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Our Pride journey

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Post Details
Company
Box
Date Published
Author
AP Fritts
Word Count
488
Company Posts That Month
11
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
Post removed?
No
Summary

Pride@Box, one of Box's first employee resource groups (ERGs), began in late 2012 as a social and awareness group to support the LGBTQ+ community through events and discussions, despite the lack of formal policies or centralized funding at the company. Over time, both Box and the ERG have evolved, with established best practices now guiding their activities and contributing to a diverse and inclusive culture. Pride@Box, which has expanded globally with chapters in major cities, organizes recruitment events, builds community ties, and collaborates with customers and partners, while also supporting initiatives like the Box AIDS/Lifecycle Team, which raised substantial funds for HIV/AIDS support. Observing a trend of increasing corporate presence at Pride marches, Pride@Box aims to shift focus from corporate promotion to elevating LGBTQ-focused non-profit partners, leveraging Box's philanthropic efforts through Box.org. This approach is being piloted in San Francisco, with the intent to support the community more subtly and effectively.

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