Giving Back in the Communities Where We Live
Our individual business units are responsible for determining which organizations and causes matter most to them, as well as how best to support them through either monetary donations and/or volunteering.
Topicus | Supporting Public Health Innovation
Yonder supported the first edition of the Community Health Gala, celebrating impactful public health initiatives. They sponsored the event’s Grand Prize, with Anca Cuc representing us as jury member and panel contributor. This continues our ongoing partnership with the Public Health Department.
Jonas | HR and Payroll Volunteer at the Markham Food Bank
Members of the Jonas Payroll and HR team volunteered at the Markham Food Bank as part of our ongoing commitment to social impact, employee engagement, and community partnership. The team supported frontline operations by sorting and packing food items in preparation for individuals and families accessing support during the holiday season.
Vela | Celebrating Children at Christmas
In conjunction with the Post Office, many of our Vela Latam colleagues “adopted" letters from children in vulnerable circumstances. For each letter adopted, Vela contributed another letter, bringing some Christmas spirit to those in need.
Topicus | Partnering with ELS / Homes of Hope
Yonder supported a program offering middle school students from Dragu and Gârbăulearning experiences they normally wouldn’t have access to - including a “Books vs. Internet/AI” session with a visit to the Cluj County Library, a birdhouse-building workshop with an architect, a Cybersecurity session with the Yonder Security team plus a visit to the Steampunk Museum.
Harris | Cayenta Gets Cooking
Cayenta partnered with A Better Life Foundation (ABLF) through its Plenty of Plates initiative, preparing and serving meals supporting a program that delivers more than 1,800 meals daily to individuals facing food insecurity.
Harris | Altera India Gives Back
Altera India partnered with Samarpit Charitable Trust and a local NGO to assemble “Box of Happiness” care packages and 150 Winter Hygiene Kits for underserved and flood-affected communities, delivering essential supplies and seasonal support.
Jonas | C&R Software Makes a Difference
Jonas’ C&R Software business was a sponsor at the Humanitarian Empowerment Fund (HEF) Golf Day. This event supports change in South Africa through scholarships and bursaries that make higher education more accessible.
Jonas | InfoMax Gives Back – “Follow Your Box” Experience
InfoMax participated in the “Follow Your Box’ program run by Samaritan’s Purse Canada – where we packed shoeboxes filled with small gifts and essentials, each one thoughtfully assembled, labelled and donated to families in need around the world.
Topicus | Raising Funds & Giving Back
Yonder celebrated 10 years of Cooking for Charity with the Favorite Treats theme, continuing our support for neonatal, pediatric, and maternal care. In 10 years of Cooking for Charity: 64 colleagues have proposed 130 causes of which they’ve supported 77 – donating a total of ~€132,000, with €65,000 dedicated to children’s healthcare.
Harris | Altera EMEA Celebrates Healthcare Excellence
Our Altera EMEA co-workers sponsored award events for the Gloucestershire and Bolton NHS Foundation Trusts - contributing £6,750 to celebrate healthcare excellence and support local health communities.
Topicus | Spreading Joy to Children in Our Communities
Each year we invite colleagues to make a difference by giving gifts to children in need. This year, we are supporting 99 middle school children from Dragu and GârbăuSchools (Cluj) and 10 children from COTE Foundation’s educational program. Beyond the presents, it was about being there –showing up, sharing warmth, and reminding each child they matter.
Harris | i2 Group Doubles Down
The i2 Group participated in the Cambridge Chariots of Fire charity run, supporting Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and Embrace Child Victims of Crime – with i2 matching employee donations.
Jonas | CEO Sleeps Out
Through this initiative, we are supporting the raising of funds to support people experiencing homelessness in the UK. The effort includes a £1,000 fundraising goal and an overnight sleep-out at the Aberdeen FC football stadium.
Harris | MEDHOST Gives Back
MEDHOST teams supported The Salvation Army Nashville’s Angel Tree program, GraceWorks Ministries, and Second Harvest Food Bank, sponsoring children and sorting 14,000 pounds of food to help provide thousands of meals.
Jonas | Vesta Software Group Gives Back
In support of their program teams from across the UK and LATAM gave back to their local communities and supported charitable initiatives.
The HUB team in Uruguay took part in the Fundación Pérez Scremini 5km and 10km race, supporting the foundation’s mission to cure childhood cancer.
In the UK, the HR team spent a day volunteering at the National Animal Welfare Trust in Berkshire, helping to care for animals and supporting day-to-day activities across the centre.
Jonas | Park Clean Up Initiative
As part of their annual town hall – our Jonas colleagues at Ineo/Hessel worked with the Denver Park Trust to help maintain one of their parks. The team undertook a variety of activities to ensure the park was clean and safe for the community to enjoy.
Topicus | Cooking for charity – Spring feast (with a twist)
Our Yonderists came together for one of our most beloved internal traditions: Cooking for Charity. What started as a simple idea has grown into a meaningful ritual, a space where we cook with love, share meals, and raise money for causes close to our hearts. This spring’s edition embraced the spirit of Earth Mindfulness through light, seasonal dishes, sustainable ingredients, and a thoughtful approach to cooking and giving. Together we raised 2275 euros, and the amount was tripled by the company, reaching a total of 6800 euros. Based on our vote, the funds were distributed as follows: 65% to Asociația Blondie, supporting children who need urgent medical treatment abroad, and 35% to support a young girl diagnosed with a rare disorder.
Harris | Altera Sunrise Tees Up for a Great Cause
The Altera Sunrise team proudly partnered with Grand Lake Health System as a Platinum Sponsor for this year's JTD Hospital Foundation Golf Classic. The team was honored to support such a meaningful event and contribute to the continued success of Grand Lake’s mission through this incredible day of community and connection.
Topicus | Hoia forest trail – Panel Restoration and Family Hike
To celebrate International Children’s Day, Yonder invited parents and their little adventurers for a nature walk through the Hoia Forest, a Natura 2000 protected site near Cluj-Napoca. With help from Potecatorii and Ecouri Verzi, we explored the newly refreshed-themed trail, “Pufoșeniile de la Hoia”, where Yonder supported the full restoration of the educational panels. The experience brought together movement, curiosity, and environmental education, aligned perfectly with our quarterly focus on Earth Mindfulness.
Topicus | Donating an Ultrasound Machine to the NICU in Cluj-Napoca
Our colleagues at Yonder joined the official handover of an ultrasound machine donated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Children’s Emergency Hospital in Cluj-Napoca. This marked the final step of a journey that began last fall when our colleagues proposed causes focused on providing essential medical equipment for newborns, children, and mothers. The winning cause, “Ultrasound for Preemies”, was selected by our partner Help Others Help for its clear and lasting impact. The funds were raised through our Cooking for Charity event and completed by Yonder to cover the full cost of the equipment. Today, the machine is in place, helping doctors perform critical examinations directly in the ward, without the need for risky transfers.
Topicus | TSS Supports NLDoet
Our colleagues at TSS took part in the NLDoet program (focus on volunteering and encourages as many Dutch people as possible to volunteer for a day through a public campaign, thereby making a difference). From making flower boxes 'summer-ready' at Isselwaerde, a residential care center for elderly people with dementia to working in the gardens of Stichting Reinaerde. Stichting Reinaerde, a place for people with all sorts of handicaps or mental challenges to working in the large garden around the Village Hall of Harmelen.
Harris | Altera Managed Services Team Gives Back to Local Healthcare
Altera, Managed Services team members showed outstanding community spirit by raising funds for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and volunteering at St Richard’s Hospice charity shop. From enduring a challenging mountain hike to helping generate vital funds for patient care, their efforts reflect a shared commitment to improving local healthcare and giving back to the community.
Harris | Stepping Up for a Cause
The Harris APAC team proudly supported several impactful initiatives—raising over $1,000 for motor neuron disease through the DIY Big Freeze, walking 20km to raise over $2,000 for mental health with Beyond Blue, and making 23 blood donations to the Australian Red Cross to support vital healthcare services.
Jonas | Vesta HR Walks for Cancer
Our Vesta HR colleagues laced up their trainers and walked together in support of the Macmillan Cancer Support. Every step counts. Every pound makes a difference.
Harris | Managed Services Supports Sustainable Farming and Food Access
The Altera Managed Services team volunteered at Healthy Harvest Farm, helping harvest and package 380 pounds of fresh produce for Long Islanders facing food insecurity. It was a meaningful day of teamwork, sustainability, and giving back to the community.
Jonas | Trading Computer Screens for Power Tools
Our colleagues at Jonas C&R traded their usual computer screens for power tools and got hands-on building a shed from the ground up to support the mission of Habitat For Humanity. The adventure included – navigating a muddy construction site to learning to use various power tools – and old-school hammers to fix mistakes.
Jonas | C&R Software Celebrates Mandela Day
Our South African colleagues at Jonas C&R had the privilege of partnering with Humanitarian Empowerment Fund (HEF) for a deeply meaningful Mandela Day celebration – one that truly embodied the spirit of Ubuntu and giving back. The day began at Claremont Primary School in Sophiatown, where the team hosted a Rugby Development session and handed out equipment to a group of energetic and passionate young players. The joy, laughter, and teamwork on the field reminded us of the power of sport to uplift and unite. Later, at the Newclare Community Centre, the team joined the HEF staff in baking bread at a local bakery that feeds hundreds in the community daily. They also helped serve lunch to children – many of whom rely on this as their only meal of the day. The team is especially proud to support HEF’s ongoing work by sponsoring two months worth of daily breakfasts for over 200 children – ensuring that they start their school day nourished and ready to learn.
Harris | OneFile Team Partners with Booth Centre
At Harris OneFile, the team partnered with the Booth Centre to help people experiencing homelessness in Greater Manchester. The team collected essential supplies—like toiletries, sanitary products, and food—to offer warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Harris | Committed to Community Impact
Altera EMEA continues to give back through a variety of initiatives, including a sponsored trek up Snowdon Mountain that raised £21,000 for charity. Associates also supported local causes with donations, volunteered at a children’s music workshop, and helped lead an educational nature trip for primary school students.
Harris D-A-CH Team Supports Weisser Ring
Our Harris D-A-CH team celebrated International Women's Day, by supporting Weisser Ring, a non-profit organization aiding crime victims in Germany.
Harris | NorthStar Team Builds Bikes for Charity
The Harris NorthStar team gathered in Ottawa for their Annual General Meeting. A highlight of the event was a special team-building activity where they worked together to build bikes for charity. Teams from across the business came together to assemble and decorate bikes, which were then donated to families in need in the Ottawa community.
Perseus | Mountsorrel Community Food Project
The Perseus Catalyst team donated non-perishable food to the Mountsorrel Community Food Project, a local charity that provides food and other necessities to those struggling to feed themselves and their families. The Project also provides support through money and financial advice, support churches and community outreach.
Harris | Altera EMEA Team Supports Their Local Community
Our Altera EMEA team took part in several initiatives supporting vulnerable communities across their region. From supporting the "Forget-Me-Not Unit" at the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust to donating refurbished laptops to Tameside Community Computers CIC to supporting the C4WS Homeless Project – our team members made a difference.
Harris | Advanced Utility Team Gives Back
The Harris Advanced team embraced giving back through two impactful initiatives. They hosted a Holiday Potluck with a food drive, collecting 135 lbs. of food for Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank, as well as partnered with 5N2 to prepare meals for those in need.
Perseus | Christmas Jumper Day
All Perseus UK BUs participated in Christmas Jumper Day to support Save the Children. Whether they were working online or in the office, the teams not only got to wear their festive jumpers for the day, they also successfully raised funds for a great cause. Save the Children is a charity that provides essential food, clean water, medical treatment, education, family reunification and psychosocial support to children in need globally.
Perseus | Ibcos Food Bank Donation
The Perseus Ibcos team collected food to donate to families during the holiday season through a local charity, Hope for Food. Hope for Food is a UK-based charity that focuses on providing life’s basic essentials to the people most in need.
Harris | Frontline Aurora Employees Support Their Community
Harris’ Frontline Aurora employees, as part of their Gives Back program and the National Day of Service, volunteered across geographies from Bangor, ME, to Ottawa, ON, and Costa Rica. Nearly 50 bags of essentials were donated, with our volunteers supporting food banks, shelters, clean-ups, and families in need—showcasing our commitment to community, resilience, and service.
Harris DACH Employees Participate in Meaningful Give Back Projects
Harris DACH employees continued their practice of proposing meaningful give back projects, which are then internally voted on for additional support from our DACH businesses. The supported projects this year focused on supporting those in need over the Holidays with employee collaboration. Supported organizations included TV Warnemünde, Rostocker Sieben e.V., and Kinderkrebshilfe e.V., creating a lasting positive impact.
Volaris Gives Back
In August, Volaris Group sponsored a back-to-school event with Weston Frontlines Centre, a community based not-for-profit focused on supporting youth with leadership skills, homework clubs and home-cooked meals to help them thrive.
Volaris volunteers provided free backpacks and school supplies to students heading back to school in Weston and the Greater Toronto Area, served up burgers and hot dogs for all attendees, and delivered games and activities to help the kids end their summer vacation on a high note.
Members of the Volaris team also attended a gala to support Frontlines in October, with all proceeds from tickets and auctions going to fund the organization's efforts.
Harris | Planting Trees, Supporting Education and Riding for Charity
Harris D-A-CH SIV employees took part in Rostock10 supporting the My Tree for Rostock CO₂ reduction campaign, supported the School for Africa - an education project in Tanzania and Rwanda, and joined the Hanse-Tour Sonnenschein, a charity ride for seriously ill children. The teams raised funds, gave their time and shared their commitment to making a difference.
Volaris | Helping Those In Need
Our colleagues at Assetworks took part in the Toronto based “Shoe drive for Africa” in support of improving the health and well-being of those in East Africa who don’t have access to or cannot afford closed toed shoes to protect their feet from sand fleas.
Perseus | Giving Back While Moving to Smaller Office Space
Our Perseus WinTech BU donated much of their excess office items to local organizations while moving to smaller office space - Full Circle Youth Empowerment in Bridgeport, CT is using the donated furniture to furnish their new 2,000 square foot space, Community Resource Center of Mamaronech, NY has taken chairs, projectors, filing cabinets and other furniture for their new office space and various hospitals took extra garbage cans and other office furniture.
Perseus | The Baltimore Hunger Project
On Perseus colleagues in our Hunt Valley office participated in an event for the Baltimore Hunger Project, where they packaged and sorted non-perishable food items for distribution. This initiative will help the Baltimore Hunger Project’s mission to provide weekend food packages for food-insecure children in Baltimore and surrounding areas.
Volaris | Insuresoft Stays Connected
Our colleagues at Insuresoft sponsored a kids triathlon fundraiser for the Secret Meals for Hungry Children in support of those kids who are not able to get the food nutrition they need. The group also continues to be an active partner with the American Red Cross and hosted a blood drive for both employees and other members of the local community to support kids in being able to receive the needed those kids in need.
Volaris | Adapt IT Group Embraces Their Part in Social Responsibility
Adapt IT is engaging in several ways with their local communities, all in an effort to make a difference.
Partnering with Adopt-a-School Foundation by investing time, effort, and financial contributions into various Information Technology (IT) and education programmes to create a better and more equal society in a sustainable manner.
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Adopted South African Schools |
2023 Pass Rate |
Total Passed Learners |
Distinctions Achieved |
|
Mzomhle Secondary School (Eastern Cape) |
92.4% |
159 |
14 |
|
Kwazamokuhle Secondary School (Mpumalanga) |
88.7% |
149 |
40 |
|
Lodirile Secondary School (Gauteng) |
82.8% |
159 |
21 |
|
Modilati Secondary School (Hammanskraal) |
80.1% |
233 |
46 |
|
Hlahlindlela Secondary School (KwaZulu Natal) |
53.9% |
97 |
58 |
Volaris | Adapt IT Supports Several Programs Within Their Local Community
Our Adapt IT employees invested their time, energy and financial resources in support of several programmes for their local communities.
- Our Wisenet team donated Raspberry Pi’s in support of World Children’s Day
- Our EPM and Caseware team came together to make over 1,300 sandwich packs in support of the Tembisa Sandwich Drive
- Our EPM and Education division joined together to collect clothing donations
Volaris | Partnering To Support Those In Need
Our Volaris Covenir BU ran a fundraising campaign that raised funds to support the equivalent of 3,000 meals to help support Feeding America. Feeding America is the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States, as they partner with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger.
Perseus | Our Daily Bread – Hunt Valley Office
Our Perseus Hunt Valley office partnered with Our Daily Bread, where they prepared zippy beef casseroles for those in need. Our Daily Bread is a charity that is committed to planting seeds of hope for individuals experiencing hunger in Baltimore City and helping them improve their lives.
Volaris | Modaxo Supports Its Local Communities
Our team at the Simon Ferguson group volunteered for a morning with the Atlanta Food Shelf as well as working at one of their mobile food pantries.
Toronto Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Our Constellation HomeBuilder team worked with a local Habitat for Humanity organization in the greater Toronto area to help build homes for extremely deserving families. These homes will help families realize their dreams of home ownership and our employees from all over North America were excited to roll up their sleeves and support such a great initiative. Having the opportunity to meet with the family that we were supporting made our efforts even more meaningful.
Volaris | Insuresoft Gives Back
Volaris’ Vencora BU Insuresoft sponsored a kids triathlon fundraiser in support of the Secret Meals for Hungry Children as well as introduced The Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS [Technology Education and Learning Support] program to their software developers. TEALS helps high school students across North America develop and grow sustainable and inclusive computer science programs.
Volaris | SSP Gives Back
Volaris’ SSP BU organized a charity bake sale in support of breast cancer as well as had some of its employees volunteer at Calder Community Cares.
