At Urban Science, we believe in (and witness) our collective ability to #DoGreatThings each day – at home, at work and in the communities where we live and serve. Urban Scientists are not only dedicated to driving innovation into every corner of the automotive industry, we’re also deeply committed to giving back in the places we live and work. In this spirit, we’re pleased to announce $10,500 in total gifts to local nonprofits nominated by our employees around the world, reflecting the shared passion of our employees to make a difference.
Each nonprofit received a $500 donation when the nominating employee participated in four or more hours of paid volunteering and submitted a recap of their experience. One organization, Detroit-headquartered Make Food Not Waste, also received a $1,500 bonus gift, which was determined by an employee vote. These contributions reflect the combined efforts of our team and the diverse causes that matter most to them.
Here are the nonprofits supported through this year’s program:
- Activate Transit Windsor Essex, nominated by Raymond Hoang
- All Things Women, nominated by Dee-Dee Reeves
- Angeli da Amare, nominated by Alessandra Abruzzini
- Book’em, nominated by Mohera Narimetla
- Downtown Boxing Gym, nominated by Sydney Rutledge
- Fleece and Thank You, nominated by Sophie Miller
- Forgotten Harvest, nominated by Meghan Nyeste
- For the Love of Cats Rescue & Adoption, nominated by Katie Keith
- Garden City Soccer Club, nominated by R.J. Casey
- Grow-a-Row, nominated by Arine Aranha
- Howell High School Band Boosters, nominated by Daniel Hesselgrave
- Japanese Speaking Parents Association of Children with Challenges, nominated by James Hart
- Leelanau Conservancy, nominated by Shannon Feldpausch
- Make Food Not Waste, nominated by Paul Schweiger
- Margaret Landell Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, nominated by Jorge De Paz
- Motor City Veterans Hockey Association, nominated by Brian Bleau
- Nourish Food Bank, nominated by Forrest Fesmire
- Pet Adoption and Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.), nominated by Katie Taylor
- Shakespeare’s Box (SB Teatro) APS, nominated by Giulia Rea
- WAZA Track Club, nominated by Stephen Pearse
We’re proud to support our team members’ passions, and in turn these nonprofits and the critical work they do every day. In the months ahead, we’ll share some of their stories – highlighting what inspired our colleagues to volunteer, the experiences they had and the lasting impact they helped create.
To our team: thank you for turning your passions into purpose. To the organizations you’ve uplifted: thank you for your tireless service. We’re honored to stand with you.
Interested in learning more about our far-reaching efforts to drive progress in the places Urban Scientists call home? Click here to read about how we’re making our communities better places to live, work and visit.
