Company
Date Published
Author
Lauren Keeler, Head of Social Impact
Word count
588
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The fourth annual Global Impact Challenge successfully engaged over 50% of the company's workforce, resulting in nearly $70,000 in donations to various causes and exemplifying how aligning employee purpose with action can drive positive community impact. The initiative encouraged employees to volunteer during the Global Day of Service and to donate to personally meaningful causes, utilizing a two-pronged approach of volunteering and giving. Employees participated in over 60 volunteer projects across more than eight countries, addressing diverse community needs through both in-person and virtual efforts. These activities, such as repurposing technology with Free Geek in Portland and assembling food packages with SF Marin Food Bank, highlighted the widespread and meaningful contributions made by employees. The challenge underscored the value of integrating community impact into corporate culture, fostering shared purpose, team cohesion, and community engagement, with plans already underway for the next year's initiative.