Corporate social responsibility is part of the fabric of growth[period]'s business and culture. The diversity of our employees, partners, and clients has provided us with key insights into the challenges and opportunities facing communities at every level, knowledge that has led us to conclude that partnering with non-profit groups and community organizations not only is good for the less fortunate and those that help them but also is good for business. As global interconnectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace, no one can afford to sit on the sidelines, and we try hard to practice what we preach. Our leadership is actively engaged in a number of charitable and community pursuits, ranging from working with wounded and disabled veterans to feeding the homeless, and sponsors frequent company-wide volunteer projects. growth[period] employees individually give generously of their talent, energy and passion to any cause that they deem worthwhile, and we embrace their passion and enthusiasm to make the world a better place, offering paid time off for charity work. Below are just a few of the many ways they make a positive impact.
May 2020: growth[period] is proud to support A Common Thread. A Common Thread is an initiative launched by Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America Foundation Inc. to raise both awareness and funds for those in the American fashion community who have been impacted by COVID-19. Spearheaded by Anna Wintour and Tom Ford, A Common Thread seeks to provide much-needed support to designers, retailers, apparel factories, and other fashion businesses. To learn more, click here.
May 2020: growth[period] is proud to support the International Medical Corps. A preeminent first responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster, no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild, and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance.
May 2020: growth[period] is proud to support the Washington Area Women's Foundation Stand Together Fund. The Stand Together Fund was created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Early data illustrates that women and girls are bearing the brunt of this crisis, from shouldering the majority of caregiving to being among the hardest hit by job loss. The Stand Together Fund will support: (1) Critical services for women who have experienced violence and abuse, such as expanded hotline capacity and telehealth visits; (2) Financial assistance for the caregiving workforce and organizations supporting them, and (3) Advocacy to ensure that women and girls of color are front and center in recovery discussions.
March 2020: growth[period] is proud to support the American Heart Association's Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show. An Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show is a highly anticipated Washington event, spanning over seven decades. In fact, this event is one of the oldest annual fund-raising events of any nationally recognized non-profit group. Thanks to the 1,000+ guests and the generous support of corporations and foundations, the Women’s Board has raised over $7 million since 2000 to fund substantial AHA research grants from esteemed institutions in the region.
March 2020: growth[period] is proud to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Students of the Year. Students of the Year is a seven-week philanthropic leadership development program during which students foster professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management in order to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world's largest nonprofit fighting blood cancer. The title Student(s) of the Year is awarded to the candidate or co-candidates in each community who raises the most funds during the competition.
February 2020: growth[period] is proud to support the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and Lombardi Women. Lombardi Women provides critical support to the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Established in 1989 with funding by designer Ralph Lauren and late Washington Post owner Katharine Graham, the Nine Hyde Center was founded as a tribute to former fashion editor Nina Hyde, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1990. The Nine Hyde Center has become one of the world's most respected breast cancer research centers and is home to more than 70 scientists and physicians who study breast cancer with the aim of uncovering the biological basis of the disease and working toward its cure and prevention.
February 2020: growth[period] is proud to support the Don Bosco Prep School. Established in 1915, Don Bosco Prep School is a Catholic and Salesian high school providing rigorous academics at the Advanced Placement, honors, and college prep levels, and encourages participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics. Located on a 35-acre campus in Ramsey, Bergen County, New Jersey, the school's 850 students are accepted to the finest colleges and universities in the country and go on to make significant contributions to their families and communities.
February 2020: growth[period] is proud to support the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. Located in Washington, D.C., the Museum’s primary mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about this unprecedented tragedy; to preserve the memory of those who suffered, and to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the events of the Holocaust as well as their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy.
February 2020: growth[period] is proud to support Orange Ribbons for Jaime (ORFJ). ORFJ was established in memory of Jaime Guttenberg, who lost her life with 16 of her classmates on February 14, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Orange Ribbons For Jaime's mission is to honor Jamie by supporting programs that were important to her, as well as those dedicated to pursuing common-sense gun safety reforms. This year’s charities that ORFJ is supporting will are: Jacob’s Pillow, Paley Institute, and Broward County Humane Society. Read more about ORFJ's mission on their website.
January 2020: growth[period] is proud to support Marymount University. Marymount University, the first Catholic college to be established in Virginia, was founded in 1950. Marymount is a comprehensive Catholic university, guided by the traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, that emphasizes intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a global perspective.
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