NASHVILLE — Employees of Chaparral and Robalo Boats have supported our dealers, customers and neighbors affected by Hurricane Michael. 

The employees of Chaparral and Robalo Boats in Berrien County rallied together as a community to help, company officials said. 

Desperately needed supplies and monetary donations were collected and delivered during the past weeks by several employees leading the donation efforts.

The people of Panama City, Fla., and surrounding areas received the donated items. Some residents from the affected area have left comments on social media to show their appreciation, while others made a poster and signed their thanks. 

Chaparral and Robalo Boats officials said they are “proud of the employee-led effort to help provide relief to the areas affected by Hurricane Michael.”