- Boys & Girls Clubs
- YMCA
- YWCA
- Scout Camps
- Youth Centers
- Teen Centers
- Youth Mentoring Organizations
- Youth Sports Leagues
- Community Sports Organizations
Community & Public Spaces
- Community Centers
- Neighborhood Parks
- City Parks
- County Parks
- State Parks
- Recreation Centers
- Public Playgrounds
- Splash Pads
- Public Pools
- Sports Complexes
- Ball Parks
- Community Gardens
- Nature Centers
- Campgrounds
- Fairgrounds
- Visitor Centers
- Beach Parks
- Public Beaches
- Public Boat Launches
Nonprofits & Community Service
- Homeless Shelters
- Food Banks
- Food Pantries
- Soup Kitchens
- Rescue Missions
- Salvation Army Facilities
- Habitat for Humanity Offices
- Ronald McDonald Houses
- Domestic Violence Shelters
- Women's Shelters
- Family Resource Centers
- Community Outreach Centers
- Veterans Organizations
- Veteran Resource Centers
- Disability Support Organizations
- Community Service Nonprofits
- Animal Shelters (Public Areas)
Faith-Based Organizations
- Churches
- Temples
- Faith-Based Community Centers
- Church Food Pantries
- Church Outreach Programs
Health & Wellness
- Free Medical Clinics
- Community Health Clinics
- Senior Centers
- Adult Day Care Centers
- Behavioral Health Centers
- Wellness Centers
- Adaptive Recreation Centers
- Community Fitness Centers
- Public Health Organizations
Civic & Municipal
- Municipal Buildings
- Township Halls
- City Halls
- Public Rest Areas
- Downtown Public Spaces
- Historic District Visitor Centers
- Public Transit Centers
- Trailheads
- Greenways
- Community Pavilions
- Public Gathering Spaces
Don't see your organization type listed? Submit a nomination anyway — we review every submission.
Community Nominations
Know a Community That Could Benefit?
Nominate a school, nonprofit, library, park, or community center and help us create a cleaner, healthier future together.
Frequently Asked Questions